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Method and mould for producing an aerodynamic element comprising riblets

US11897170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2017
Grant dateFeb 13, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/10
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mould for obtaining an element is provided. The mould includes an outer face and a plurality of parallel ribs and/or grooves formed on the outer face. One of the walls of the mould includes ribs and/or grooves of which at least a portion of the ribs and/or grooves can be retracted, at least temporarily, such that at least a portion of the surface of the wall is smooth.

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