System and method for a heating operation process control

    公开(公告)号:US12138867B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-12

    申请号:US17505875

    申请日:2021-10-20

    Abstract: Heating operation control includes obtaining sensor data indicating measured temperatures within a heating vessel during a heating operation; determining sets of thermal stack parameters. Each set of candidate thermal stack parameters is descriptive of a respective configuration of a thermal stack modeled by a first machine learning model to generate one or more estimated tool temperature values. The thermal stack includes the tool and a part coupled to the tool. Heating operation control also includes determining a temperature profile for the heating operation. The temperature profile is determined, via a second machine learning model, based on the plurality of sets of thermal stack parameters and one or more process specifications of the thermal stack.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPOSITE STRINGER PACKAGE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPACTED STRINGER PACKAGES

    公开(公告)号:US20240359413A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-31

    申请号:US18307104

    申请日:2023-04-26

    CPC classification number: B29C70/443 B29C70/446 B29L2031/3082 B29L2031/3085

    Abstract: A system for constructing a compacted stringer package includes a compression housing that includes a tray and a lid that is movable relative to the tray such that the compression housing is in an open state or in a closed state. The system includes a compression layer that is positioned over the tray. The system includes a breather layer that is positioned over the compression layer. With the compression housing in the closed state, the lid and the compression layer form a sealed chamber. With the compression housing in the closed state, the breather layer is positioned between the lid and the compression layer and within the sealed chamber. With the compression housing in the closed state, the breather layer distributes vacuum within the sealed chamber.

    ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE PIPES

    公开(公告)号:US20240336021A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-10

    申请号:US18294927

    申请日:2022-08-03

    Applicant: Itrec B.V.

    Abstract: Moulding a composite pipe of fibre reinforcement material and a thermosetting resin that shrinks upon curing includes wrapping fibre reinforcement material about the tubular resilient sleeve of a mandrel in a non-expanded state of the sleeve. The mandrel includes an internal support structure for the sleeve which is reversibly expandable in diameter between the non-expanded state. The sleeve is internally supported by the internal support structure and an expanded state by application of an internal pressure to the sleeve. The mandrel with the fibre reinforcement material wrapped about the sleeve is accommodated in a bore of a mould. Seal members provide a closed annulus that can be evacuated. A thermosetting resin that shrinks upon curing is introduced into the closed annulus. A pressurizing fluid is supplied to the mandrel to internally pressurize the sleeve to cause diametrical expansion into the expanded state thereof whilst curing of the thermosetting resin.

    Composite forming apparatus, methods, and systems

    公开(公告)号:US12103249B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-01

    申请号:US17460506

    申请日:2021-08-30

    CPC classification number: B29C70/44 B29C70/342

    Abstract: A composite forming apparatus includes an end effector and a forming feature that is coupled to the end effector. The end effector moves the forming feature relative to a forming tool to form a composite ply over a forming surface of the forming tool or over previously formed composite material on the forming surface of the forming tool. The composite forming apparatus further includes a positioning member engaged with the forming feature. The engagement between the positioning member and the forming feature facilitates a position between the forming feature and the composite ply to promote uniform application of compaction force over the forming surface of the forming tool.

    Truck Cap and Closed-Cavity Bag Molding Process for a Truck Cap

    公开(公告)号:US20240308311A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-19

    申请号:US18244952

    申请日:2023-09-12

    Inventor: JOSHUA W. WIGHT

    CPC classification number: B60J7/1607 B29C70/443 B29L2031/30

    Abstract: A truck cap and a closed-cavity bag molding process of making a truck cap. The truck cap includes a composite top and a base support positioned in a sidewall of the top between first and second layers of fiber mats. A composite base is coupled to the base support. A closed-cavity bag molding process of making a truck cap includes placing a first layer of fiber mat into a mold, mounting at least one base support to the first layer adjacent a sidewall of the mold, placing a second layer of fiber mat over the first layer and base support, laying a flexible cover over the second layer, actuating a vacuum to draw air out of the first and second layers, and delivering resin to the layers of fiber mat.

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