Independently depositing and in situ consolidating thermoplastic material
US12214560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2101/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for forming a thermoplastic structure. During this formation method, a first layer of thermoplastic material is deposited on a first thermoplastic object using a material deposition device. The first layer of thermoplastic material is tacked to the first thermoplastic object during the depositing of the first layer of thermoplastic material. The first layer of thermoplastic material is consolidated with the first thermoplastic object using a material consolidation device to provide a second thermoplastic object. A second layer of thermoplastic material is deposited on the second thermoplastic object using the material deposition device. The second layer of thermoplastic material is tacked to the second thermoplastic object during the depositing of the second layer of thermoplastic material. The second layer of thermoplastic material is consolidated with the second thermoplastic object using the material consolidation device to provide a third thermoplastic object.
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