System and method for manufacturing net shape preform from textile strips
US9644296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04H18/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A preform manufacturing apparatus comprising a supply of fiber strip, a moveable positive fiber strip delivery mechanism coupled between a desired lay down location and the supply of fiber strip to positively deliver and orient the supply of fiber strip to the desired lay down location, and an optional electronic unwinder coupled to the supply of fiber strip when more delicate textile strips are used to fabricate the net shape preform is described herein. The electronic unwinder is configured to interact with the moveable positive fiber strip delivery mechanism.
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