Smart susceptor induction heating apparatus and methods for forming parts with non-planar shapes
US11440224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2213/07
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Heating apparatus and methods for forming a part with a non-planar shape include a table formed of a thermally conductive material and defining a table surface. A tool, also formed of a thermally conductive material, has a base surface configured to engage the table surface of the table and a tooling surface opposite the base surface, wherein the tooling surface has a contoured shape that is non-planar. A heating blanket is provided above the table and defines a heating surface. The tooling surface of the tool is configured to engage a first surface of the part and the heating surface of the heating blanket is configured to engage a second surface of the part opposite the first surface of the part. The table and the heating blanket are heated to a processing temperature so that the part at least partially conforms to the tooling surface of the tool.
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