Heating apparatus for a composite laminator and method
US7993124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2707/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
To fabricate a composite item, an infrared heat source is energized and a composite material is dispensed. The composite material includes a reinforcement and a resin. In addition, the composite material is applied to a substrate of previously applied composite material. The infrared heat source is configured to emit a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that is absorbed by the resin to a relatively greater extent than the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is absorbed by the reinforcement.
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