Fiber placement auto spool loader
US8931725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C31/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for loading spools into a creel of a fiber placement machine that is used to charge a mold includes a creel loader and a spool magazine carried by the creel loader. At least one loader mandrel in the spool magazine receives full spools and transfers the full spools to the creel of the fiber placement machine.
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