Systems and methods for forming composite members

US11951658B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Scott Krajca · Seattle, US
• Darrell D. Jones · Mill Creek, US
• Paul Chace Wilcoxson · Kent, US
• Kurtis S. Willden · Kent, US
• Long Ly · Renton, US
• Daniel R. Smith · Woodinville, US
• Jeremy Evan Justice · Mill Creek, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 5, 2021
• Grant date: Apr 9, 2024
• Expiry date: Apr 15, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B29C2793/0081
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for manufacturing a composite member. The system and methods are configured to move different types of composite plies from different supply stations. The composite plies are moved along a conveyance member and then with a transfer station to a forming tool. One or more forming members form the composite plies onto the forming tool.