Assembly and method to repair thermoplastic composites
US11040507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2310/0812
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly to repair a thermoplastic composite. The assembly includes a heating device positioned on opposing sides of the thermoplastic composite. The heating device includes one or more susceptor with a Curie temperature to heat the thermoplastic composite. A pressure device applies a compressive force to the heating device. A pressure distribution device is positioned between the heating device and the thermoplastic composite. The pressure distribution device distributes the compressive force from the pressure device over areas of the opposing sides of thermoplastic composite.
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