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Method for flowing fiber to form regions of randomized fiber alignment in a fiber-composite part

US11225035B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2020
Grant dateJan 18, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C70/86
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method useful for forming a composite part having regions in which fibers align with the principle stress vectors as well as regions having a randomized fiber alignment. To form the randomized fiber alignment, a preform cavity is formed in a preform arrangement, and the preform arrangement is molded in accordance with compression molding protocols to form a part.

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