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Bushing for manufacturing structural composite preform

US9815420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2016
Grant dateNov 14, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/3055
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a bushing for manufacturing a three-dimensional composite preform using a tow made of a fiber reinforced polymer. The bushing includes a base plate in which one or more through-holes are formed, and a plurality of spools spaced apart from each other on the base plate. A flat top is formed at an end portion of the spools, and grooves are formed on outer surfaces of the plurality of spools in a circumferential direction thereof.

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