Title: Apparatus and method for forming laminated composite structures

Abstract: A device for continuously pressurizing and curing resin impregnated multilayered reinforcements into an elongated laminated composite structure. The layer passes through a multi-segmented die located in an opening in a microwave applicator or curing chamber. The chamber is pneumatically pressurized to exert pressure on the die segments.

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Inventors: Bradley, Robert J. (Seattle, WA, US)
Hainsworth, William A. (Bellevue, WA, US)

Application Number: 865089
Filing Date: 1977-12-27
Publication_date: 1980-01-29
Assignee: Boeing Commercial Airplane Company (Seattle, WA)
Primary Class(es): 156/275.5 156/379.8, 219/700, 428/116
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2871911	Feb, 1959	Goldsworthy et al.	156/380.
3567544	Mar, 1971	Nichols	156/273.
3597567	Aug, 1971	Johnson	219/10.
3765985	Oct, 1973	Siard et al.	156/380.
3769127	Oct, 1973	Goldsworthy	156/273.
3793108	Feb, 1974	Goldsworthy	156/273.
4012267	Mar, 1977	Klein	156/324.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Drummond, Douglas J.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Case; Morris A., Donahue; Bernard A.