James K Cordell

US Patent:

20210060886, Mar 4, 2021

Filed:

Aug 29, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/555108

Inventors:

- Fort Worth TX, US
Steven Cordell - Covington TX, US
James Cordell - Azle TX, US
Michael Christopher Burnett - Fort Worth TX, US
Mark Mays - Bedford TX, US

Assignee:

Bell Textron Inc. - Fort Worth TX

International Classification:

B29D 99/00
B64F 5/10

Abstract:

Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for manufacturing composite assemblies comprising laying up composite plies on molds for two or more uncured components, joining the molds for the two or more uncured components to form a tubular body, and curing the joined components simultaneously to create a single composite assembly. The single composite assembly may form a spar for an aerodynamic component. The method may further comprise forming at least one axial edge having a sloped shape on the uncured components and mating the sloped axial edges together when joining the uncured components. The molds for the two or more uncured components may comprise female tools or both female tools and male tools. The two or more cured composite assemblies may comprise one or more of carbon and fiberglass composite materials.