Tensioned tooling assembly for a thermoplastic composite stamp forming process, and tensioned tooling system and method of using the same
US12427734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3076
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a tensioned tooling assembly for a thermoplastic composite stamp forming process. The tensioned tooling assembly includes a bottom tool having a bottom tool outer flange with a bottom end, a bottom tool outer radius, and a bottom tool outer curved surface. The bottom tool includes a plurality of tensioning protruding portions spaced apart on, and outwardly extending from, the bottom tool outer curved surface. Each tensioning protruding portion defines an angle formed from the bottom tool outer radius to the bottom end. The tensioned tooling assembly further includes a top tool having a top tool outer flange with a bottom end, a top tool outer radius, and a top tool outer curved surface. The top tool includes a plurality of corresponding portions formed in, and spaced apart on, the top tool outer curved surface, the plurality of corresponding portions corresponding to the plurality of tensioning protruding portions.
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