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Composite Spar Drape Forming Machine

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US Patent:
7651650, Jan 26, 2010
Filed:
Aug 10, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/463784
Inventors:
Kurtis S. Willden - Kent WA, US
Raymond N. Henderson - Federal Way WA, US
Gary E. Pfitzner - Issaquah WA, US
Surendra R. Parekh - Auburn WA, US
Christopher G. Harris - Auburn WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B29C 70/02
B29C 53/02
B29C 53/80
B29C 33/00
US Classification:
264258, 264292, 4254031, 425403
Abstract:
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.

Auto Lamination Cassette Apparatus And Process

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US Patent:
7763138, Jul 27, 2010
Filed:
May 21, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/751504
Inventors:
Gary Pfitzner - Issaquah WA, US
Donald Anderson - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B32B 37/00
B32B 38/10
B32B 38/04
US Classification:
156247, 156248, 156267, 156289, 156344
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the disclosure, an apparatus is provided for preparing a cassette spool. The apparatus includes: a supply reel for supplying and unrolling tape material on original backing paper; at least one cutting member for cutting unrolled tape material while on original backing paper; at least one removing member for removing uncut unrolled tape material from original backing paper; an identification member for identifying on unrolled original backing paper a start of unrolled cut tape material; and a cassette spool for rolling up unrolled cut tape material on original backing paper. In further embodiments, methods are provided for preparing a cassette spool with cut tape material on original backing paper.

Cassette Apparatus And Process

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US Patent:
7811401, Oct 12, 2010
Filed:
Jul 27, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/829536
Inventors:
Donald A. Anderson - Bellevue WA, US
Gary E. Pfitzner - Issaquah WA, US
Ronald E. Anderson - Renton WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B32B 37/00
B32B 38/10
B32B 38/04
US Classification:
156247, 156248, 156250, 156267, 156344
Abstract:
In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided for preparing a cassette spool. The apparatus includes: a supply reel for supplying and unrolling tape material on original backing paper; at least one cutting member for cutting unrolled tape material while on original backing paper; a cutting surface defined in a plane; a pivoting path member adapted to move from a first position aligned in the plane to a second position aligned at least partially out of the plane; at least one removing member for removing uncut unrolled tape material from original backing paper; and a cassette spool for rolling up unrolled cut tape material on original backing paper. In further embodiments, methods are provided for preparing a cassette spool with cut tape material on original backing paper.

Auto Lamination Cassette Apparatus

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US Patent:
8016008, Sep 13, 2011
Filed:
Jul 1, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/828543
Inventors:
Gary Pfitzner - Issaquah WA, US
Donald Anderson - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B32B 38/04
B32B 38/10
B32B 39/00
US Classification:
156510, 156765
Abstract:
An apparatus for preparing a cassette spool. The apparatus includes: a supply reel for supplying and unrolling tape material on original backing paper; at least one cutting member for cutting unrolled tape material while on original backing paper; at least one removing member for removing uncut unrolled tape material from original backing paper; an identification member for identifying on unrolled original backing paper a start of unrolled cut tape material; and a cassette spool for rolling up unrolled cut tape material on original backing paper. In further embodiments, methods are provided for preparing a cassette spool with cut tape material on original backing paper.

Composite Spar Drape Forming Machine

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US Patent:
8236222, Aug 7, 2012
Filed:
Nov 3, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/611599
Inventors:
Raymond N. Henderson - Federal Way WA, US
Gary E. Pfitzner - Issaquah WA, US
Surendra R. Parekh - Auburn WA, US
Christopher G. Harris - Auburn WA, US
Kurtis S. Willden - Kent WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B28B 11/08
US Classification:
264292, 264257, 264258
Abstract:
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.

Auto Lamination Cassette Apparatus

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US Patent:
8424580, Apr 23, 2013
Filed:
Oct 11, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/901982
Inventors:
Donald A. Anderson - Bellevue WA, US
Gary E. Pfitzner - Issaquah WA, US
Ronald E. Anderson - Renton WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B32B 38/04
B32B 38/10
B32B 39/00
US Classification:
156510, 156765
Abstract:
In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided for preparing a cassette spool. The apparatus includes: a supply reel for supplying and unrolling tape material on original backing paper; at least one cutting member for cutting unrolled tape material while on original backing paper; a cutting surface defined in a plane; a pivoting path member adapted to move from a first position aligned in the plane to a second position aligned at least partially out of the plane; at least one removing member for removing uncut unrolled tape material from original backing paper; and a cassette spool for rolling up unrolled cut tape material on original backing paper. In further embodiments, methods are provided for preparing a cassette spool with cut tape material on original backing paper.

Composite Spar Drape Forming Machine

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US Patent:
20040041304, Mar 4, 2004
Filed:
Aug 30, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/233269
Inventors:
Kurtis Willden - Kent WA, US
Raymond Henderson - Federal Way WA, US
Gary Pfitzner - Issaquah WA, US
Surendra Parekh - Auburn WA, US
Christopher Harris - Auburn WA, US
International Classification:
B29C039/00
US Classification:
264/324000, 425/500000
Abstract:
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.
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