System and method for manufacturing monolithic structures using expanding internal tools
US9498903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tooling system may include an outer mold line (OML) tool and one or more inner mold line (IML) tools. The OML tool may have an OML tool surface. Each one of the IML tools may have an IML tool surface and may be receivable within the OML tool 202. Each IML tool may be formed of expandable material. Each IML tool may apply an internal compaction pressure to a composite assembly positioned between the OML tool surface and the IML tool surface when the expandable material is heated.
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