Patent ID: 7419372
Filing Date: 2008-09-02
Classification: B29C,B29D

Abstract:
1. A continuous molding apparatus for molding a fiber reinforced plastic member with a curvature utilizing a core having a shape corresponding to the shape of the member with a curvature and disposed on a plane, the apparatus comprising: a device for feeding a release film deformed in advance to correspond to the curvature of the molded member; a device for feeding plural sheets of semi-cured prepreg material formed by impregnating carbon fiber or glass fiber with thermosetting resin; a device for laminating and deforming the prepreg into a predetermined shape; a hot press device for heating and pressing the laminated and deformed release film and laminated body into a predetermined shape; a puller disposed before and after the hot press device for gripping the laminated body and introducing the same into the hot press device; and a postcure device for heating the laminated body exiting the hot press device; wherein the hot press is performed while preventing tension from being placed on the fiber in the prepreg.