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Method of forming composite articles using a mandrel assembly

US5645668A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1995
Grant dateJul 8, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C33/48
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mandrel assembly has a hollow main tube and two annular sleeves, wherein an inner diameter of the two annular sleeves is larger than an outer diameter of the two main tube ends. The two annular sleeves are sleeved respectively on the two main tube ends, which can be easily disengaged from the mandrel assembly when applied with an external force.

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