18236261. MULTI-MANDREL BRAIDING PROCESS (RTX Corporation)
MULTI-MANDREL BRAIDING PROCESS
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Kathryn S. Read of Marlborough CT (US)
MULTI-MANDREL BRAIDING PROCESS
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18236261 titled 'MULTI-MANDREL BRAIDING PROCESS
Original Abstract Submitted
A system for forming multiple braided preform segments includes a mandrel assembly disposed along a mandrel axis, a radial braider for winding fibers onto the mandrel assembly to form a continuous braided article, an applicator for applying a polymer binder to the braided article while mounted on the mandrel assembly, and a debulking tool for debulking the braided article while mounted on the mandrel assembly. The mandrel assembly includes a lead-in extension defining a first end, an end extension defining a second end, and a plurality of mandrels removably connected to a plurality of transition pieces and disposed axially between the lead-in extension and the end extension.