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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2008
Vernon M. Benson, Morgan, UT (US);
Jason K. Slack, Clinton, UT (US);
Todd A. Rosevear, Taylorsville, UT (US);
James L. Harvey, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Mark Roman, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Timothy Olschewski, Kearns, UT (US);
Vernon M. Benson, Morgan, UT (US);
Jason K. Slack, Clinton, UT (US);
Todd A. Rosevear, Taylorsville, UT (US);
James L. Harvey, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Mark Roman, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Timothy Olschewski, Kearns, UT (US);
Alliant Techsystems Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Methods of forming an elongated composite structural member are provided. One method includes, providing a substantially elongated mandrel having an exterior surface exhibiting a desired geometry. Laying up a first ply of preimpregnated fiber reinforced material over the mandrel. Applying a force to the first ply to establish a desired amount of tension within the first ply and then pressing the first ply onto the mandrel in a conformal manner. This includes passing at least one roller over the mandrel and the first ply while maintaining the desired amount of tension within the first ply. The at least one roller is at least partially complementary in shape with the mandrel.