Fiber tow wrap resistant fiber placement head
US11254072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B38/0004
- 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 powered wheels that are configured to engage and move composite tape; and one or more elongated fingers that closely conform to or abut an outer surface of the powered wheel(s) such that a portion of the elongated finger(s) forms at least a portion of a lane path.
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