Mobile system for automated layup and compaction of composite laminates
US9873230B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/44
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile vehicle is used to place, compact and inspect composite plies at selected locations on a tool. The vehicle includes an on-board supply of composite plies, a transfer platen for transferring plies to the tool, a compactor for compacting plies on the tool, and an inspection device for inspecting plies on the tool, each operated and manipulated by an on-board manipulator such as a robot.
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