Apparatus for fabricating reinforced composite materials
US7335012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7504
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mold tool for forming a reinforced matrix composite part for a gas turbine engine, comprising a body. The body comprises a body surface capable of receiving a first portion of a composite preform. A first endplate and second endplate are attached to the body and include a substantially planar surface disposed perpendicular to the body surface. A first and second set of plates are attached to the first and second endplate adjacent to the body surface and have a geometries that includes a first and second cavity bounded by the first and second plate and first and second endplate. The first and second cavities have a volume sufficient to receive a second portion of a composite preform. The second cavity is in fluid communication with the first cavity, which is in fluid communication with a vacuum source.
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