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Method and apparatus to shape a composite structure without contact

US7687012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2005
Grant dateMar 30, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD04H5/08
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus including means for delivery of at least one high speed composite stream of polymer fibers and secondary material. The method and apparatus also includes a movable collection device which intersects in the composite stream of polymer fibers and secondary material and at least one non-contact deflector to redirect at least a portion of the composite stream.

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