DE202016104843U1 - Draping device for producing a three-dimensional preform - Google Patents

Abstract

A draping device (13) for producing a three-dimensional preform (5), comprising a plurality of drapery dies (15a, 15b, 15c), and a die (14) which images the shape of the preform (5) to be produced, the draping dies (15a, 15b, 15c) are arranged to cooperate with the die (14), a stack (11) of a height H of fibrous webs and / or fibrous webs placed in an opening position of the draping device (13) on the die (14) by draping the draping punches (15a, 15b, 15c) onto the die (14) and compressing them to a predetermined final thickness D, the draping punches (15a, 15b, 15c) being actuated by actuators (19), and a control device is provided, which controls the actuators (19) for actuating the Drapierstempel (15a, 15b, 15c), characterized in that the control device is arranged to control the actuators (19) for actuating the Drapierstempel (15 a, 15b, 15c) in such a way that during draping through at least one first draping die (15b) at least one second draping die (15a, 15c) in a guiding position, which is different from the opening position, at a distance A from the die (14) is positioned and held, and that in the guide position, the second Drapierstempel (15a, 15c) at least partially a gap S to the stack (11), wherein for the distance A is: distance A = height H + gap S, with gap S ≥ 0; and / or that in the guiding position, the second draping punch (15a, 15c) at least partially contacts the stack (11) and compresses it by a compression K, wherein the distance A = distance A = final thickness D + compression K, with compression K> 0 and compression K ≤ height H - final thickness D.

Description

The invention relates to a draping device for producing a three-dimensional preform according to the preamble of claim 1.

In the course of the production of fiber-reinforced plastic components, also called fiber composite components, the RTM process, resin transfer molding process, is common practice, especially as an industrial use. The entire manufacturing process up to a usable plastic component consists of several subsequent individual processes. In a first process step, near-net shape preforms / semi-finished fiber products are produced, which essentially already have the outer shape of the later plastic component. In this preform process (production of a preform) are usually several layers of fiber fabric or fiber fabric, usually in two-dimensional form, stacked or possibly joined (sewing, welding, gluing), so that the stack of fiber fabrics and / or fiber layers in Essentially already has the necessary outer contours and in some cases already special layers or layer thicknesses or local features ( WO 2012/156524 A1 ). Preferably, a binder is introduced into the parting planes of the layers, which after achieving a reshaped three-dimensional shape and its activation and curing leads to a fixation of the layers to one another and the corresponding 3D contour ( WO 2012/156523 A1 ). For the preform process, the fabric stacks are transferred to a forming tool and usually under (relatively low) pressure by closing the forming tool as far as the contour of the subsequent molding approximated and hardened by activation of the binder (heating and cooling), so that the semi-finished fiber near net shape in a Tool of a press for carrying out the RTM method itself can be inserted ( WO 2010/103471 A2 ). Depending on requirements, the semi-finished fiber is still re-cut or punched at predetermined locations in order to achieve an even more precise contour of the semifinished fiber product (preform) over the later plastic component. After inserting the semifinished fiber product in the tool of a press, which is preferably suitable for the RTM process, the mold halves are closed and injected the necessary resin into the cavity of the tool, wherein the resin impregnates the fiber structure of the semifinished fiber, the fibers includes and fixed incorporated into the resin matrix. After curing of the resin, the fiber-reinforced plastic component can be removed from the mold.

In addition to the RTM process itself, the production of a semifinished fiber product already lays the foundation for success in the production of a plastic component.

In the prior art, a variety of ways to produce a preform are known, wherein initially a manual or automated production of a flat as possible stack of fiber fabrics and / or fiber bed takes place, which then transferred in a press from its 2D shape into a 3D shape becomes.

For the 3D forming of multi-layered two-dimensional blanks from fiber fabrics and / or fiber layers, the following method steps are also known: fiber webs or webs are unwound from a roll and combined as required from a plurality of different fabrics or layers, shapes and sizes into a stack , It may be necessary to edit or cut the outer and possibly inner contour according to a pattern of the preform or the plastic molding. The pattern is generated from a development of the preform, or the final component. Preferably, the created, essentially flat stack or fiber stack is then draped by means of a draping device, respectively converted into a three-dimensional preform ( WO 2012/062824 A1 . WO 2012/062825 A1 . WO 2012/062828 A1 ).

Further methods for producing a preform are, for example, from the documents DE 10 2010 043 663 A1 . DE 10 2010 043 665 A1 and DE 10 2010 043 666 A1 in which a fiber stack is placed or formed between a draping device and a mold shell, then a draping tool is extended out of the drapery device and at least partially introduces the stack of fiber fabrics and / or fiber webs into the mold shell until the stack reaches the mold shell by means of this draping tool pressed and fixed there. Subsequently, in a predetermined sequence, further draping tools are moved individually or together out of the draping device in the direction of the shell mold in order to drape the fiber stack into the 3D form predetermined by the shell mold.

When draping semi-finished layers of glass or carbon fibers in 2D or 3D component contours, there is a great deal of focus on the controllable and controllable material guidance during the forming process. A significant contribution here can be made by a sequential draping process, as described, for example, in the document DE 10 2013 109 854 A1 is described. In this case, the upper mold is divided into individual segments (Drapierstempel) and the closing of the forming takes place in several stages. Of the sequential draping process has the advantage that a fiber material can flow from the edge regions for the molding of beads, depressions, embossments, etc., so that a conformal deformation of the reinforcing fibers can be achieved. The individual Drapierstempel be extended for this purpose in a defined time sequence and close with the lower tool or the die to a distance which is determined by the maximum possible compaction of the deformed fiber layers.

To better support this recharge, the document says DE 10 2013 109 854 A1 further proposed to form the Drapierstempel on their surface facing the preform, each with different surface roughness or friction, in order to achieve different Abgleiteigenschaften the fiber material.

This process can produce preforms of high quality. However, there is the disadvantage that the determination of which surface roughness is suitable is usually only possible by means of corresponding test series, which requires that the respective draping punches must be frequently processed or replaced until a satisfactory result is achieved. This is usually associated with high time, personnel and material costs, and therefore causes correspondingly high costs.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device which allows the production of three-dimensional preforms with high quality in a simple and cost-effective manner.

As a solution, there is provided a draping device for producing a three-dimensional preform comprising a plurality of drapery dies and a die which images the shape of the preform to be produced, the drapery dies adapted to cooperate with the die to form a stack of height H of Fibrous webs and / or fibrous webs placed on the die in an opening position of the draping device by means of draping the draping dies onto the die and compressing them to a predetermined final thickness D, the drapery dies being actuated by actuators, and with a control device being provided; which drives the actuators to actuate the Drapierstempel. The control device is set up to actuate the actuators for actuating the draping punches so that at least one second draping punch is positioned and held at a distance A from the die during draping by at least one first draping punch in a guiding position which is different from the opening position is, and that in the guide position, the second Drapierstempel at least partially a gap S to the stack, wherein for the distance A is: distance A = height H + gap S, with gap S ≥ 0; and / or that in the guide position the second drapery stamp at least partially touches the stack and compresses it by a compression K, wherein the distance A is: distance A = final thickness D + compression K, with compression K> 0 and compression K ≤ height H - Final thickness D.

With the specified draping device, it is possible to realize a sequential draping process in which the upper mold is divided into individual segments or draping dies and the closing of the forming tool takes place in several stages, such as from the component interior to the component edge. The assumption of a leadership position by a Drapierstempel has the effect that the Drapierstempel acts as a kind of leadership, so that wrinkles or throws can be avoided. At the same time, it is thus possible to introduce compressive or compressive forces or hold-down forces directly via individual draping punches, and thus to have a direct influence on the re-flow behavior of the fiber material of the stack, resulting in a controlled subsequent flow of fiber material from the edge regions for the impression of, for example, corrugations , Depressions, embossings, or other superficially complex contours such as double-curved radii, Kofferecken and the like is made possible so that a contour-faithful deformation can be achieved and induced by the deformation induced material overhangs or at least reduced.

The distance A is always seen as the distance between a draping die and the die of the draping device. It can thus also be understood as a Drapierwerkzeugabstand, wherein die and Drapierstempel form the Drapierwerkzeuge. The height H denotes the height of the stack of fibrous webs and / or fibrous webs, which is processed into a preform in the draping device. Depending on the design, the stack may have different heights H, depending on the number of individual layers or local reinforcements in individual areas. In the draping device itself, a gap S can continue to form between the stack and the drapery dies. However, under the formation of a gap S, it does not fall that the draping device is in an opening position for inserting the stack. Also, a Vorschließposition, which can be taken before the actual Drapierprozess of the individual Drapierstempeln, does not fall under the meaning of the gap S, which forms only during the Drapierprozess. Touches a drapery stamp on the stack and applies pressure this, the stack is compressed or compressed by a compression K. The compression K depends on the force exerted on the stack. However, the stack can only be compressed to a final thickness D, which also corresponds to the final thickness D of the preform. Thus, it follows that the compression K can only move in a thickness range which is formed between the final thickness D and the height H of the stack. Because the stack can be designed with different heights, different gaps S and / or different compressions K can also be formed during the draping process. For example, it would also be possible for the stack to have a gap S to a draping die, whereas for another, or, if in the effective range of the aforementioned draping die, the stack already has a different height H, a compression K on the same die already exists Pile interacts. In the guiding position, the draping punch may also take on the function of smoothing the stack, if it has buckled, for example, when inserting the stack in the opening position of the draping device. But even at different heights H within the stack areas with a higher height H in the leading position can be smoothed once and possibly slightly compressed.

The opening position is understood to be the position of the die and draping stamp of the draping device, in which the stack is deposited and positioned in the draping device on the die.

The spacing A of the die and draping punches may be so dimensioned that in the guide position the gap S is less than 1 mm, less than 0.8 mm, less than 0.6 mm, less than 0.4 mm and particularly preferably less than 0 , 2 mm. By forming in this way a small gap between the at least one second Drapierstempel and the stack, or the uppermost layer of fiber fabric and / or Fasergelege the stack, the second Drapierstempel can serve as a guide that prevents material overhangs in the region of the second Drapierstempels when the at least one first Drapierstempel is closed and transforms the stack in this area and it is due to the release of fiber material in the region of the second Drapierstempels. At the same time, due to the small gap formed, the second draping die does not exert any force on the stack, so that the fiber material can flow freely and unhindered.

Alternatively and preferably, the distance A may be so dimensioned that in the guiding position the at least one second draping die partially compresses the stack and the compression K is less than 80%, preferably less than 50%, preferably less than 30% and particularly preferably less than 15 % of the difference of height H and final thickness D of the stack is.

Preferably, in the guiding position, the second drapery punch may in particular exert a compression K or hold down force on the stack which has a pressure of less than 5 × 10 ⁴ Pa, preferably less than 2 × 10 ⁴ Pa, particularly preferably less than 1 × 10 ⁴ Pa equivalent. In this way, by means of the second Drapierstempels a predetermined, in particular variable and adjustable compression or hold-down force is introduced, it is possible to take a direct influence on the Nachfließverhalten the fiber material of the stack and to influence this desired. Vorteilshaft thereby is further that while a small compression or small hold-down forces are possible, so that the Nachfießen the fiber material is not impeded too much or made impossible and / or the forming by means of the first Drapierstempels is not adversely affected.

It can preferably be provided that individual or all of the draping punches work by means of a position control and / or position regulation, and / or by means of a pressure control and / or pressure regulation.

Preferably, the control device of the draping device is set up to further actuate the actuators for actuating the draping stamps so that the second draping stamp is first draped at least parts of the stack and then raised again and brought into the guiding position, and / or after draping the stack The draping stamps are raised again by means of all draping stamps, so that the preform can be removed.

Alternatively or in combination, the control device of the draping device is set up so that the position of the at least one drapery stamp is to be controlled and / or regulated for at least one of the draping stamps with corresponding activation of the associated actuator, and / or a pressure which is at least one of the at least one Drape stamp on the pile is exercised, to control and / or to fix.

It can further be provided that the first drape stamp is a draping stamp of a group of first draping dies, the draping dies of the group of first draping dies being operable individually and / or jointly, and / or the second draping stamp being a draping stamp of a group of second draping dies, wherein the draping dies the group second Drapierstempel are individually and / or jointly operated.

Further advantageous measures and embodiments of the subject matter of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and the following description with the drawings.

Show it:

1 a schematic representation of an industrial plant for the production of fiber-reinforced molded parts with a prior production of three-dimensional preforms according to the prior art;

2a to 2c Steps of an exemplary prior art method; and

3a to 3d Steps of a method according to an embodiment of the invention.

4a to 4d Steps of a method according to another embodiment of the invention.

In the presentation of the 1 is very heavily schematized an industrial plant 1 to recognize which ultimately for the production of a fiber-reinforced molding 2 by means of an RTM process in a press 4 with an upper and lower tool 3 serves. The fiber reinforced molding 2 is made of a three-dimensional near net shape preformed preform 5 made previously generated in some schematically illustrated steps. As a starting point for the preform 5 serves a fiber material, for example in the form of a layer of fiber fabric, fiber fabric or the like. This fiber material may, for example, as a roll over an indicated role 6 to provide. In a cutting device 7 is then by means of a cutter 8th from the roll a single layer of fiber fabric or fiber fabric or a fiber mat, which is not explicitly shown here, tailored. Subsequently, this layer of fiber fabric or fiber fabric over a suitable transport device, which in the illustration of the 1 is indicated only by curved arrows, an indicated binder application device 9 supplied in which binder is applied to the layer of fiber fabric or fiber fabric. The binder application can be done, for example, by spraying, rolling, dipping or the like. Alternatively to this procedure with the binder application device 9 for the application of binder, it would also be possible to preimpregnate the fiber material with a suitable binder, so that this step can be omitted. However, this is familiar to the person skilled in the art from the general state of the art, so that it need not be discussed further here.

After the order of the binder, or if this step is omitted and the binder is already present in the fiber material, the layer of fiber fabric or fiber fabric then passes to a stacking device 10 in which the individual layers of fiber fabric or fiber fabric to a here indicated stack 11 be stacked up. It can also be a stapling, sewing or otherwise connecting the individual layers at locations where this is useful and necessary for design reasons, can be provided. The layers of fiber fabric or fiber fabric have after the cutting process in the cutting device 7 typically a near-net shape. Nevertheless, even after stacking the layers of fiber fabric or fiber fabric to the stack 11 in the stacker 10 further trimming, punching or the like, if desired or required. In addition to layers of fiber fabric, layers of fiber fabric or combinations of different layers of fiber fabric and / or fiber fabric may also be stacked 11 be merged.

After the pile 11 is prepared so he gets in the embodiment shown here in a heater 12 in which the pile 11 , as indicated here, via a means of transport through an oven, a track with infrared radiation or the like is performed. The stack 11 is preheated and the typically thermally activated binder is activated or liquefied so far that the stack 11 Although still has a high flexibility, but in the stack 11 However, processed layers of fiber fabric and / or Fasergelege adhere to each other during cooling.

The core functionality in the production of the three-dimensionally preformed preform 5 Now comes the draping device shown in the next step 13 to. The draping device 13 has a die 14 on what a shot 17 , For example, a receiving table, is arranged and the subsequent shape of the three-dimensionally preformed preform 5 maps. About drapery stamp 15a . 15b . 15c for draping and / or fixing, which by means of actuators 19 , which in turn against a support 18 supported or held by this, at a distance from the die 14 can be positioned, the stack becomes 11 now in the form of the matrix 14 pressed and typically cools by the metallic material of the die 14 , which is very good heat-conducting and heat from the stack 11 dissipates, out. As a result, the binder hardens and there is the three-dimensionally preformed preform 5 , which in its shape is already shaped near net shape and the shape of the die 14 and the drapery stamp 15a . 15b . 15c follows. This can Drapierstempel 15a . 15b . 15c be used, which is the Sticking fiber material, and / or there are particular stamp as Drapierstempel 15a . 15b . 15c used, which for moving the fiber material, for example, in the recesses of the die 14 serve. As known in the art, the draping punches have 15a . 15b . 15c actuators 19 on, which are suitable, the drapery stamp 15a . 15b . 15c towards or from the die 14 to move away. Depending on the orientation of the actuators 19 and Drapiergeometrie thus results during draping also a corresponding component of movement of the stack 11 in or parallel to the surface of the die 14 ,

The preform 5 is as far as dimensionally stable by the cured binder that this, without losing its shape, at least further transported and possibly stored. However, it has not yet reached its final shape and hardness, this will only be achieved in the subsequent RTM process. The so in the drapery device 13 preformed and ideally glued and hardened in her pile 11 then forms the preform 5 which, as already described above, the press 4 for the RTM process can be supplied.

Now it is so that in particular the Drapierstempeln 15a . 15b . 15c for pulling in the pile 11 Of layers of fiber fabric and / or fiber fabric is of particular importance, since a very uniform feeding or pressing the stack 11 into the recesses of the matrix 14 must be done. Only so can wrinkles or unnecessary stresses in the material of the stack 11 be avoided. However, this is a basic requirement for a good quality of the molded part produced in the RTM process 2 and associated with a good quality of the fiber-reinforced molded parts thus produced 2 ,

Depending on the component geometry to be reshaped in the production process, it may be of particular advantage here for a compression K or hold-down forces, as are also known, for example, in sheet metal forming, directly via individual draping dies 15a . 15b . 15c contribute. In this way, material overhangs, such as those induced by reshaping superficially complex contours, such as double-curved radii, box corners or the like, can be effectively prevented or reduced.

This should be with reference to the 2a to 2c be illustrated with reference to an illustrative example.

The 2a shows a draping device 13 with three drapery stamps 15a . 15b and 15c , The 2a shows a matrix 14 , which is arranged for example on a receiving table, and with a recess 16 is formed, so that the die 14 has a tub geometry. In the 2a is the first process step of forming shown, with a stack 11 formed of multiple layers of fiber fabrics and / or fiber webs and in an opening position of the draping device 13 on the mold 14 is positioned.

In a next process step, the in 2 B Shown are the drapery stamps 15a . 15c , which at the edge or laterally offset of the recess 16 are arranged, moved to a distance A, which in this case the final thickness D of the stack 11 or the resulting preform 5 corresponds, wherein the fiber layers of the stack 11 in this area to the matrix 14 be formed. The drapery stamps 15a . 15c In each case exercise a corresponding pressure or a corresponding force on the stack 11 from which the stack 11 in the appropriate places on the die 14 Press and hold it down.

In a next process step, which in 2c is shown, now closes the drapery stamp 15b to make the pile 11 to those of the matrix 14 to formulate given geometry.

However, this can lead to the problem that the of the Drapierstempeln 15a . 15c built-hold forces are so great that the Drapierstempel 15b can not reach the intended end position, with the result that the stack 11 not contoured in the recess 16 can be draped, so that, as in the 2c shown the recess 16 not completely from the stack 11 and the drapery stamp 15b is completed. A preserved, not contoured preform 5 will usually not be suitable for further processing, or may even lead to damage of optionally provided Harzinfiltrationswerkzeugen.

To avoid this problem, a method according to a first embodiment of the invention is proposed, which is described below with reference to the 3a to 3d is described.

First, as in 3a presented a stack 11 a height H of several layers of fiber fabrics and / or fiber webs formed and on the die 14 a draping device 13 in an opening position of the draping device 13 positioned.

In a further process step, as in 3b depicted, the drapery stamp 15a and 15c , also as second drapery stamp 15a . 15c designated, extended. In contrast to 2 B However, the extension is not complete, but the Drapierstempel 15a and 15c be in a guiding position, which is different from the opening position, on the die 14 moved so that there is a distance A, which is the height H of the stack 11 and a gap S, which is between the stack 11 and the drapery stamp 15a . 15c forms, results.

In the embodiment shown here, the distance A can be determined and specified so that in the in 3b shown leadership position of Drapierstempel 15a and 15c between the drapery stamps 15a and 15c and the uncompressed stack 11 the height H forms a gap S. The formation of a gap S to the stack 11 may be particularly advantageous in cases where it is desired that the material of the fiber fabric and / or fiber fabric of the stack 11 in a subsequent draping by means of the Drapierstempels 15b should flow freely and without tension, for example, in the case that large transformations are to take place and thus a strong Nachfließen of fiber material of the stack 11 is required, but at the same time it is desired that the drapery stamp 15a and 15c form a kind of leadership, which should prevent it to wrinkles, throws or the like of the fiber material comes. It is therefore preferred that in this case the gap S between the uncompressed stack 11 the height H and the drapery stamps 15a . 15c less than 2 mm, preferably less than 1.5 mm, less than 1.0 mm, less than 0.7 mm and particularly preferably less than 0.4 mm.

In a third process step, which in 3c is shown, now closes the Drapierstempel 15b and compress the stack 11 in the local area where the drapery stamp is 15b acts on a final thickness D. Because of the drapery stamps 15a and 15c not exercised hold-down forces or the gap S to the stack 11 can the drapery stamp 15b here now completely extend, there the fiber material of the stack 11 can flow freely, and thus accurately mold the component contour.

In a fourth process step, which in 3d is now shown, the previously spent in the leading position Drapierstempel 15a and 15c fully extended and at a distance A between die 14 and drapery stamp 15a . 15c driven, which corresponds to the final thickness D, so that the stack 11 is brought into the desired near net shape with the corresponding final thickness D.

Subsequently, in a further method step (not shown), the draping punches 15a . 15b and 15c be retracted, and the preform 5 in the form of the stack formed by the first to fourth process steps 11 with its final thickness D, can be taken. The preform 5 now lies as a precisely molded preform 5 Preform for further processing in subsequent process steps, such as with reference to 1 explained RTM method.

It will be understood that the optimum distance A or optimum gap S may depend on the desired application, in particular on the material used for the fiber webs and / or fiber webs of the stack 11 , the number, size and shape of the layers in the stack 11 and / or the number, type and / or extent of the transformations to be made.

Furthermore, it may be possible that by local reinforcements of the stack 11 this has locally different heights H over its shape. It may therefore happen that in the leading position partially different column S between the stack 11 and the drapery stamps 15a . 15c be trained.

The drapery stamps 15a . 15b . 15c can by means of actuators 19 be actuated and moved, which in turn are controlled by a control device. It may be provided that the movement of Drapierstempel 15a . 15b . 15c under a control or regulation of the position of the draping punches 15a . 15b . 15c he follows. In this case, the distance A or the gap S can be specified directly, and the control device controls the actuators 19 so on, that the drapery stamp 15a . 15b . 15c directly approach each of the predetermined positions in this way.

It can also be provided that the actuators 19 For example, are designed as a hydraulic cylinder, which can be acted upon with different pressures. For example, the controller may cause an actuator 19 for the drapery stamp 15a or 15c a first pressure is applied to the drape stamp 15a or 15c to move into the guide position and form a gap S, and may further cause the actuator 19 for the drapery stamp 15a or 15c is subjected to a second, higher pressure, the Drapierstempel 15a or 15c moved to an end position in which the stack 11 to the contour of the die 14 draped to its final thickness D. The distance A or the gap S are not directly specified or do not serve as manipulated variables for the actuation of the actuators 19 but arise indirectly.

While with respect to 3a to 3d a preferred method according to the invention This is not limiting, and many different variations and modifications are conceivable.

Thus, for example, it is conceivable that in the in 3b illustrated process step the Drapierstempel 15a . 15c first completely up to a distance A, which is the final thickness D of the stack 11 corresponds, be closed, that is, in a position corresponding to 2 B be brought, so that the pile 11 to the matrix 14 can cling or at least contour-like to the die 14 is formed, and the drapery stamp 15a . 15c open again up to a guide position corresponding to a distance A = height H + gap S, as in 3b shown to the Nachgleiten during the draping process with the Drapierstempel 15b (see. 3c ).

Furthermore, it is also conceivable from the in the 3a to 3d shown deviating purely sequential draping process, and the Drapierstempel 15b , as the first drapery stamp 15b , partially overlapping in time with the drapery stamps 15a . 15c , as second drapery stamp 15a . 15c to move. For example, the drapery stamp 15a and 15c into the leadership position as in 3b being shown while at the same time the drapery stamp 15b partially closed, as well as in the leading position. The drapery stamps 15a and 15c are then held in leadership position while the drapery stamp 15b is further closed to a distance A = final thickness D, as in 3c shown. This has the advantage, inter alia, that a cycle time for the draping process can be reduced.

Conversely, it is also conceivable, the Drapierstempel 15a and 15c not at the same time, but in succession or partly at the same time, partly in succession to move into the leadership position. There is also the possibility for different drapery stamps 15a . 15c different distances A and / or different column S pretend. It is also conceivable to make these variables variable in time, so that, for example, a desired time-varying profile of the gap S can be specified in order to further optimize the process.

Another embodiment of the invention will be described in relation to FIGS 4a to 4d explained in more detail below.

First, as in 4a shown, and identical to 3a , a pile 11 a height H of several layers of fiber fabrics and / or fiber webs formed and on the die 14 a draping device 13 in an opening position of the draping device 13 positioned.

In a next method step, which is now the embodiment of the 3b deviates, as in 4b depicted, the drapery stamp 15a and 15c , also as second drapery stamp 15a . 15c designated, extended in a leadership position. In this case, the extension of the Drapierstempel 15a . 15c in the leading position even down to the pile 11 fiber fabrics and / or fiber fabrics, but in the present case, unlike 2 B the stack 11 not to its final thickness D, but to a distance A from the die 14 and drapery stamps 15a . 15c which deviates from the final thickness D by a compression K, but the distance A is at most equal to the height H of the stack 11 may be at which the drapery stamp 15a . 15c the stack 11 just touch or not touch anymore.

In the embodiment shown here, the distance A can be determined and specified so that in the in 4b shown leadership position of Drapierstempel 15a and 15c between the drapery stamps 15a and 15c and the pile 11 forms a distance A, which is composed of the final thickness D and the compression K.

In this case, the distance A from die 14 and drapery stamps 15a . 15c so determined and given that in the leading position the drapery stamp 15a and 15c on the stack 11 abut and compress this partially, so that sets a corresponding compression or hold down force. In other words, depending on the choice of the compression K, a correspondingly reduced hold-down force can be specified, the compression K upon reaching the final thickness D of the stack 11 maximum and with a decreasing compression K a reduced holding force on the stack 11 exerts up to a compression of zero, if the distance A is such that the Drapierstempel 15a . 15c the stack 11 just or no longer touch and the stack 11 formed with a height H remains.

In a third process step, which in 4c is shown, now closes the Drapierstempel 15b and compress the stack 11 in the local area where the drapery stamp is 15b acts on its final thickness D. Because of the drapery stamps 15a and 15c exerted compression K or the now low hold-down forces, the Drapierstempel 15b here now completely extend, there the fiber material of the stack 11 guided and according to the compression K can flow specifically, and thus accurately mold the component contour.

In a fourth process step, which in 4d is now shown, the previously Drapier stamps were in the leading position 15a and 15c fully extended and at a distance A between die 14 and drapery stamp 15a . 15c driven, which corresponds to the final thickness D, so that the stack 11 is brought into the desired near net shape with the corresponding final thickness D.

Subsequently, in a further method step (not shown), the draping punches 15a . 15b and 15c be retracted, and the preform 5 in the form of the stack formed by the first to fourth process steps 11 with its final thickness D, can be taken. The preform 5 now lies as a precisely molded preform 5 Preform for further processing in subsequent process steps, such as with reference to 1 explained RTM method.

It may therefore happen that in the leading position partially different compression K on the stack 11 from the drapery stamps 15a . 15c is exercised. Regardless of this, it has been found in practical trials that in many cases compression K or hold down force which is less than 5 × 10 ⁴ Pa, preferably less than 2 × 10 ⁴ Pa, more preferably less than 1 × 10 ⁴ Pa corresponds to good results. In this case, the second or the second draping stamp (s) will be used 15a . 15c , which serve in the leading position for hold down or for compression, a sufficiently large hold down force on the layers of fiber fabrics and / or fiber layers in the stack 11 exercised to sufficiently tension and withhold it, if with or with the first drapery stamps 15b a local draping and forming the pile 11 at a recess 16 or the like of the die 14 takes place, so that the Nachfließen the fiber material can be controlled, and at the same time the hold-down force or the compression K is not too large, with the risk that with reference to the example of 2a to 2c described disadvantages occur.

It can also be provided that the actuators 19 For example, are designed as a hydraulic cylinder, which can be acted upon with different pressures. For example, the controller may cause an actuator 19 for the drapery stamp 15a or 15c a first pressure is applied to the drape stamp 15a or 15c to move to the guide position and to apply the desired compression K or hold down force, and may further cause the actuator 19 for the drapery stamp 15a or 15c is subjected to a second, higher pressure, the Drapierstempel 15a or 15c moved to an end position in which the stack 11 to the contour of the die 14 draped to its final thickness D. The distance A or the compression K are not directly specified or do not serve as manipulated variables for the control of the actuators 19 but arise indirectly as a result of the partial compression to a distance A = final thickness D + compression K or complete compression to a distance A = final thickness D of the fiber material in the stack 11 ,

Conversely, it is also conceivable, the Drapierstempel 15a and 15c not at the same time, but in succession or partly at the same time, partly in succession to move into the leadership position. There is also the possibility for different drapery stamps 15a . 15c specify different compression K or different hold-down forces. It is also conceivable to make these variables variable over time so that, for example, a desired time-varying profile of the compression K or the hold-down force can be predetermined in order to further optimize the process.

In the illustrated embodiments of the 3a to 3d respectively. 4a to 4d a sequential draping process takes place, closing the draping device 13 , with the drapery stamps 15a . 15b . 15c , takes place in several stages, in this example from the component interior (corresponding to the position of the Drapierstempels 15b ) towards the edge of the component (corresponding to the positions of the draping punches 15a . 15c ) he follows. In this way, a subsequent flow of fiber material of the stack 11 guaranteed by the edge regions for the impression of beads, depressions, embossments, etc. and a contour-faithful transformation of the stack 11 be achieved. The individual drapery stamps 15a . 15b . 15c are extended for this purpose in a defined time sequence and close with the lower tool or the die 14 to a distance A, which by the final thickness D of the stack 11 or the resulting preform 5 is determined.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

 industrial plant

2

 molding

3

 Tool

4

 Press

5

 preform

6

 role

7

 cutter

8th

 cutter

9

 Binder application device

10

stacker

11

stack

12

heater

13

draping

14

die

15a, 15b, 15c

 Drapierstempel

16

recess

17

admission

18

 support

19

 actuators

A

 distance

D

 final thickness

H

Height of the pile 11

S

 gap

K

 compression

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• WO 2012/156524 A1 [0002]
• WO 2012/156523 A1 [0002]
• WO 2010/103471 A2 [0002]
• WO 2012/062824 A1 [0005]
• WO 2012/062825 A1 [0005]
• WO 2012/062828 A1 [0005]
• DE 102010043663 A1 [0006]
• DE 102010043665 A1 [0006]
• DE 102010043666 A1 [0006]
• DE 102013109854 A1 [0007, 0008]

Claims (7)

Draping device ( 13 ) for producing a three-dimensional preform ( 5 ) comprising a plurality of drapery stamps ( 15a . 15b . 15c ), and a die ( 14 ), which determine the shape of the preform ( 5 ), the drapery stamps ( 15a . 15b . 15c ) are arranged to communicate with the matrix ( 14 ) to work together, a stack ( 11 ) a height H of fibrous webs and / or fibrous webs which in an opening position of the draping device ( 13 ) on the die ( 14 ) is placed by means of the drapery stamp ( 15a . 15b . 15c ) on the die ( 14 ) and to compress to a predetermined final thickness D, wherein the Drapierstempel ( 15a . 15b . 15c ) of actuators ( 19 ) are actuated, and wherein a control device is provided which the actuators ( 19 ) for actuating the draping punches ( 15a . 15b . 15c ), characterized in that the control device is set up to control the actuators ( 19 ) for actuating the draping punches ( 15a . 15b . 15c ) such that during draping through at least a first drape stamp ( 15b ) at least a second draping stamp ( 15a . 15c ) in a guide position, which is different from the open position, at a distance A from the die ( 14 ) is positioned and held, and that in the leading position of the second Drapierstempel ( 15a . 15c ) at least partially a gap S to the stack ( 11 ), wherein the following applies to the distance A: distance A = height H + gap S, with gap S ≥ 0; and / or that in the leading position the second drape stamp ( 15a . 15c ) the stack ( 11 ) is at least partially touched and compressed by a compression K, wherein the following applies to the distance A: distance A = final thickness D + compression K, with compression K> 0 and compression K ≦ height H - final thickness D. Draping device ( 13 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the distance A is such that the gap S is preferably less than 2 mm, less than 1.5 mm, less than 1.0 mm, less than 0.7 mm and particularly preferably less than 0.4 mm. Draping device ( 13 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the distance A is dimensioned such that in the guide position, the compression K less than 80%, preferably less than 50%, preferably less than 30% and more preferably less than 15% of the difference of height H and final thickness D of the stack ( 11 ) is. Draping device ( 13 ) according to one of claims 1 to 3, w characterized in that the second drapery stamp ( 15a . 15c ) is in the leading position a compression K on the stack ( 11 ), which corresponds to a pressure of less than 5 × 10 ⁴ Pa, preferably less than 2 × 10 ⁴ Pa, particularly preferably less than 1 × 10 ⁴ Pa. Draping device ( 13 ) According to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the control device is arranged (the activation of the actuators 19 ) for actuating the draping punches ( 15a . 15b . 15c ) so that the second drape stamp ( 15a . 15c ) first parts of the stack ( 11 ) and then raised again and brought into the guiding position, and / or after the draping of the stack ( 11 ) by means of all drapery stamps ( 15a . 15b . 15c ) the drapery stamps ( 15a . 15b . 15b ) are raised again so that the preform ( 5 ) can be removed. Draping device ( 13 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the control device is set up, for at least one of the Drapierstempel ( 15a . 15b . 15c ) under appropriate control of the associated actuator ( 19 ) the position of the at least one drapery stamp ( 15a . 15b . 15c ) and / or a pressure to be controlled by the at least one draping stamp ( 15a . 15b . 15c ) on the stack ( 11 ) is exercised, controlled and / or regulated. Draping device ( 13 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the first drapery stamp ( 15b ) a drapery stamp of a group of first drapery stamps ( 15b ), wherein the drapery stamps of the group of first drapery stamps ( 15b ) are operable individually and / or jointly, and / or the second Drapierstempel ( 15a . 15c ) a drapery stamp of a group of second drapery stamps ( 15a . 15c ), the draping punches of the group of second drapery punches ( 15a . 15c ) can be operated individually and / or jointly.

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