Systems and methods for assembling stiffened composite structures
US9221236B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of and systems for assembling stiffened composite structures are disclosed. Some methods include loading a stiffener onto an inner mold line layup mandrel and then loading a filler structure within the stiffener cavity of the stiffener. Some methods include loading, with a loading tool, a stiffener charge and a filler structure onto an inner mold line layup mandrel so the respective stiffener charge conforms to a stiffener form of the inner mold line layup mandrel to form a stiffener. Some methods include loading, with a loading tool, a stiffener and a filler structure onto an inner mold line layup mandrel.
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