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Method of using a variable force compactor

US5989384A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1996
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2016

Classification

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

Abstract

A head is positionable close to a supported composite material. A compactor on the head is movable relative to the head by a fluid actuator. A programmable valve means ports air into the actuator at several different pressures to provide variable compaction force.

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