Method for fabricating composite fasteners
US9623612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2001/007
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Composite fasteners have a high fraction of discontinuous, randomly oriented reinforcing fibers. A charge of thermoplastic fiber flakes are heated to melting temperature within a reservoir, flowed into multiple mold cavities and compression molded. The molded fasteners have high strength, exhibit quasi-isotropic properties and may be produced in high volume.
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