Integrated apparatus and method for filling porous composite preforms
US6830079B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/54
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for filling preforms with resin or slurry includes a tank for holding the slurry and an autoclave for holding the preforms. The tank and autoclave have a common vacuum system connected thereto, and the tank is disposed above the autoclave. This arrangement provides a compact casting system which utilizes a vacuum and gravity to transfer slurry from the tank to the preforms within the autoclave.
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