Mechanical shaping of composite materials
US11945176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/0094
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for shaping a composite material, the method comprising positioning a composite system in a press tool, the press tool comprising a male mold and a corresponding female mold separated by a gap, wherein the male mold and the female mold each independently have a non-planar molding surface, compressing the composite system between the male mold and the female mold by closing the gap between the male mold and the female mold; and maintaining the male mold and the female mold in a closed position until the viscosity of the composite system reaches a level sufficient to maintain a molded shape.
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