Forming presses and methods for forming joggled, stiffened composite structures
US9649817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2043/3605
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for forming a joggle and a longitudinal ridge in a multi-ply composite charge are disclosed. Charges may be formed in a forming press that comprises a joggled die, with a longitudinal ridge and a joggle that crosses the longitudinal ridge, and a conforming die, with a series of longitudinally-spaced die fingers. The die fingers include pairs of die members configured to move laterally between a closed position and an open position, with each die member configured to tilt longitudinally.
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