James O Ayers

US Patent:

20090193961, Aug 6, 2009

Filed:

Aug 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/063998

Inventors:

David W. Jensen - Mapleton UT, US
Keith Davis - Albany OR, US
Boyd Kimber Gunnell - Somerville MA, US
Gregory James Larson - Vail AZ, US
David L. Blunck - Canby OR, US
Tyler Evans - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steve Hansen - Draper UT, US
Sarita Rogers - Boise ID, US
Jennifer Boyce - Renton WA, US
Eve Pate - Provo UT, US
James T. Ayers III - Doraville GA, US

International Classification:

D04C 1/00
D04C 3/00

US Classification:

87 8, 87 33

Abstract:

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for the manufacture of composite lattice structures comprising a weaving mechanism configured to position fibers in a lattice structure, the weaving mechanism comprising one or more bobbins , each one or more bobbin configured to carry fiber and a plurality of horn gears configured to move the one or more bobbins across the face of the weaving mechanism to control the position of the fiber carried by the one or more bobbins in the lattice structure, and a shape retention structure configured to hold the fibers in lattice structure. Beneficially, such an apparatus, system, and method would automate the process of manufacturing composite lattice structures and reduce the costs associated with the existing methods for manufacturing such structures.