Woven structure, method and apparatus for a flanged composite component
US12257763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C53/82
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for manufacturing an annular or semi-annular composite component having a circumferentially-extending base and a flange, the apparatus including: a loom for weaving a woven preform of fibre reinforcement material for the composite component; a rotatable mandrel configured to receive and draw the woven preform through the loom for weaving; and a guide disposed between the loom and the rotatable mandrel, configured so that a woven preform drawn by the rotatable mandrel along a guide path under tension engages the guide to transition to a flanged profile at a lip of the guide before being received on the mandrel.
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