Preform machine
CA 1102077 A · Owner: Structural Fibers, Inc. · Inventors: Wiltshire, Arthur J.
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A method and apparatus for forming a fiber preform for use in molding fiber-reinforced, plastic articles is disclosed. The apparatus includes a perforated form which is rotated about its longitudinal axis while a vacuum is applied internally. Cutters deposit short lengths of fibers on the rotating form by traversing the form from one end to another and a binder resin is sprayed onto the fibers as they are deposited. The form is cylindrical and at least a major portion of its sidewall is initially covered with a flexible bellows. As the cutters traverse the form the bellows is collapsed ahead, of the cutters to incrementally expose the perforations. An oven is provided to cure the resin …
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- Granted June 2, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 2, 1998.
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