Systems and methods for forming radius fillers for composite structures
US9643395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2605/18
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods for forming radius fillers for composite structures are disclosed herein. The systems include a sheet-locating structure that has a first support surface and a support surface edge. The systems further include a second support surface, a separation device, a conveyance structure, and a layup surface. The methods include locating a sheet of composite material on a first support surface and translating the sheet of composite material such that a first portion of the sheet is supported by the first support surface and a second portion of the sheet extends past the support surface edge. The methods also include supporting the second portion of the sheet with a second support surface and separating the second portion of the sheet from the first portion of the sheet to form a strip of composite material. The methods further include conveying the strip of composite material onto a layup surface.
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