System and method for producing a three-dimensional dry fiber preform
US9278826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A preform forming machine for producing a three-dimensional dry fiber preform may include a forming block assembly and a clamping plate assembly. The forming block assembly may have a forming table and a forming block and may be positionable in a series of forming block assemblies. The clamping plate assembly may have a clamping table and a clamping plate and may be positionable in a series of clamping plate assemblies arranged in opposing relation to the series of forming block assemblies. Each forming block may be configured to fold a ply stack over onto itself to form a web of a preform. Each clamping plate may be configured to clamp the ply stack to the forming table during the folding of the ply stack.
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