B - Operations – Transporting – 29 – C
Patent
B - Operations, Transporting
29
C
B29C 70/54 (2006.01) B29C 70/34 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2436031
A machine and a method for forming composite materials are provided. The machine includes a frame and at least one forming beam attached to the frame, the at least one beam being arranged to align with a mandrel. The forming beam is pivotally segmented into at least two segments to conform to the shape of the mandrel, or alternately is bendable to conform to the shape of the mandrel. The mandrel is receivable within the frame in alignment with the forming beam. An apparatus is also provided to position a composite charge over the mandrel, and to position the mandrel within the frame. A further apparatus is provided to transport the mandrel, and to urge the mandrel toward the forming beam, forming a composite charge.
Harris Christopher G.
Henderson Raymond N.
Parekh Surendra R.
Pfitzner Gary E.
Willden Kurtis S.
Smart & Biggar
The Boeing Company
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