Methods and systems for manufacturing advanced composite components
US9597842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1348
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fiber placement system for manufacturing composite components includes at least one material storage enclosure including a material spool assembly, a swiveling roller assembly, and a redirect roller assembly, for each tow to be produced per course, at least one material feeding/cutting station configured with a nip roller drive system, and a cutting mechanism, at least one material transfer station configured with an individual, moveable guide tray for each tow to be produced per course, the moveable guide trays respectively being configured with a vacuum system, and at least one layup station comprising a vacuum table/layup surface, and a pick-and-place device equipped with an end-effector.
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