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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2006
Applicants:
Max Krogager, Linköping, SE;
Björn Weidmann, Borensberg, SE;
Mikael Petersson, Linköping, SE;
Inventors:
Assignee:
SAAB AB, Linköping, SE;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B 37/00 (2006.01); B32B 38/00 (2006.01); B32B 38/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a contoured composite article. A separation distance of dividing elements of a dividing unit configured to divide a tape comprising fiber is adjusted. The tape is fed through the dividing unit to divide the tape into a plurality of inter-connected or separate, substantially longitudinal strips. The tape is laid onto a surface with an automatic tape laying apparatus.