Methods for manufacturing composite components
US11370181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2300/603
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods for manufacturing composite components having complex geometries are provided. In one exemplary aspect, a method includes laying up each of a plurality of laminates to an initial shape with a substantially planar geometry or a gently curved geometry. Then, a laid up laminate is formed to a final shape for each predefined section defined by the composite component to be manufactured. Thereafter, the laminates formed to their respective final shapes are stacked to build up the complex geometry of the composite component. Next, the composite component can be cured and finish machined as necessary to form the completed composite component.
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