Method and apparatus for continuous fabrication of fiber-bundle-based and tape-base preforms
US11623414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/56
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for the continuous fabrication of fiber-bundle-based and composite-tape based preforms and preform charges includes a mandrel about which a constituent material, which is maintained under tension, is wound. The tension is insufficient to fully consolidate the wound material.
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