Method of composite tape lamination over convex radii
US8741084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1051
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tape laminating machine having a compaction roller lays up composite tape over a substrate having a convex radius. The compaction roller folds the tape as it moves over the convex radius, while simultaneously pivoting about a trailing edge of the tape to prevent the compaction roller from lifting off the tape laid just before the convex radius.
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