Patent ID: 8858218

Claim:
A tool for a resin transfer moulding method, the tool comprising: a mould; a mould cover; a cavity; a resin trap; a transition region; a pressure means; a pressure means connection coupling the resin trap to the pressure means; wherein the cavity accommodates a component therein; wherein the resin trap is integrated in the tool; wherein the transition region establishes a connection between the cavity and the resin trap; wherein the transition region comprises a separation element; wherein the pressure means is configured at least to positively pressurize the resin trap and wherein the resin trap communicates with the cavity; wherein the cavity, the resin trap and the transition region are integrated in the tool and are formed, when the mould and the mould cover are joined; wherein the transition region comprises a separation element arranged between the cavity and the resin trap and configured so as to form a siphon-like transition connection between the cavity and the resin trap; and wherein the siphon-like transition connection is located below a bottom portion of the resin trap.