Device for ultrasonically consolidating fiber reinforced composite structures
US6511563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/386
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bi-directional device for ultrasonically consolidating a fiber reinforced composite structure including a horn which can be angled relative to the composite structure. The horn includes a tip at the distal end of the horn which terminates in a rounded face. The rounded face of the horn contacts the composite structure enabling the horn to be driven bi-directionally over the composite structure at an angle.
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