Curing composites out-of-autoclave using induction heating with smart susceptors
US9259886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2206/023
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite part is cured out-of-autoclave using an inductively heated, stand-alone tooling. The part in placed on a tool and is covered by a heating blanket. One side of the part is heated by inductive coil circuits in the tool, and the other side of the part is heated by inductive coil circuits in the blanket.
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