Patent ID: 11884028
Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Field: Other special machines (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 0:
1. An improved automated fiber placement scoop comprising;
an automated fiber placement scoop comprising a scoop body configured to withstand temperatures at or above 500° C.; and
the scoop body including;
at least one curve point on a distal end of the scoop configured for engaging a roller;
at least one fin positioned on the at least one curve point at the distal end of the scoop body, wherein the at least one fin is shaped to cooperate with the at least one curve point engaging the roller;
an internal cavity disposed within the scoop body further comprising a porous internal lattice support structure shaped to allow gas and/or liquid to flow within an interior of the scoop body and pass through the porous internal lattice support structure;
a scoop bottom defining a bottom surface feature pattern configured to facilitate removal of the scoop from a build plate; and
a scoop exterior defining at least one surface topography, adjacent a scoop body proximal end, configured to reduce thermal stress.