Method and system for co-consolidation of thermoplastic composite material parts
US11279092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3082
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A co-consolidation tool, including a heating assembly to receive one or more thermoplastic parts and to apply a consolidation temperature to the one or more thermoplastic parts, a pressure bladder to apply a consolidation pressure to the one or more thermoplastic parts, and a support insert shaped and configured to support and at least partially surround at least one of the one or more thermoplastic parts, wherein at least one of heating assembly and the pressure bladder is shaped to receive and support the support insert.
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