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US 11,897,209 B2Granted
Composite forming apparatus, system and method
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorsKurtis S. Willden, Marc R. Matsen
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Abstract
A composite forming apparatus includes an end effector, a forming feature that is coupled to the end effector, and a heating element that is coupled to the forming feature to heat the forming feature. The end effector moves the forming feature relative to a composite ply to form the composite ply over a forming tool or over a prior formed composite ply. The forming feature heats the composite ply via conduction.
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A composite forming apparatus comprising:
- an end effector;
- a forming feature that is coupled to the end effector;
- and
- a heating element that is coupled to the forming feature to heat the forming feature,
- wherein:
- the end effector moves the forming feature relative to a composite ply to form the composite ply over a forming tool or over a prior formed composite ply;
- and
- the forming feature heats the composite ply via conduction.
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