Apparatus for forming contoured composite laminates
US9782937B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/001
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite prepreg laminate such as a hat type-stringer is formed on a contoured mandrel using a combination of mechanical sweeping and vacuum forming.
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