Method and apparatus for forming structural members
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for forming structural members 有权
    用于形成结构构件的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07527759B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-05

    申请号:US11105104

    申请日:2005-04-13

    IPC分类号: B27N3/18

    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。

    Apparatus For Forming Structural Members
    2.
    发明申请
    Apparatus For Forming Structural Members 有权
    用于形成结构构件的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090123588A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-14

    申请号:US12354856

    申请日:2009-01-16

    IPC分类号: B29C43/04

    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。

    Stringer holding device
    3.
    发明授权
    Stringer holding device 有权
    丝杠夹持装置

    公开(公告)号:US07497921B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-03

    申请号:US11162257

    申请日:2005-09-02

    IPC分类号: B32B37/00

    摘要: An apparatus and method for securing a plurality of stringers to a mandrel during lay-up is provided, the plurality of stringers and mandrel forming a lay-up surface. The apparatus includes a vacuum source and a first vacuum attachment assembly in communication with said vacuum source to tightly secure the first vacuum attachment assembly down against the lay-up surface. A second vacuum attachment assembly is provided in communication with the vacuum source to force it tightly down against the lay-up. A flexible spacer is in rigid communication with the second vacuum attachment assembly and includes an extended end in communication with the first vacuum attachment assembly such that the flexible spacer presses one of the stringers against the mandrel.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于在堆叠期间将多个桁条固定到心轴的装置和方法,所述多个桁条和心轴形成一个铺设表面。 该装置包括真空源和与所述真空源连通的第一真空附件组件,以将第一真空附件组件紧紧地固定在叠置表面上。 提供与真空源连通的第二真空附件组件,以将其紧紧压靠在叠层上。 柔性间隔件与第二真空附接组件刚性连通,并且包括与第一真空附件组件连通的延伸端,使得柔性间隔件将其中一个桁条压靠在心轴上。

    STRINGER HOLDING DEVICE
    4.
    发明申请
    STRINGER HOLDING DEVICE 有权
    STRINGER控股设备

    公开(公告)号:US20080257490A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-23

    申请号:US11162257

    申请日:2005-09-02

    IPC分类号: B29C65/00 B32B37/00

    摘要: In accordance with the present invention an apparatus for securing a plurality of stringers to a mandrel during lay-up is provided, the plurality of stringers and mandrel forming a lay-up surface. The apparatus includes a vacuum source and a first vacuum attachment assembly comprising a first vacuum cup assembly and a first flexible tube assembly in communication with said vacuum source to tightly secure down against the lay-up surface. A second vacuum attachment assembly comprises a second vacuum cup assembly and a second flexible tube assembly in communication with the vacuum source to force it tightly down against the lay-up. A flexible spacer is in rigid communication with the second vacuum cup assembly and includes an extended end in communication with the first vacuum cup assembly such that the flexible spacer presses one of the stringers against the mandrel.

    摘要翻译: 根据本发明,提供了一种用于在堆叠期间将多个桁条固定到心轴的装置,所述多个桁条和心轴形成一个叠置表面。 该装置包括真空源和第一真空附件组件,该组件包括第一真空杯组件和与所述真空源连通的第一柔性管组件,以紧紧地靠在叠层表面上。 第二真空附件组件包括第二真空杯组件和与真空源连通的第二柔性管组件,以将其紧紧压靠在叠层上。 柔性间隔件与第二真空杯组件刚性连通,并且包括与第一真空杯组件连通的延伸端,使得柔性间隔件将其中一个桁条压靠在心轴上。

    Apparatus for forming structural members
    5.
    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
    8.
    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:US08632330B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-21

    申请号:US12623942

    申请日:2009-11-23

    IPC分类号: B28B3/02

    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。