Assembling composite structures

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2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Jimenez, Marc (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Structural member making

C029S799000, C029S464000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07137202

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and a method for assembly of panels into a composite structure are provided. The structure includes a form jig (1) having form boards (3, 4, 5) defining forming edges (6, 7, 8) against which a composite panel to be precisely formed may be drawn by a number of edge clamps (12), usually in combination with suction devices (26, 27, 28, 29, 30). The edge clamps (12) are able to extend around edges of the panel (13) for initial location of the panel against the form boards and subsequent more powerful drawing action to draw the panel into intimate contact with the forming edges of the form boards.

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