Systems and methods for continuous fabrication of woven composite materials
US11473223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/545
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine and method are presented for continuously forming a woven composite with controllable internal fabric geometry. The machine may include one or more spools for dispensing one or more warp filaments, a roller assembly configured to receive a composite weave, a warp rack having a plurality of warp heads for engaging the warp filaments and vertically adjusting position to dynamically create a weave pattern in response to the insertion of one or more weft filaments by a weft inserter stack.
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