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Process For The Manufacture Of Multilayer Articles

Patent No. EP2729305 (titled "Process For The Manufacture Of Multilayer Articles") was filed by Xtek on Jul 6, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 22, 2018.

Patent Summary

A composite article consolidation apparatus (100) applies concurrent pressure and thermal cycling to consolidate multilayer stacks, such as ballistic armor. The apparatus comprises a processing liquid (108), a processing volume (101) with a loading opening (401) and circulation ports, and systems for liquid pressurization (104), circulation (105), heating (106), and cooling (107). A process control system manages the thermal and pressurization systems. A composite article preparation system includes a sealable membrane (207) for liquid separation, a sealable membrane (302) to maintain sub-atmospheric pressure prior to external pressurization, a cushioning membrane (301), and an anti-adhesion membrane (206). The system enables high-pressure consolidation of complex geometries, reducing air entrapment and tooling costs compared to axial pressing or autoclaves.

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EP2729305

XTEK
Application Number
EP12811127A
Filing Date
Jul 6, 2012
Status
Revoked
Oct 22, 2021
Publication Date
Aug 22, 2018
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