Servo motor tension control for modular AFP head assembly
US10981342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/384
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular head assembly or end effector for a fiber placement machine having a machine controller includes a back plate and a plurality of carbon fabric spool assemblies, each assembly including a servo motor combination and a dancer assembly for maintaining tension of the fabric as it is payed out. The spool assemblies include a linear displacement sensor for the dancer assembly and a sensor for determining the diameter of the carbon spool, the outputs of which are used to control the action of the servo motors. A programmable disconnecting assembly mates the modular head assembly with the fiber placement machine.
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