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Method for making hollow stiffening elements

US9168681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2011
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C63/42
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for making hollow stiffening elements with co-curing technique on a structure made of composite material 1 includes the use of at least a lamination and polymerization spindle 2 upon which is positioned at least a rolled section 3. The rolled section 3 forms at least a hollow structure 11 where there is the spindle 2, including the following operational phases: coating the spindle 2 with at least a first anti-adherent layer 41; coating the spindle 2 with at least a second heat-shrinking layer 42; heating the coated spindle 2; positioning the spindle 2 on the surface of the structure 1; laminating the surface 1 through at least a rolled section 3; heating the structure 1 with at least a positioned rolled section 3; extracting the spindle 2 from the hollow structure 11.

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