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Apparatus for curing a composite laminate

US8142707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2003
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C35/0288
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for controlling the curing process during the manufacture of composite laminates and components. The apparatus including a temperature controlled vessel such as an autoclave in which the material is placed during curing and an infra-red temperature measuring device such as a camera located remotely from the component to measure the temperature of at least part of the material during curing.

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