Patent ID: 6312247
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: B29C,B30B

Abstract:
A vacuum debulking table for fiber reinforced thermoplastic prepreg comprising:a) a base;b) a base table mounted to the base;c) a platen mounted to the base table, the platen having a frame therein and the base table including a vacuum aperture located within said frame, said platen including a heat generator where said heat generator is connected to a heat control;d) tooling conforming to said frame and a kit to be debulked;e) a pair of opposing pressurized cylinders coupled to said base at a first end, where said opposing pressurized cylinders are electrically connected to be actuated by a pressurized actuator control;f) a top cover mounted to said base and attached at a second end of said opposing pressurized cylinders, said top cover including a flexible bladder;g) an insulator mounted to said base table surrounding said platen;h) an insulation cover blanket configured to be drawn between the insulator and top cover;i) at least one activation switch;j) a vacuum pump connected to said vacuum aperture, wherein said vacuum pump has a vacuum control; andk) a programmable controller connected to said at least one activation switch, said pressurized actuator control, said heat control and said vacuum control.