Curing tool assemblies, methods, and systems for composite manufacturing
US12296547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/443
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A curing tool assembly for composite manufacturing includes a curing tool and a cover plate. The curing tool includes a tool surface that defines a resin channel. The cover plate overlays the resin channel. The cover plate defines openings in fluidic communication with the resin channel. The openings are arranged to provide different flow capacity through different portions of the cover plate along the channel axis. Methods for composite manufacturing with the curing tool assembly are also disclosed. A system for composite manufacturing includes the curing tool, the cover plate, a fluid impervious layer and a differential pressure generator.
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