Abstract: A filament winding system includes a head that selects the number of tows within a winding band while winding and positions the winding band directly on the mandrel according to its contours.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 24, 1988
Date of Patent:
September 19, 1989
Assignee:
Hercules
Inventors:
Brian A. Alenskis, Gerald L. Geil, Dee R. Gill, Brian N. Moloney