Caul body and a method for forming a composite structure
US11155047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/757
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A caul body for forming a composite structure comprises a laminate having at least one carbon layer and at least one silicone layer. The at least one silicone layer defines an outer surface of the laminate. The laminate has a first region and a second region. A thickness of the at least one carbon layer in the first region is greater than a thickness of the at least one carbon layer in the second region. The first region has a hardness value greater than a hardness value of the second region.
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