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Method for producing fiber-reinforced composite semi-hardened product having joggle, and method for producing preformed structure using same

US6730184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2001
Grant dateMay 4, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1043
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for producing a stepped semi-hardened product having a joggle in an edge portion, comprising: the first process where a plurality of first sheets made of a fiber-reinforced composite are laminated to each other, heated under a pressure and cooled under a pressure to provide a first flat plate-shaped laminate; the second process where the first flat plate-shaped laminate is softened by heating, placed on a first forming tool and formed by cooling under a pressure to prepare a simple shaped intermediate; and the third process where an edge portion of the simple shaped intermediate is heated under a pressure to form said joggle. A method for producing a preformed structure composed of the stepped semi-hardened product and a simple shaped semi-hardened product is also provided.

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