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Band fiber forming and placement delivery head

US5698066A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 1992
Grant dateDec 16, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1788
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A delivery head assembly is provided for forming a tape band from a plurality of tows and applying the band as superimposed layers in a helical pattern on to a mandrel to produce non-uniform cross sectional articles. This head assembly is composed of a distribution section, ribbonizing section, coating section, add section, and compaction roller.

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