发明名称 |
Apparatus for manufacturing a flanged composite component and methods of manufacturing the same |
摘要 |
A method of manufacturing a flanged composite component is provided. The method includes coupling a composite structure to s first composite material. The method includes coupling a second composite material to the composite structure and placing a first expansion device within the composite structure. A forming element is coupled to at least one of the first composite material, the composite structure, and the second composite material against the mold. The method includes coupling a pressure element to the forming element to define a space among the mold, the forming element, and the pressure element. The method includes expanding the first expansion device to impart a force to the second composite material to move the second composite material away from the composite structure and into the space to facilitate forming a first flange. |
申请公布号 |
US9248587(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.02.02 |
申请号 |
US201213542237 |
申请日期 |
2012.07.05 |
申请人 |
General Electric Company |
发明人 |
Kirkpatrick Bowden;Vermilyea Mark Ernest;Lamm Derrick Wayne;Bramell Melissa Ann Marie;Callahan David Louis;Seabrease Jason Michael |
分类号 |
B29C33/50;B29C57/00;B29C70/44;B29C70/22;B29C67/00;B29C70/76;F01D25/24 |
主分类号 |
B29C33/50 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
Darling John P. |
主权项 |
1. A method of manufacturing a flanged composite component, the method comprising:
coupling a composite structure to a first composite material; coupling a second composite material to the composite structure; placing a first expansion device within the second composite material; coupling a forming element to the second composite material against a mold; coupling a pressure element to the forming element to define a space among a mandrel of the mold, the forming element and the pressure element; and expanding the first expansion device to impart a force to the second composite material to move the second composite material away from the composite structure and into the space to facilitate forming, a first flange. |
地址 |
Niskayuna NY US |