Vessel and system for curing a repair to a component made...

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2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Davis, Robert B. (Department: 1722)

Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus

Product or preform repair or restoring means

C156S382000, C425S182000, C425S389000, C425S405100

Reexamination Certificate

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07137799

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a pressure vessel for exerting pressure on a repair to a component made of composite materials to cure the repair in the field. The pressure vessel includes a body having a chamber for receiving the repair to the component; a portal operable to permit a heating element of a heater located inside the chamber to be coupled with a power source located outside the chamber to power the heating element; and a pump operable to pressurize the chamber. By pressurizing the chamber, the pressure vessel may exert pressure on a repair placed inside the chamber that exceeds 14.7 psi, and thus, provide a better cure in the field to produce a stronger repair. Furthermore, the pressure vessel may be more easily transported from one location in the field to another than an autoclave.

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