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Bond fixture for composite splice fairing assembly

US11331713B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Sven Roy Lofstrom · Irving, US
David Littlejohn · Haslet, US
Scott Oren Smith · Bedford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 11, 2019
Grant date	May 17, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 14, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64C2027/4736
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bond fixture includes a frame that defines a chamber for receiving a component. At least one bladder assembly is mounted to the frame and extends into the chamber to apply a pressure to an adjacent surface of the component. A caul assembly is positionable about the component and receivable within the chamber. The caul assembly heats a localized portion of the component.

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