System and print head for continuously manufacturing composite structure
US11110654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y30/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is disclosed for use in additively manufacturing a composite structure. The system may include a head configured to discharge a continuous reinforcement. The system may further include an external applicator configured to apply a matrix to the discharged continuous reinforcement, and a cure enhancer configured to expose the matrix to a cure energy at a side of the external applicator opposite the head.
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