Method and device for shaping of composite material

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8029719
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12248351

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A method and device for shaping of an article of composite material. The method includes arranging a blank of composite material on a top surface of a forming tool. A portion of the blank is arranged to protrude outside the top surface of the tool. At least one support is arranged in contact with an underside of the protruding portion of the blank. An air-tight foil is arranged over the arrangement. The air-tight foil is forced towards the blank. The support is lowered until the blank is shaped over the tool. The support is stopped and/or removed. The device includes a tool including a top surface and side surface for shaping at least one blank of composite material into an article having a predetermined profile; and a air-tight foil. The device further includes at least one support arranged to be in supporting contact with the underside of the protruding part of the blank.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Petersson, Mikael Linköping, SE 41 375
Weidmann, Björn Borensberg, SE 18 103

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