Continuous Fiber Deposition Path for Composite Strength-to-Weight

The patent extracts the essential function of fiber reinforcement by using a single continuous fiber instead of multiple discrete fibers. The single fiber path is designed to carry the critical load paths through the structure, eliminating the need for complex multi-fiber arrangements while maintaining or improving structural efficiency. This extraction of the core reinforcement function resolves the contradiction by simplifying the fiber placement system while enhancing strength-to-weight ratio.

The patent segments the fiber reinforcement function into a single continuous path that is optimized for specific load-bearing requirements. Instead of distributing multiple fibers throughout the structure, the single fiber path is strategically routed to follow principal stress trajectories, providing targeted reinforcement where most needed. This segmentation approach improves strength-to-weight ratio by concentrating reinforcement efficiency.

The patent replaces traditional mechanical fiber placement systems with a digital modeling and simulation approach. The single fiber path is determined through computational methods that model stress distribution and optimize fiber routing. This substitution of mechanical trial-and-error placement with digital precision modeling enables high manufacturing precision for single fiber deposition while managing system complexity through software-based solutions.

The patent uses digital copying and modeling of the fiber path before actual deposition. The optimized fiber path is created as a digital template that guides the deposition process, ensuring precise reproduction of the designed single fiber trajectory. This copying approach from digital model to physical implementation achieves high manufacturing precision while reducing the complexity of real-time control during deposition.