Gravity feed resin delivery system for VARTM fabrication
US6216752A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/546
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gravity feed resin delivery system for VARTM fabrication of a fiber-reinforced resin structure formed upon a mold surface. The system is provided with a resin source for dispensing catalyzed liquid resin. A resin manifold is disposed above the mold surface. The resin manifold has a manifold inlet port for receiving the resin from the resin source. The resin manifold further has a plurality of manifold outlet ports lengthwise distributed there along for draining resin therethrough. The system is further provided with a plurality of resin infusion lines which extend between the resin manifold to adjacent the mold surface. Each of the resin infusion lines are in fluid communication with a respective manifold outlet port for receiving resin drained therethrough.
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