Combination filament winding and tape laying apparatus and method for making and using the same
US5145543A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/386
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination filament winding and tape laying apparatus and method for applying matrix impregnated fibrous material to a generally cylindrical mandrel which is rotated about its cylindrical axis in a stationary horizontal position. A filament winding head is moved horizontally along the length of the mandrel by a carriage for filament winding. A platform is attached to the carriage. A tape applying head is mounted on the platform for applying tape whereby it is unnecessary to move the mandrel from a filament winding machine to a tape laying machine when both operations are required. The tape laying head is preferably portable.
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