One-piece closed-shape structure and method of forming same

Details One-piece closed-shape structure and method of forming same One-piece closed-shape structure and method of forming same

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Combined manufacture including applying or shaping of fluent...

Reexamination Certificate

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07059034

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.

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