Methods and tools for forming composite structures with non-planar patterns of contours
    3.
    发明授权
    Methods and tools for forming composite structures with non-planar patterns of contours 有权
    用于形成具有非平面轮廓图案的复合结构的方法和工具

    公开(公告)号:US09403334B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-02

    申请号:US14189853

    申请日:2014-02-25

    CPC classification number: B29D99/0014

    Abstract: Methods and tools for forming composite structures with predetermined, non-planar patterns of contours, as well as apparatuses including such composite structures, are disclosed herein. Example methods include defining a pattern of contours in a flexible sheet of composite material, conforming the flexible sheet of composite material to a layup mandrel, and curing the flexible sheet of composite material. Example tools include a body with an engagement surface for engaging a flexible sheet of composite material, the body having regions of relative stiffness and regions of relative compliance, and a vacuum distribution manifold configured to selectively apply a vacuum to the regions of relative compliance to deform the engagement surface to define a predetermined, non-planar pattern of contours.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于形成具有预定的非平面轮廓图案的复合结构的方法和工具,以及包括这种复合结构的装置。 示例性方法包括在复合材料的柔性片材中限定轮廓图案,使复合材料的柔性片材与叠层心轴一致,并固化复合材料的柔性片材。 示例性工具包括具有用于接合柔性复合材料片的接合表面的本体,该主体具有相对刚度区域和相对柔量区域,以及真空分配歧管,该真空分配歧管被配置为选择性地向相对柔量的区域施加真空以使变形 接合表面以限定轮廓的预定的非平面图案。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEFINING A SURFACE CONTOUR OF A LAYERED CHARGE OF MATERIAL
    4.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEFINING A SURFACE CONTOUR OF A LAYERED CHARGE OF MATERIAL 有权
    用于定义材料层状电荷的表面轮廓的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150352795A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14295884

    申请日:2014-06-04

    Abstract: Systems and methods for defining a surface contour of a layered charge of material are disclosed herein. The systems include a forming die, which includes a forming surface shaped to define a desired surface contour of the layered charge, and a fluidly actuated support, which includes a support surface that is adjacent to the forming surface and located to support the layered charge. The systems further include a vacuum bag that at least partially defines an enclosed volume and a vacuum source configured to selectively apply a vacuum to the enclosed volume. The methods include locating the layered charge on the forming surface and on the support surface, covering the layered charge with the vacuum bag to define the enclosed volume, applying the vacuum to the enclosed volume, compressing the fluidly actuated support, translating the support surface, and deforming the layered charge to define the desired surface contour.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于限定层状电荷材料的表面轮廓的系统和方法。 该系统包括成形模,其包括成形为形成分层电荷的期望表面轮廓的成形表面,以及流体致动的支撑件,其包括邻近成形表面并被定位成支撑层状电荷的支撑表面。 系统还包括至少部分地限定封闭容积的真空袋和构造成选择性地将真空施加到封闭容积的真空源。 所述方法包括将成层表面和支撑表面上的分层电荷定位,用真空袋覆盖层状电荷以限定封闭体积,将真空施加到封闭容积,压缩流体致动支撑件,平移支撑表面, 并使分层电荷变形以限定所需的表面轮廓。

    Method and Apparatus for Forming Fuselage Stringers
    5.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Forming Fuselage Stringers 有权
    用于形成机身纵梁的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140103585A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-17

    申请号:US13650502

    申请日:2012-10-12

    Abstract: A composite part, such as a stiffener is formed in place. A composite charge is placed on a tool spanning a mold cavity, with the centerline of the charge offset from the centerline of the mold cavity. Opposite sides of the charge are held against the tool as the charge is formed into the mold cavity. One side of the charge is held against movement on the tool while the other side of the charge is allowed to slip over the tool toward the mold cavity.

    Abstract translation: 形成复合部件,例如加强件。 复合电荷放置在跨越模腔的工具上,电荷的中心线偏离模具腔的中心线。 当电荷形成模具腔时,电荷的相对侧保持抵靠工具。 电荷的一侧被保持在工具上的运动,而电荷的另一侧允许在工具上朝模腔滑动。

    Systems and methods for assembling a skin of a composite structure
    9.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for assembling a skin of a composite structure 有权
    组合复合结构皮肤的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09511548B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-06

    申请号:US14055062

    申请日:2013-10-16

    Abstract: Systems and methods for assembling a skin of a composite structure are disclosed herein. The methods include operatively attaching a charge of composite material to a flexible substrate to define an initial conformation for a composite-substrate assembly and locating the composite-substrate assembly and a layup mandrel proximal to one another. The methods further include pressing the composite-substrate assembly against an outer surface of the layup mandrel to deform the composite-substrate assembly to a final conformation. The methods also include affixing the charge of composite material to the outer surface of the layup mandrel and releasing the charge of composite material from the flexible substrate while retaining the charge of composite material on the outer surface of the layup mandrel. The systems include the flexible substrate, the layup mandrel, and an assembly deformation structure that is configured to press the composite-substrate assembly against the outer surface of the layup mandrel.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于组装复合结构的皮肤的系统和方法。 所述方法包括将复合材料的电荷可操作地附接到柔性基底以限定复合 - 基底组件的初始构型并将复合 - 基底组件和叠层心轴相互靠近定位。 所述方法还包括将复合基板组件压靠在叠层心轴的外表面上以将复合衬底组件变形为最终构造。 这些方法还包括将复合材料的电荷附着到叠层心轴的外表面上,并将复合材料的电荷从柔性基底释放,同时将复合材料的电荷保持在叠层心轴的外表面上。 这些系统包括柔性基板,叠层心轴以及组合变形结构,其被构造成将复合基板组件压靠在叠层心轴的外表面上。

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