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Machine for manufacturing composite reinforcement elements woven in three dimensions

US4917756A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 23, 1987
Grant dateApr 17, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24124
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The machine comprises a frame (1, 2, 3, 4), a rotary mandrel (15) mounted on a horizontal shaft (14), a vertical arm (12) having a detachable work device (20) at the lower end of the arm, and means (M1, M2, M3) for shifting the arm (12) along three orthogonal axes (X, Y, Z).

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