Apparatus for forming structural members
    72.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for forming structural members 有权
    用于形成结构构件的装置

    公开(公告)号:US07708546B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-04

    申请号:US12354856

    申请日:2009-01-16

    IPC分类号: A01J21/00

    摘要: A method and associated apparatus for forming a composite structural member from a charge are provided. The charge can be disposed on a first die of the apparatus and formed to a desired configuration defined by a recess of the die by inserting a second die or a tool into the recess. In some cases, the first die can include two portions that are adjustable in a transverse direction so that the recess can be opened by the insertion of the second die or tool. The second die or tool can be a substantially rigid member or an inflatable bladder. In either case, the charge can be disposed on the first die, formed, and then further processed on the first die, thereby facilitating indexing of the charge for each operation.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于从电荷形成复合结构构件的方法和相关联的装置。 电荷可以设置在设备的第一裸片上,并且通过将第二模具或工具插入凹槽中而形成为由凹模的凹槽限定的期望构型。 在一些情况下,第一模具可以包括在横向方向上可调节的两个部分,使得可以通过插入第二模具或工具来打开凹部。 第二模具或工具可以是基本上刚性的构件或可充气囊。 在任一种情况下,电荷可以设置在第一裸片上,形成,然后在第一裸片上进一步处理,从而便于每个操作的电荷分度。

    Tools for manufacturing composite parts and methods for using such tools
    73.
    发明授权
    Tools for manufacturing composite parts and methods for using such tools 有权
    用于制造复合零件的工具和使用这种工具的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07655168B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-02

    申请号:US11344458

    申请日:2006-01-31

    IPC分类号: B29C70/44

    摘要: Tools for manufacturing composite parts and methods for using such tools are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes manufacturing a fiber-reinforced resin part from a plurality of fibers positioned on a tool having a female mold surface. The mold surface can include a first side region, a second side region, an interior region between the first and second side regions, and transition regions between the first and second side regions and the interior region. The method includes positioning a compaction tool over the mold surface. The compaction tool includes a first pressing device and a second pressing device carrying the first pressing device. The method further includes pressing a first portion of the fibers against the transition regions with the first pressing device without generally compacting the portions of the fibers outboard of the transition regions. After pressing the first portion of the fibers, the method includes pressing a second portion of the fibers against the first and second side regions and shoulder regions of the mold surface outboard of the first and second side regions.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了用于制造复合部件的工具和使用这种工具的方法。 根据本发明的一个方面的方法包括从定位在具有阴模表面的工具上的多根纤维制造纤维增强树脂部件。 模具表面可以包括第一侧区域,第二侧区域,第一和第二侧区域之间的内部区域以及第一和第二侧区域与内部区域之间的过渡区域。 该方法包括将压实工具定位在模具表面上。 压实工具包括第一按压装置和承载第一按压装置的第二按压装置。 该方法还包括利用第一按压装置将纤维的第一部分压靠过渡区域,而不会使过渡区域外侧的纤维的一部分压实。 在按压纤维的第一部分之后,该方法包括将纤维的第二部分压靠在第一和第二侧区域外侧的模具表面的第一和第二侧区域和肩部区域。

    PRE-PATTERNED LAYUP KIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    74.
    发明申请
    PRE-PATTERNED LAYUP KIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE 有权
    预先设计的LAYUP工具包和制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100012260A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-21

    申请号:US11751931

    申请日:2007-05-22

    IPC分类号: B32B37/02 B21D53/92

    摘要: A pre-patterned layup kit with layup patterned to accommodate an airframe topological feature, trimmed to fit a preselected target region of a layup structure, and conformed to the target region contour. The kit can be fabricated in advance of airframe manufacture and stored until use. The kit includes a flexible carrier upon which the layup is laid, and a release layer between the layup and the carrier. The layup has multiple laminae oriented to an carrier indexing element, and indexed to the target region thereby. A kit manufacturing method includes preparing the laminae constituent of the layup, preparing the carrier, and laying down the laminae on the carrier to make the kit. The kit can be compacted, inspected, and prepared for storage. The layup can be fabricated of a pre-patterned lamina or multiple laminae that are shaped and trimmed to accommodate an airframe topological feature.

    摘要翻译: 具有图案化以适应机身拓扑特征的预制图案叠层套件,其被修剪以适合上层结构的预选目标区域,并且符合目标区域轮廓。 该套件可以在机身制造之前制造并存储直到使用。 套件包括铺设铺层的柔性载体,以及铺层和载体之间的释放层。 叠层具有定向到载体分度元件的多个层,并由此指定到目标区域。 试剂盒制备方法包括制备铺层的薄片成分,制备载体,以及将载片上的薄片铺放在载体上以制备试剂盒。 试剂盒可以压实,检查和准备储存。 叠层可以由预先图案化的薄片或多个薄片制成,其被成形和修整以适应机身拓扑特征。

    One-piece barrel assembly cart
    76.
    发明授权
    One-piece barrel assembly cart 有权
    单件桶组装车

    公开(公告)号:US07624488B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-01

    申请号:US11005667

    申请日:2004-12-07

    IPC分类号: B21D53/88

    摘要: A one-piece barrel assembly cart includes a right assembly cart base connected with a left assembly cart base and at least three stabilizer rings that are attached to the assembly cart base. The one-piece barrel assembly cart may be used to stabilize a tapered cured composite barrel, for example the large fuselage barrel of the aft section of a large new generation aircraft, such as a 7E7 Boeing airplane. A modular assembly cart includes at least two identical modules. Each of these modules includes a cart base and a stabilizer ring. The diameter of the inner surface of the stabilizer ring may vary as needed. Other modules including a fuselage support may be added. By providing modular assembly carts any shape and size of a one-piece composite barrel may be stabilized after curing of the composite material.

    摘要翻译: 单件式桶组装车包括与左组件车基座连接的右组件车基座和附接到组装车基座的至少三个稳定环。 单件式桶组装车可以用于稳定锥形固化复合材料筒,例如大型新一代飞机(例如7E7波音飞机)后部的大型机身筒。 模块化组装车包括至少两个相同的模块。 这些模块中的每一个包括推车基座和稳定环。 稳定环的内表面的直径可以根据需要而变化。 可以添加包括机身支持的其他模块。 通过提供模块化的组装车,在复合材料固化之后,单件复合筒的任何形状和尺寸可以被稳定。