Patent ID: 8991014
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: B29C,D04H

Abstract:
1. A fibre laying machine comprising: a laying head with a roller configured to pivot about an axis of rotation and to apply a plurality of preimpregnated fibres to an application surface by rolling over the application surface; wherein the fibres are distributed along a lower generatrix of the roller and in contact with an exterior surface of the roller over an angle of wrap, wherein the roller comprises: a cylindrical body; at least first and second pivoting rings around the body; and a plurality of ribs or flanges for immobilizing the pivoting rings with respect to the body in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation, each of the at least first and second pivoting rings immobilized by first and second of the plurality of ribs or flanges positioned on opposing sides of the pivoting ring, wherein the at least first and second pivoting rings are configured to pivot independently of one another.