System and method for laying up composite barrel shaped structures
US11724467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3082
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite barrel is laid up on a rotatable mandrel using laminators that apply composite material on the mandrel. The laminators are arranged on opposite sides of the mandrel and apply composite material to a first region of the mandrel while the mandrel is held stationary in a first rotational position. The mandrel is rotated to a second rotational position where it is held stationary as the laminators apply composite material to a second region of the mandrel to complete the layup. Plies in the first and second regions are spliced together during the layup process.
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