Systems and method for producing three-dimensional articles from flexible composite materials
US9993978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/614
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure encompasses three-dimensional articles comprising flexible-composite materials and methods of manufacturing said three-dimensional articles. More particularly, the present system relates to methods for manufacturing seamless three-dimensional-shaped articles usable for such finished products as airbags/inflatable structures, bags, shoes, and similar three-dimensional products. A preferred manufacturing process combines composite molding methods with specific precursor materials to form fiber-reinforced continuous shaped articles that are flexible and collapsible.
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