Apparatus and methods for forming composite stiffeners and reinforcing structures
US7819651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24995
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite structure is provided. In one embodiment, the structure includes at least one ply of preimpregnated material formed into a curved elongated member of continuous fibers onto a mandrel. The fibers have a select orientation and the curved elongated member has a defined length. The curved elongated member further has a cross-sectional geometry that varies along the length.
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