An die Vorformgeometrie Angepasster Inline-Autoklav

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Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP4000722

Aktenzeichen

EP21207381

Anmeldetag

10. November 2021

Veröffentlichung

10. Januar 2024

Erteilung

10. Januar 2024

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

B01J3/03B29C33/00B29C33/34B29C35/02B29C37/00B29C70/34B29C70/44

Abstract

The application relates to an apparatus and method in relation to an in-line autoclave adapted to perform geometry. The method includes hardening a preform (170) into a composite part (714) comprising aligning (204) a layup mandrel (120) carrying a preform (170) for insertion into an autoclave (180) having an inner surface (186) that is complementary to a contour (162) of the preform (170); and sealing (208) the layup mandrel (120) into the autoclave (180), wherein the autoclave (180) forms a boundary (192) between a clean room environment (177) and an assembly environment (178). The apparatus is in the form of a layup mandrel (120) comprising a layup surface (123) defining a contour (162) for a preform (170), first seals (150) that seal the layup mandrel to an autoclave (180) when the layup mandrel (120) is advanced into the autoclave (180); and second seals (124) that seal an arcuate gap (310) between the layup mandrel (120) and the autoclave (180) after the layup mandrel (120) is advanced into the autoclave (180).

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Firma

The Boeing Company

Land

🇺🇸 USA

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