Method for composite flow molding
US11623370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2307/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for molding a part includes a plunger cavity, a plunger, and a mold cavity, wherein the plunger is oriented out-of-plane with respect to a major surface of the mold cavity, and first and second vents couples to respective first and second portions of the mold cavity. In a method, resin and fiber are forced into the mold cavity from a plunger cavity, and at least some of the fibers and resin are preferentially flowed to certain region in the mold cavity via the use of vents.
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