Mandrel for autoclave curing applications
US9238335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24479
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mandrel used to cure a composite part layup has an elastic body and at least one internal open space therein. The internal open space is configured to allow substantially uniform thermal expansion of the body during curing.
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