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Methods for composite tape lamination over various angles between fibers and lines tangent to convex radii

US9522506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2014
Grant dateDec 20, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1028
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tape laminating machine having a compaction roller lays up composite tape over a substrate having a convex radius. The compaction roller folds the tape as it moves over the convex radius, while simultaneously pivoting about a trailing edge of the tape to prevent the compaction roller from lifting off the tape laid just before the convex radius.

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