Formsystem und Verfahren zur Formung einer Konturierten Verbundstruktur

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Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP4035877

Aktenzeichen

EP21382074

Anmeldetag

29. Januar 2021

Veröffentlichung

1. Mai 2024

Erteilung

1. Mai 2024

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

B29C70/46B29D99/00B64F5/10B29C31/08B29C33/30B29C53/04// B29L31/30

Abstract

There is provided a forming system (10) for forming a contoured composite structure (16) having a complex curved configuration (22a). The forming system (10) includes a receiving station (32) having a receiving assembly (34) to receive a composite charge (36) to be formed. The forming system (10) includes a forming station (12) having a forming assembly (40). The forming assembly (40) includes a gantry assembly (54), an upper die assembly (80) movably coupled to the gantry assembly (54), a lower die assembly (120) coupled to a floor support beam (122) positioned between the gantry assembly (54), and one or more pick-and-place devices (44) movably coupled to the gantry assembly (54). The upper die assembly (80) is separate from, and independently movable with respect to, the lower die assembly (120). The pick-and-place device(s) (44) are designed to move the composite charge (36), and the contoured composite structure (16). The forming system (10) includes a tray station (48) having a tray assembly (50) designed to receive the contoured composite structure (16) from the forming station (12).

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Firma

The Boeing Company

Land

🇺🇸 USA

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