Method of fabricating a composite item
US8147637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/17
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
To fabricate a composite item, a first end effector is selected from a plurality of end effectors to apply tows to a form. The first end effector includes an integrated creel configured to store spools of the tow on an assembly of spindles. The assembly of spindles is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first integrated creel. The first end effector is secured to a positioning device. The tows are applied to the form and the tows are compacted on the form with a compaction device. The assembly of spindles are disposed circumferentially about the compaction device.
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