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Molding system and methods for forming structures

US11220072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Manning Scarfe · Melbourne, AU
Peter J. Lockett · Parramatta, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 2, 2020
Grant date	Jan 11, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 6, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29K2105/0872
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molding system and methods of forming a structure are presented. A molding system is configured to form a composite structure. The molding system comprises a first tool comprising a first vacuum groove, a first trough having a first edge configured to form a first bend of the composite structure, and a first molding surface; and a second tool comprising a second vacuum groove, a second trough having a second edge configured to form a second bend of the composite structure, and a second molding surface.

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