18077048. A TAPE LAYING DEVICE simplified abstract (INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE)
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A TAPE LAYING DEVICE
Organization Name
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Inventor(s)
TENG-YEN Wang of Yunlin County (TW)
SHUN-SHENG Ko of Kaohsiung City (TW)
MIAO-CHANG Wu of Tainan City (TW)
TUNG-YING Lin of Kaohsiung City (TW)
CHAO-HONG Hsu of Tainan City (TW)
A TAPE LAYING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18077048 titled 'A TAPE LAYING DEVICE
The tape laying device described in the patent application consists of a tape transmission mechanism, a compaction head mechanism, a cutter mechanism, a heating mechanism, and a motion mechanism.
- The tape transmission mechanism is responsible for transmitting the pre-impregnated tape.
- The compaction head mechanism, connected to the tape transmission mechanism, presses and drives the pre-impregnated tape along a moving path to adhere it to a mold surface.
- The cutter mechanism is used to cut the pre-impregnated tape.
- The heating mechanism, located downstream of the cutter mechanism, heats the pre-impregnated tape.
- The motion mechanism allows the cutter mechanism to move towards the moving path while cutting the pre-impregnated tape.
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of composite materials - Aerospace industry for creating lightweight components - Automotive industry for producing strong and durable parts
Problems Solved: - Efficiently laying and adhering pre-impregnated tape onto mold surfaces - Precise cutting of the tape - Heating the tape for proper curing
Benefits: - Increased productivity in composite material manufacturing - Improved quality and consistency in part production - Cost-effective solution for tape laying processes
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Tape Laying Device for Composite Material Manufacturing This technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction for the production of high-quality composite components. The device offers a more efficient and precise method for laying and cutting pre-impregnated tape, leading to cost savings and improved product quality.
Questions about the Advanced Tape Laying Device: 1. How does the heating mechanism contribute to the overall process of tape laying? - The heating mechanism ensures proper curing of the pre-impregnated tape, enhancing the adhesion and strength of the final composite material. 2. What sets this tape laying device apart from traditional methods? - This device combines tape transmission, compaction, cutting, and heating mechanisms in a single system, streamlining the manufacturing process and improving efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
A tape laying device includes a tape transmission mechanism, a compaction head mechanism, a cutter mechanism, a heating mechanism and a motion mechanism. The tape transmission mechanism is configured to transmit the pre-impregnated tape. The compaction head mechanism, connected with the tape transmission mechanism, is configured to depress and drive the pre-impregnated tape transmitted by the tape transmission mechanism to follow a moving path so as to adhere the pre-impregnated tape onto the mould surface. The cutter mechanism is configured to cut the pre-impregnated tape. The heating mechanism, disposed downstream to the cutter mechanism, is configured to heat the pre-impregnated tape. The motion mechanism is used to have the cutter mechanism having an active path to move toward the moving path while the cutter mechanism cuts the pre-impregnated tape.
