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Backing film removal system and method for fiber placement machine

US8012291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2006
Grant dateSep 6, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1994
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus and associated method for removing backing film from tape or tape during the fiber placement process. The present invention uses a passive (non-powered) take-up roller to wind up the backing film that has been separated from the tape.

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