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Stephen R Norko

from Shelton, CT
Deceased

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  • 58 Sunset Dr, Shelton, CT 06484 (203) 924-1650
  • Bishopville, SC
  • Milford, CT
  • Beacon Falls, CT

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Selectively-Flexible Mold Having A Shell Supported By A Collapsible Truss Structure

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US Patent:
54334187, Jul 18, 1995
Filed:
Dec 22, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/173311
Inventors:
Kenneth M. Nowak - Easton CT
Stephen R. Norko - Shelton CT
Assignee:
United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT
International Classification:
B29C 3348
US Classification:
249139
Abstract:
A selectively-flexible, selectively-rigid, reusable, one-piece mold is used to fabricate a composite part having a complex shape on an outer surface of the mold. Disposed within the interior of the shell is a grid-type support truss structure having a plurality of individual support members attached at one end to headers that are attached by clips to the inside surface of the shell at predetermined locations. The support members are locked in place relative to each other by the use of pins placed in holes formed at various locations in the support members. When locked in place in this manner, the shell is stiffened, thereby facilitating the fabrication of the composite part on the mold. When the pins are removed, the shell is allowed to flex, thereby facilitating the removal of the cured composite part from the outer surface of the mold.
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