Composite radius filler manufacturing methods and related systems
US11472087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2948/92876
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods relating to the application of composite radius filler materials. An example material feed system includes a material container configured to contain a composite material and a material feed actuator. The material feed system also includes a nozzle coupled to the material container and a workpiece sensor configured to provide information about a workpiece. The material feed system also includes a controller. The controller is configured to receive, from the workpiece sensor, workpiece information. The workpiece information is indicative of at least one surface of the workpiece. The controller is also configured to, based on the workpiece information, cause the material feed actuator to apply a force to the composite material contained in the material container so as to extrude at least a portion of the composite material out of the nozzle and onto a surface of the workpiece.
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