Method and system for generating a layup plan for forming a composite laminate
US10974465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3076
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for forming a composite laminate. A layup plan is generated for laying up a plurality of plies having a plurality of merge zones, each ply of the plurality of plies having a corresponding merge zone at which ends of a first plurality of tows for each ply and ends of a second plurality of tows for each ply meet. The locations of the plurality of merge zones are offset relative to each other through a thickness of the composite laminate. The plurality of plies is then laid up according to the layup plan to form a composite laminate.
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