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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 09, 2003
Dave G. Erickson, Seattle, WA (US);
Panagiotis E. George, Sumner, WA (US);
Ryan C. Mortensen, Federal Way, WA (US);
Stuart A. Smith, Kent, WA (US);
Dave G. Erickson, Seattle, WA (US);
Panagiotis E. George, Sumner, WA (US);
Ryan C. Mortensen, Federal Way, WA (US);
Stuart A. Smith, Kent, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for retaining composite structures, such as composite honeycomb structures, during manufacture are provided. The composite structure is cured on a mandrel that defines a layup surface with a grip feature. The grip feature is configured to engage the composite structure during manufacture and retain the structure in a predetermined configuration. A film adhesive can be provided between the grip feature and a tiedown ply that extends from the composite structure.