Fibre coating apparatus
US11794423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29B15/122
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for applying a liquid matrix to a fiber tow includes a belt press arranged to receive the fiber tow and compress it between two moving belts and a matrix application roller arranged to receive liquid matrix and transfer it to the fiber. The apparatus also includes a second matrix application component arranged adjacent to the matrix application roller so as to form a first gap between the component and the matrix application roller. The matrix application roller is positioned adjacent to the belt press so as to form a second gap between the matrix application roller and a belt of the belt press; and wherein the second gap is larger than the first gap.
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