Installation and method for forming a revolving fibrous preform exhibiting, in radial section, a profile that evolves
US11364659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7504
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An installation for forming a fiber preform, includes a follower roller. The follower roller presents a profile in section that has at least a first slope forming an angle with the axis of the follower roller and a second slope forming a second angle with the axis of the follower roller that is different from the first angle. The installation also has at least one backing roller presenting a shape complementary to the first and second slopes, the installation including a holder for holding each backing roller and configured to hold the backing roller at a predetermined distance from the first and second slopes or configured to apply contact pressure from the backing roller against the first and second slopes.
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