Modular fiber placement head
US11117334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/0872
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fiber placement head for applying a plurality of composite tape segments on a mold, including one or more lane assemblies each having one or more fluid passageways that receive compressed air; a piston assembly that selectively moves relative to the lane assembly in response to receipt of compressed air; an attachment site configured to releasably couple the lane assembly to a portion of the fiber placement head; an aperture in the lane assembly configured to receive a fastener that releasably couples a subassembly to the lane module, wherein a piston from the piston assembly engages the subassembly; and a subassembly releasably coupled to each lane module by the fastener received by the aperture.
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