Variable material stretch-forming apparatus and methods
US9266279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/0872
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods of stretch-forming pre-preg material are provided. In one example embodiment, a variable material stretch-forming apparatus comprises a stretch-forming assembly configured to stretch-form at least one section of a sheet of pre-preg material to a longer length than at least one other section of the sheet of pre-preg material before the sheet of pre-preg material is applied to a tool.
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