Method to uniformly debundle and evenly distribute high fiber count carbon tow
US11072093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2333/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for producing a carbon sheet molding compound (SMC). An SMC manufacturing line including at least one conveyor line for laying up SMC resins on a carrier film is provided. A chopped carbon fiber which is evenly distributed using dehumidified supply air and using a pressurized air venturi apparatus which is used to debundle and randomize the carbon fibers, onto the resin on the carrier film as the carrier film moves along the conveyor.
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