Methods for manufacturing a composite fan inlet housing
US8911656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods for manufacturing a composite fan inlet housing are disclosed. The methods include inserting a first piece of composite material and a second piece of composite material into a molding tool, inserting an inflatable bladder between the first piece and the second piece, and pressurizing the inflatable bladder to a curing pressure for a length of time sufficient to allow the first piece and second piece to cure.
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