A method of manufacturing a composite structure (2) comprising providing a mandrel (4) comprising a base part (6) and at least one conical part (8a-d). The base part (6) comprises an elongate shaft. The base part (6) of the mandrel (4) comprises a cylindrical surface around a longitudinal axis of the base part (6). The at least one conical part (8a-d) extends from the cylindrical surface of the base part (6). The mandrel (4) and a braiding machine (24) are moved relative to one another such that fibre tows (30) are braided over at least the base part (6) of the mandrel (4). The mandrel (4) and the braiding machine (24) are arranged such that during the braiding process, none of the fibre tows (30) intersect with a vertex (10) of the at least one conical part (8a-d) of the mandrel (4).
B29C 70/24 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues orientées dans au moins trois directions formant une structure tridimensionnelle
B29C 70/32 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau rotatifs
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COMPOSITE CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector comprises: manufacturing a tubular hub portion which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C, the hub portion comprising a thermoplastic polymer reinforced with continuous, circumferentially-oriented fibre reinforcement; placing the hub portion into a mould featuring at least one cavity; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to fill the at least one cavity to form a flange portion around the hub portion.
B29K 105/10 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils orientés
B29K 105/12 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de longueur réduite, p. ex. filaments coupés, fibres coupées ou crins
A door and hold open rod assembly of an aircraft includes a door, and a hold open rod assembly secured to the door. The hold open rod assembly is configured to support the door in an opened position when the hold open rod is deployed. The hold open rod assembly includes a first rod segment extending along a rod central axis, a second rod segment surrounding the first rod segment and in a telescoping arrangement with the first rod segment, and a locking apparatus operably connected to the first rod segment and the second rod segment, the locking apparatus configured to automatically lock the first rod segment in an extended position relative to the second rod segment.
E05C 17/30 - Dispositifs pour tenir les battants dans une position d'ouvertureDispositifs pour limiter l'ouverture des battants ou pour tenir les battants dans une position d'ouverture par une pièce mobile disposée entre le battant et le dormantDispositifs de freinage, butées ou tampons combinés avec ces dispositifs par des moyens mécaniques par une barre mobile ou une pièce équivalente disposée entre le dormant et le battant de structure extensible, p. ex. télescopique
B64D 29/06 - Fixation des nacelles, carénages ou capotages
A locking mechanism for a hold open rod. The hold open rod includes a first elongate member and a second elongate member, slidably arranged to move between a first configuration and a second configuration, the second configuration being extended relative to the first configuration. The mechanism includes a locking mechanism operable between a locked state and an unlocked state and arranged, in the locked state, to prevent the first and second elongate members from returning to the first configuration. The first elongate member includes a first surface. The locking mechanism includes a locking member moveable between a first position and a second position. The locking member includes a second surface.
A storage tank includes a storage chamber configured to store a working fluid, a first skin forming the storage chamber, a second skin positioned radially outwardly of the first skin, an insulation cavity formed between the first skin and the second skin, and a foam layer positioned radially outwardly of the second skin. The foam layer may comprise a low density polyurethane foam, or a mid-high density polyurethane foam.
A storage tank includes a storage chamber configured to store a working fluid such as for example a cryogenic fluid. The storage tank has a first skin forming the storage chamber and a second skin positioned radially outwardly of the first skin. An insulation cavity is formed between the first skin and the second skin. A sensor configured to detect the presence of a substance in the insulation cavity is provided, wherein the substance is usually present in an environment external to the storage tank but not in the working fluid stored
F17C 1/12 - Récipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables avec des moyens pour assurer une isolation thermique
B64D 37/00 - Aménagements relatifs à l'alimentation des groupes moteurs en carburant
F17C 13/00 - Détails des récipients ou bien du remplissage ou du vidage des récipients
F17C 13/02 - Adaptations spéciales des dispositifs indicateurs, de mesure ou de contrôle
G01M 3/04 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite
G01M 3/32 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour récipients, p. ex. radiateurs
A safety system for a storage tank. The storage tank includes a storage chamber configured to store a working fluid, a first skin forming the storage chamber, a second skin positioned radially outwardly of the first skin, an insulation cavity formed between the first skin and the second skin and a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure in the insulation cavity. The safety system is configured to monitor a rate of change in the measured pressure and to determine that damage to the storage tank has occurred if the rate of change in the measured pressure is above a desired value.
A method of manufacturing a composite structure includes providing a mandrel comprising a base part and at least one conical part. The base part comprises an elongate shaft. The base part of the mandrel comprises a cylindrical surface around a longitudinal axis of the base part. The at least one conical part extends from the cylindrical surface of the base part. The mandrel and a braiding machine are moved relative to one another such that fibre tows are braided over at least the base part of the mandrel. The mandrel and the braiding machine are arranged such that during the braiding process, none of the fibre tows intersect with a vertex of the at least one conical part of the mandrel.
B29C 53/42 - Cintrage et assemblage, p. ex. pour la fabrication d'objets creux par cintrage de feuilles ou de bandes perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de l'objet à former et assemblage des bords pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets séparés en utilisant des surfaces de formage internes, p. ex. des mandrins
F16D 3/38 - Joints de Hooke ou autres joints avec organe intermédiaire équivalent auquel chaque pièce d'accouplement est reliée par pivot ou par glissement avec un seul organe intermédiaire à tourillons ou paliers disposés sur deux axes perpendiculaires l'un à l'autre
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COMPOSITE CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: providing a tubular mandrel which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C; winding continuous fibre reinforcement, impregnated with a thermosetting polymer, around the mandrel to form a tubular hub portion which extends substantially parallel to the central axis C; curing the hub portion; placing the hub portion into a mould featuring at least one cavity; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to fill the at least one cavity to form a flange portion around the hub portion.
F16B 9/00 - Assemblages de tiges ou de pièces tubulaires à des surfaces plates formant angle
B29C 53/56 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale
B29C 53/80 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 57/00 - Façonnage d'extrémités de tubes, p. ex. formage de brides, tulipage ou fermetureAppareils à cet effet
B29C 70/28 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes opération de façonnage des matières composites comprenant uniquement des renforcements
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
A pipe is provided which extends from a first portion to a second portion. The pipe is arranged to transfer fluid at an operational pressure from the first portion to the second portion. The pipe comprises a bend portion between the first and second portions in which the pipe transitions from extending in a first direction A to extending in a second direction B. The bend portion of the pipe comprises a non-circular cross section, the non-circular cross section having a shape selected to resist relative movement of the first and second portions when the pipe is subject to the operational pressure.
A pipe 2 is provided which extends from a first portion 4 to a second portion 6. The pipe is arranged to transfer fluid at an operational pressure from the first portion to the second portion. The pipe comprises a bend portion 8 between the first and second portions in which the pipe transitions from extending in a first direction A to extending in a second direction B. The bend portion of the pipe comprises a non-circular cross section, the non-circular cross section having a shape selected to resist relative movement of the first and second portions when the pipe is subject to the operational pressure.
A fibre-reinforced polymer composite shaft for transmitting loads along a central axis is provided. The composite shaft comprises a first interface surface extending along the central axis and comprising at least one helical groove and/or a plurality of circumferential grooves for engaging with at least one corresponding helical ridge and/or a plurality of corresponding circumferential ridges of a second interface surface of an end fitting. The at least one helical groove and/or the plurality of circumferential grooves comprises at least one flank with a flank angle of between 32° and 51°. In such an assembly, a preload structure is arranged to provide a radial biasing force to bias the first interference surface against the second interference surface.
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: manufacturing a tubular pre-form which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C, the tubular pre-form comprising continuous circumferentially-oriented fibre reinforcement; manufacturing a continuous fibre pre-form net, the pre-form net comprising a support layer and continuous fibre reinforcement, the continuous fibre reinforcement being secured by being stitched to the support layer; placing the tubular pre-form and the pre-form net together into a mould to form a tubular hub portion from the tubular pre-form and a flange portion from the pre-form net, the flange portion extending from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis C; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to form a composite connector comprising the flange portion and the hub portion.
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
B29B 11/16 - Fabrication de préformes caractérisées par la structure ou la composition comprenant des charges ou des agents de renforcement
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p. ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
F16L 23/22 - Raccords à brides caractérisés par les moyens d'étanchéité les moyens d'étanchéité étant des segments exclusivement en un matériau autre qu'un métal
A composite shaft with an end fitting mounted on an interface region on at least one end of said shaft, and a preload structure arranged to provide a biasing force to bias the composite shaft against the end fitting; wherein the preload structure is in an interference fit with the composite shaft. The preload structure is applied to the composite shaft in a subsequent operation to the mounting of the end fitting to the shaft.
F16B 4/00 - Assemblage par retrait, p. ex. en portant les pièces à assembler à des températures différentesMontage à forceAttaches à serrage par friction non largables
F16C 7/02 - Structure des bielles de longueur fixe
F16D 1/072 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre non démontables faisant intervenir une déformation plastique
F16D 1/092 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu de serrageAccouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu et clavette longitudinale à serrage radial, obtenu par une force axiale appliquée sur au moins deux surfaces coniques les deux surfaces coniques en prise étant placées sur le moyeu et sur l'arbre
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COMPOSITE CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit includes: manufacturing a continuous fibre pre-form net that is shaped to comprise a hub-forming portion 156 and a flange-forming portion, the continuous fibre pre-form net comprising continuous fibre reinforcement and a common support layer to which the continuous fibre reinforcement is secured by being stitched thereto; placing the continuous fibre pre-form net into a mould, the mould being shaped such that the hub-forming portion forms a tubular hub portion which extends along a central axis and the flange-forming portion forms a flange portion which extends from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to form a composite connector comprising the flange portion and the hub portion.
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p. ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
F16B 9/00 - Assemblages de tiges ou de pièces tubulaires à des surfaces plates formant angle
B29C 53/56 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale
B29C 53/80 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 57/00 - Façonnage d'extrémités de tubes, p. ex. formage de brides, tulipage ou fermetureAppareils à cet effet
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
A fiber reinforced polymer composite pipe includes first and second ends and defines a central axis running in a longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end, and the pipe including at least one non-linear portion along the central axis between the first end and the second end. A first material extends continuously from the first end to the second end, the first material being a fiber reinforced polymer material comprising fiber reinforcement in a polymer matrix and having an electrical resistivity determined by an electrically conductive fiber reinforcement and/or an electrically conductive additive in the polymer matrix; and a second material arranged at the at least one non-linear portion and extending discontinuously between the first end and the second end, and has an elastic modulus greater than the elastic modulus of the first material in the longitudinal direction.
F16L 9/12 - Tuyaux rigides en plastique avec ou sans armature
B29C 45/14 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. moulage par injection autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
D01F 9/12 - Filaments de carboneAppareils spécialement adaptés à leur fabrication
A composite tube comprising a region of greater diameter forming a bellow. The bellow has a first side and a second side spaced apart in the axial direction of the tube. Each side of the bellow comprises at least one hole and the at least one hole on the first side is offset in relation to the at least one hole on the second side. The holes in the bellow provide increased flexibility, thereby allowing a greater amount of bending or articulation in the shaft. The holes reduce the amount of material in the sides of the bellow, thereby reducing the material stiffness and thereby increasing the flexibility.
F16L 9/12 - Tuyaux rigides en plastique avec ou sans armature
B29C 33/48 - Moules ou noyauxLeurs détails ou accessoires comportant des moyens ou conçus spécialement pour faciliter le démoulage d'objets, p. ex. des objets à contre-dépouille avec des moyens rétractables ou démontables
B29C 57/00 - Façonnage d'extrémités de tubes, p. ex. formage de brides, tulipage ou fermetureAppareils à cet effet
B29C 70/16 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues
A composite tube (2) comprising a region of greater diameter forming a bellow (4). The bellow (4) has a first side (20) and a second side (21) spaced apart in the axial direction of the tube (3). Each side of the bellow (20, 21) comprises at least one hole (6, 7) and the at least one hole (6) on the first side (20) is offset in relation to the at least one hole (7) on the second side (21). The holes in the bellow provide increased flexibility, thereby allowing a greater amount of bending or articulation in the shaft. The holes reduce the amount of material in the sides of the bellow, thereby reducing the material stiffness and thereby increasing the flexibility. As the increased flexibility is provided in the sides of the bellow, the flexibility is achieved without increasing the diameter or axial length of the bellow. Axial length is kept to a minimum as a single bellow can provide the desired degree of flexibility rather than requiring the use of several bellows. This presents an advantage in applications where there is limited space or where added weight is undesirable.
F16C 1/02 - Arbres flexiblesMoyens mécaniques pour transmettre un mouvement dans une gaine flexible pour transmettre un mouvement de rotation
F16D 3/10 - Accouplements avec moyens pour faire varier la relation angulaire de deux arbres coaxiaux pendant le mouvement d'entraînement
F16L 9/14 - Tubes en matériaux composites, c.-à-d. faits de matériaux non complètement couverts dans un seul des groupes précédents
F16L 27/108 - Raccords réglablesRaccords permettant un déplacement des parties raccordées comportant uniquement une connexion flexible les extrémités des tuyaux étant assemblées au moyen d'un manchon flexible le manchon ayant la forme d'un soufflet avec uniquement une ondulation
A composite fluid transfer conduit is provided. The conduit includes a first end portion, a second end portion and a main body portion between the first and second end portions. At least one of the first and second end portions is an end portion comprising a circumferential groove in a radially outer surface of the fluid transfer conduit, an axial end face, and a transition surface between the axial end face and the circumferential groove. The transition surface is configured such that, for any angle of impact of the end portion with a planar impact surface, a resultant impact force on the end portion is directed away from the circumferential groove.
F16L 57/02 - Protection des tuyaux ou d'objets de forme similaire contre les dommages ou les usures internes ou externes contre la fissuration ou le flambement
F16L 27/12 - Raccords réglablesRaccords permettant un déplacement des parties raccordées permettant réglage ou déplacement sensiblement longitudinal
F16L 9/147 - Tubes en matériaux composites, c.-à-d. faits de matériaux non complètement couverts dans un seul des groupes précédents comportant uniquement des couches en métal et en matière plastique avec ou sans renforcement
A method of producing a universal joint assembly. The method comprises providing a joining member for forming a universal joint, said joining member comprising a first pivot and a second pivot; applying continuous fibre reinforcement and a polymer matrix to a form including said joining member to create a single fibre-reinforced polymer structure in which the joining member is embedded; and splitting said single fibre-reinforced structure into a first fibre-reinforced polymer shaft and a second fibre-reinforced polymer shaft that are coupled together by the joining member to form a universal joint.
B29C 70/32 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau rotatifs
B29C 70/86 - Incorporation dans des couches de renforcement imprégnées cohérentes
A composite cylinder for an actuator. The cylinder includes: a radially inner fibre-reinforced polymer layer defining a hollow bore; a radially outer fibre-reinforced polymer layer; a primary conductive coil, and a first and second secondary conductive coil wound between the radially inner fibre-reinforced polymer layer and the radially outer fibre-reinforced polymer layer. The first secondary conductive coil extends axially along at least a first region of the cylinder and the second secondary conductive coil extends axially along at least a second region of the cylinder, and wherein the primary conductive coil extends axially along at least a central region of the cylinder between the first region and the second region.
G01D 5/22 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier l'inductance, p. ex. une armature mobile influençant deux bobines par une action différentielle
A composite cylinder 10 for an actuator, wherein the cylinder 10 comprises: a radially inner fibre-reinforced polymer layer 12 defining a hollow bore 18; a radially outer fibre-reinforced polymer layer 14; a primary conductive coil 20, and a first and second secondary conductive coil 22a, 22b wound between the radially inner fibre-reinforced polymer layer 12 and the radially outer fibre-reinforced polymer layer 14, wherein the first secondary conductive coil 22a extends axially along at least a first region 32 of the cylinder and the second secondary conductive coil 22b extends axially along at least a second region 34 of the cylinder 10, and wherein the primary conductive coil 20 extends axially along at least a central region 30 of the cylinder 10 between the first region 32 and the second region 34.
B29C 70/06 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement
B64C 13/40 - Dispositifs de transmission avec amplification de puissance utilisant la pression d'un fluide
A method of producing a universal joint assembly (100) is provided. The method comprises providing a joining member (106) for forming a universal joint, said joining member (106) comprising a first pivot (110) and a second pivot (112); applying continuous fibre reinforcement (206) and a polymer matrix (210) to a form (205) including said joining member (106) to create a single fibre-reinforced polymer structure (212) in which the joining member (106) is embedded; and splitting said single fibre-reinforced structure (212) into a first fibre-reinforced polymer shaft (102) and a second fibre-reinforced polymer shaft (104) that are coupled together by the joining member (106) to form a universal joint.
B29C 70/28 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes opération de façonnage des matières composites comprenant uniquement des renforcements
B64C 13/28 - Dispositifs de transmission sans amplification de puissance ou dans les cas où l'amplification de puissance est sans objet mécaniques
F16C 3/26 - Bras de manivelle élastiquesManetons montés élastiquement
A composite fluid transfer conduit is provided. The conduit includes a first end portion, a second end portion and a main body portion between the first and second end portions. At least one of the first and second end portions is an end portion comprising a circumferential groove in a radially outer surface of the fluid transfer conduit, an axial end face, and a transition surface between the axial end face and the circumferential groove. The transition surface is configured such that, for any angle of impact of the end portion with a planar impact surface, a resultant impact force on the end portion is directed away from the circumferential groove.
F16L 21/02 - Raccords avec manchon ou douille avec segments d'étanchéité élastiques entre le tuyau et le manchon ou entre le tuyau et la douille, p. ex. avec des segments roulants ou autres segments profilés préfabriqués
F16L 21/035 - Raccords avec manchon ou douille avec segments d'étanchéité élastiques entre le tuyau et le manchon ou entre le tuyau et la douille, p. ex. avec des segments roulants ou autres segments profilés préfabriqués placés sur l'extrémité mâle avant la fixation
F16L 25/00 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
F16L 47/18 - Raccords réglablesRaccords permettant le mouvement
A flexible coupling for transmitting torque between parts of a transmission shaft system comprises a tubular section of continuous-fibre-reinforced composite material which has been modified to form a living hinge section with reduced bending stiffness to allow flexion of the tubular section. The tubular section may be modified through the provision of a pattern of formations within the living hinge section. The formations may be in the form of apertures and/or recesses in the continuous-fibre-reinforced composite material to create a plurality of living hinges in the material between, in particular slots and/or grooves.
F16D 3/72 - Accouplements extensibles, c.-à-d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement avec pièces d'accouplement reliées par un ou plusieurs organes intermédiaires avec des fixations aux pièces d'accouplement axialement espacées
F16D 3/00 - Accouplements extensibles, c.-à-d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement
B29C 53/60 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale hélicoïdal en utilisant des surfaces de formage internes, p. ex. des mandrins
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 53/58 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale hélicoïdal
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit includes: providing a tubular mandrel which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C; providing a former on the tubular mandrel which extends substantially perpendicular to the central axis C; and winding continuous fibre reinforcement, impregnated with a thermosetting polymer, around the mandrel to form a tubular hub portion which extends substantially parallel to the central axis C and over the former to form a flange portion 308 which extends from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis C. Winding the continuous fibre reinforcement over the former includes passing the continuous fibre reinforcement across a first surface of the former that is substantially perpendicular to the central axis C and across a second surface of the former such that the former is encapsulated as a core for the flange portion.
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
B29C 53/56 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale
F16L 23/22 - Raccords à brides caractérisés par les moyens d'étanchéité les moyens d'étanchéité étant des segments exclusivement en un matériau autre qu'un métal
An apparatus for applying a liquid matrix to a fiber tow includes a belt press arranged to receive the fiber tow and compress it between two moving belts and a matrix application roller arranged to receive liquid matrix and transfer it to the fiber. The apparatus also includes a second matrix application component arranged adjacent to the matrix application roller so as to form a first gap between the component and the matrix application roller. The matrix application roller is positioned adjacent to the belt press so as to form a second gap between the matrix application roller and a belt of the belt press; and wherein the second gap is larger than the first gap.
B29B 15/12 - Revêtement ou imprégnation d'agents de renforcement de longueur indéfinie
B29C 70/38 - Empilage automatisé, p. ex. utilisant des robots, par application de filaments selon des modèles prédéterminés
B29C 70/50 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur indéfinie, p. ex. de "prepregs", de préimprégnés [SMC] ou de nappes multiaxiales [XMC]
A battery cell stack casing includes casing walls defining a housing interior for receiving a battery cell stack, a first end plate provided between the walls at a first end of the casing to close a first end of the housing interior, and a second end plate provided between the walls at a second end of the casing to close a second end of the housing interior. The casing walls have a multi-layer structure that includes, an inner layer having a first side facing into the housing interior and a second opposite side, an outer layer spaced outwardly from the second side of the inner layer, an air or vacuum-filled thermally insulating volume defined between the second side of the inner layer and the outer layer, and a layer of intumescent material provided on the first side of the inner layer.
H01M 10/658 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments par isolation ou protection thermique
H01M 50/124 - Boîtiers primairesFourreaux ou enveloppes caractérisés par le matériau ayant une structure en couches
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
A battery cell stack casing includes casing walls defining a housing interior for receiving a battery cell stack; a first end plate provided between the walls at a first end of the casing to close a first end of the housing interior. The casing also include a second end plate provided between the walls at a second end of the casing to close a second end of the housing interior. The casing walls have a multi-layer structure include: an inner layer having a first side facing into the housing interior and a second opposite side; an outer layer spaced outwardly from the second side of the inner layer; a thermally insulating volume defined between the second side of the inner layer and the outer layer, the thermally insulating material containing a low density thermally insulative material e.g., foam or other insulative material; and a layer of intumescent material provided on the first side of the inner layer.
H01M 10/658 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments par isolation ou protection thermique
H01M 50/124 - Boîtiers primairesFourreaux ou enveloppes caractérisés par le matériau ayant une structure en couches
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
A battery cell stack casing comprising: casing walls (4) defining a housing interior (200) for receiving a battery cell stack; a first end plate (2) provided between the walls at a first end of the casing to close a first end of the housing interior; and a second end plate (3) provided between the walls at a second end of the casing to close a second end of the housing interior; wherein the casing walls have a multi-layer structure comprising: an inner layer (11) having a first side facing into the housing interior and a second opposite side; an outer layer (12) spaced outwardly from the second side of the inner layer; an air or vacuum-filled thermally insulating volume (13')) defined between the second side of the inner layer and the outer layer; and a layer of intumescent material provided on the first side of the inner layer (11).
H01M 10/658 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments par isolation ou protection thermique
H01M 50/231 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par le matériau des boîtiers ou des bâtis ayant une structure en couches
H01M 50/24 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p. ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries de leur environnement, p. ex. de la corrosion
A battery cell stack casing comprising: casing walls (4) defining a housing interior (200) for receiving a battery cell stack; a first end plate (2) provided between the walls at a first end of the casing to close a first end of the housing interior; and a second end plate (3) provided between the walls at a second end of the casing to close a second end of the housing interior; wherein the casing walls have a multi-layer structure comprising: an inner layer (11) having a first side facing into the housing interior and a second opposite side; an outer layer (12) spaced outwardly from the second side of the inner layer; a thermally insulating volume (13) defined between the second side of the inner layer and the outer layer, the thermally insulating material containing a low density thermally insulative material e.g. foam or other insulative material; and a layer of intumescent material provided on the first side of the inner layer (11).
H01M 10/658 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments par isolation ou protection thermique
H01M 50/231 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par le matériau des boîtiers ou des bâtis ayant une structure en couches
H01M 50/24 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p. ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries de leur environnement, p. ex. de la corrosion
A method of manufacturing a composite material includes forming a conductive layer comprising one or more conductive filaments embedded in a polymeric matrix, forming a composite substrate comprising a polymeric matrix with fibre reinforcement and curing the polymeric matrix of the conductive layer and the polymeric matrix of the composite substrate.
B32B 27/38 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des résines époxy
B32B 27/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique d'une résine synthétique d'une sorte différente
B29C 70/00 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts
H01B 7/18 - Protection contre les dommages provoqués par des facteurs extérieurs, p. ex. gaines ou armatures par l'usure, la contrainte mécanique ou la pression
H01B 13/22 - GainageBlindageÉcransApplication de couches de protection d'un autre genre
A housing for an electrical device such as a battery, having a casing with opposing ends, the casing made of a composite material such that the housed device is surrounded by composite walls containing intumescent material which protects the outer composite materials from high temperatures generated inside the housing. An end cap is provided having a sandwich structure with a core, configured to evenly distribute compressive pre-load across a battery stack in the housing. A height adjustable end cap is also provided.
H01M 50/207 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme
H01M 50/231 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par le matériau des boîtiers ou des bâtis ayant une structure en couches
A housing for an electrical device such as a battery includes a casing with opposing ends. The casing is made of a composite material such that the housed device is surrounded by composite walls containing intumescent material which protects the outer composite materials from high temperatures generated inside the housing. An end cap is provided having a sandwich structure with a core, configured to evenly distribute compressive pre-load across a battery stack in the housing. A height adjustable end cap is also provided.
A composite transmission shaft includes a shaft portion, and a flanged end fitting. The flanged end fitting comprises a flared sleeve comprising a tubular portion and a flared portion, and a reinforcement portion fixed to the flared portion of the sleeve. The flanged end fitting and shaft portion have been resin transfer moulded together to form the transmission shaft.
B29C 65/00 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p. ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
B29C 57/00 - Façonnage d'extrémités de tubes, p. ex. formage de brides, tulipage ou fermetureAppareils à cet effet
B29C 70/86 - Incorporation dans des couches de renforcement imprégnées cohérentes
A filament wound composite fibre reinforced polymer shaft comprising helical wound fibres, the shaft having at least one hole perpendicular to an axis of the shaft; wherein fibre paths of the helical wound fibres divert around the hole. The hole can be used as an attachment point to connect the shaft to other parts, e.g. by means of a pin passed directly through the hole. The amount of metal used in this type of connection can be significantly reduced compared to using metal end fittings, thus greatly reducing cost and weight of the whole system. Fibres are diverted around the hole rather than the hole being cut through the fibres which would reduce the strength of the shaft as a whole. By diverting the fibres around the hole, the fibres retain their load bearing properties and the strength of the shaft is maintained even in the presence of the hole.
B29C 70/32 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau rotatifs
An assembly that includes a rotating component and flexible coupling. The flexible coupling includes a flexible torque disc having a first plurality of fixing points so that it can be mounted upon a first rotatable component, in use, and a second plurality of fixing points so that it can be mounted upon a second rotatable component, in use. The coupling also includes a support ring, and mounting means so that the flexible torque disc is secured to the support ring. The mounting means restrict deflection of the flexible torque disc relative to the support ring.
F16D 3/78 - Accouplements extensibles, c.-à-d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement avec pièces d'accouplement reliées par un ou plusieurs organes intermédiaires ayant la forme d'un disque élastique ou d'une bague plate disposés perpendiculairement à l'axe des pièces d'accouplement, différents jeux de trous dans le disque ou la bague étant reliés à chaque pièce d'accouplement, p. ex. joints Hardy
A threaded shaft for a ball screw comprising: a shaft of fibre-reinforced polymer material; and a helical ridge formed on an outer surface of said shaft, said helical ridge being formed from a fibre-reinforced polymer material comprising a plurality of helical fibres wound around the shaft in the same sense and grouped together to form the ridge. The helical ridge formed from grouped helical fibres all wound with the same sense provides excellent axial load carrying capability as the fibres run continuously from end to end of the shaft and can thus transmit load from end to end. This adds much greater strength than a shaft formed from plastics only. The load carrying capability of the fibre wound helical ridge can indeed approach that of existing metal threads while still being much lighter in weight.
B29D 1/00 - Fabrication d'objets pourvus de pas de vis
B29C 53/58 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale hélicoïdal
B32B 1/00 - Produits stratifiés ayant une forme non plane
B32B 3/30 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes caractérisés par une couche comportant des retraits ou des saillies, p. ex. des gorges, des nervures
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 37/24 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches avec au moins une couche qui ne présente pas de cohésion avant la stratification, p. ex. constituée de matériau granulaire projeté sur un substrat
F16H 25/22 - Mécanismes à vis avec billes, rouleaux ou organes similaires entre pièces travaillant en conjugaisonÉléments essentiels pour l'utilisation de ces organes
F16H 25/24 - Éléments essentiels pour ces mécanismes, p. ex. vis, écrous
39.
Composite beam joint with wedge-shaped inner and outer locking features
Disclosed is a composite beam structure having: an end piece, an end piece outer periphery surface, and an end piece mating end defining an end piece axial boundary, the end piece includes wedge-shaped inner locking features that are formed to project outwardly from the end piece outer periphery surface at the end piece mating end and are spaced apart from one another in the hoop direction; and a composite tube configured to surround at least a portion of the end piece mating end to form a beam joint, wedge-shaped imprints are formed through the composite tube, corresponding to the wedge-shaped inner locking features, the wedge-shaped imprints define respective composite tube wedge-shaped depression surfaces about a composite tube inner periphery and composite tube wedge-shaped boss surfaces about a composite tube outer periphery, and the wedge-shaped inner locking features of the end piece are covered by the composite tube wedge-shaped depression surfaces.
F16D 1/02 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour liaison bout à bout de deux arbres ou de deux pièces analogues
F16D 1/06 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre
B64C 25/34 - Trains d'atterrissage caractérisés par les éléments de contact avec le sol ou une surface analogue du type à roues, p. ex. bogies à roues multiples
An actuator includes: a cylinder, formed of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), that extends along an actuator axis between a cylinder first end and a cylinder second end, and defines a cylinder inner diameter surface; a screw shaft that extends along the actuator axis between a screw shaft first end and a screw shaft second end, that is at least partially within the cylinder, and that is operationally connected, intermediate of the screw shaft first and second ends, to the cylinder second end; a screw shaft head affixed to the screw shaft first end, that in operation rotates relative to the cylinder, and that defines a screw shaft head outer diameter surface that faces the cylinder inner diameter surface with a slip fit therebetween; and a bearing ring affixed to the screw shaft head outer diameter surface, that is formed of polyether ether ketone (PEEK).
F16H 25/24 - Éléments essentiels pour ces mécanismes, p. ex. vis, écrous
B29C 70/34 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau et façonnage ou imprégnation par compression
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p. ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
B29K 63/00 - Utilisation de résines époxy comme matière de moulage
B29K 271/00 - Utilisation de polyéthers comme matière de renforcement
Abstract A fibre-reinforced polymer composite shaft (2) for transmitting loads along a central axis (C) is provided. The composite shaft (2) comprises a first interface surface (4)extending along the central axis (C) and comprising at least one helical groove (6)and/or a plurality of circumferential grooves for engaging with at least one corresponding helical ridge (16) and/ora plurality of corresponding circumferential ridges of a second interface surface (14) of an end fitting (10). The at least one helical groove (6) and/orthe plurality of circumferential grooves comprises at least one flank with a flank angle of between 32 and 51 . In such an assembly, apreload structure (12) is arranged to provide a radial biasing force to bias the first interference surface (4) against the second interference surface (14).Date Recue/Date Received 2021-01-11
F16B 7/18 - Assemblages de barres ou assemblages de tubes, p. ex. de section non circulaire, y compris les assemblages élastiques utilisant des éléments filetés
F16B 33/02 - Tracé du filetageProfils de filetage particuliers
F16C 7/00 - Bielles ou organes de liaisons similaires pivotant aux deux extrémitésStructure des pieds de bielles
A fibre-reinforced polymer composite shaft for transmitting loads along a central axis is provided. The composite shaft comprises a first interface surface extending along the central axis and comprising at least one helical groove and/or a plurality of circumferential grooves for engaging with at least one corresponding helical ridge and/or a plurality of corresponding circumferential ridges of a second interface surface of an end fitting. The at least one helical groove and/or the plurality of circumferential grooves comprises at least one flank with a flank angle of between 32° and 51°. In such an assembly, a preload structure is arranged to provide a radial biasing force to bias the first interference surface against the second interference surface.
-1¨AbstractComposite shaftA composite shaft with an end fitting mounted on at least one end of said shaft anda preload structure arranged to provide a biasing force to bias the composite shaft against the end fitting; wherein the end fitting has a first interface surface, the first interface surface being tapered at an angle to the shaft axis; wherein the shaft has a second interface surface for engagement with the first interface surface, thesecond interface surface being tapered at an angle to the shaft axis, the secondinterface surface extending axially from a first end to a second end, the shaft being thicker at the second end than at the first end; wherein the shaft has a third interface surface; wherein the preload structure has a fourth interface surface for engagement with the third interface surface; and wherein at least one of the shaftand the preload structure is shaped such that the contact pressure of the thirdinterface against the fourth interface increases from the first end of the shaft to the second end of the shaft. The varying contact pressure of the third interface against the fourth interface (i.e. the contact pressure of the preload structure against the composite shaft) compensates for the varying contact pressure between the firstinterface and the second interface such that the overall contact pressure betweenthe composite shaft and the end fitting is more even across the axial length of the joint. Thus the force transfer between the composite shaft and the end fitting is more evenly distributed acrossthe joint and therefore more evenly distributed across the composite layers so that overall joint strength is increased (or converselyallowing a reduced size of part for the same equivalent strength, thereby savingweight).CAN_DMS: \135721940\1Date Recue/Date Received 2020-10-13Our Reference :55859989-981CA SC/mmSTATEMENT OF ENTITLEMENTTO: The Commissioner of PatentsCanadian Intellectual Property OfficePlace du Portage I, Room C-11450 Victoria StreetGatineau, Québec K1A 0C9IN THE MATTER OF a new Canadian Patent applicationin the name of CROMPTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITEDentitled COMPOSITE SHAFTPursuant to paragraph 54(2)(a) of the Patent Rules:The Applicant is entitled to apply for a patent.Date Recue/Date Received 2020-10-131/6Fig. 1 a 1 7 532_6 4 14Interface pressures over joint lengtha)c)coa)Axial distance along interfaceDate Re 9u e/Date Re ce ive d 2020-10-13ocooomom0- Fig . 1 b,)9I 0 12 pressure variation through thickness 117 r ===A _A ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MBEEMAIM,.0CZ 00_11119= ----------------------------------------------------------------- M=M15 14 13 radial pressure3/6Fig. 27 23 24 21 311- _________________________________________ ______________________ ----- --Aar 30 lir2 212 20Interface pressures over joint lengtha)ocoa)Axial distance along interfaceDate Re9ue/Date Re ce ived 2020-10-134/6Fig. 3X ( 7 23 24 21 311 ________________________ re 2 22 20Interface pressures over joint lengtha)ocoµ=a)Axial distance along interfaceDate Re9ue/Date Re ce ived 2020-10-135/6Fig. 427111011C--11Lµ72A=os:--;orjfµ,4.1114re:ASS1Fig. 531 41 7 3233 40A ) __ /A40 _________ Date Re9ue/Date Re ce ived 2020-10-13
A composite shaft with an end fitting mounted on one end of said shaft and a preload structure arranged to provide a biasing force to bias the composite shaft against the end fitting. The end fitting has a first interface surface, the first interface surface being tapered at an angle to the shaft axis and the shaft has a second interface surface for engagement with the first interface surface and is tapered at an angle to the shaft axis, the second interface surface extending axially from a first end to a second end, the shaft being thicker at the second end than at the first end. The shaft has a third interface surface and the preload structure has a fourth interface surface and the contact pressure of the third interface against the fourth interface increases from the first end of the shaft to the second end of the shaft.
F16D 1/092 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu de serrageAccouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu et clavette longitudinale à serrage radial, obtenu par une force axiale appliquée sur au moins deux surfaces coniques les deux surfaces coniques en prise étant placées sur le moyeu et sur l'arbre
A fiber-reinforced polymer composite component formed from a polymer matrix material containing fiber reinforcement. The component comprises a main portion and at least one raised feature extending from a surface plane s of said main portion. The at least one raised feature is arranged to incur visually perceptible damage when the component is subject to an impact with an energy above a predetermined impact energy threshold and to resist an impact with an energy below the predetermined impact energy threshold.
G01L 5/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet
B29K 71/00 - Utilisation de polyéthers comme matière de moulage
B29K 105/12 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de longueur réduite, p. ex. filaments coupés, fibres coupées ou crins
B32B 33/00 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par des propriétés particulières ou des caractéristiques de surface particulières, p. ex. par des revêtements de surface particuliersProduits stratifiés conçus pour des buts particuliers non couverts par une seule autre classe
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
A method of manufacturing a monolithic fiber-reinforced polymer composite component is provided. The method comprises providing a mould comprising a main cavity and at least one additional cavity that extends from the main cavity; introducing a polymer matrix material containing chopped fiber reinforcement into the mould to fill the main cavity and the at least one additional cavity to form a monolithic fiber-reinforced polymer composite component with a main portion formed in the main cavity and at least one raised feature formed in the additional cavity and extending from a surface plane of said main portion. The at least one raised feature is arranged to incur visually perceptible damage when the component is subject to an impact with an energy above a predetermined impact energy threshold and to resist an impact with an energy below the predetermined impact energy threshold.
G01M 3/38 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation de la lumière
F16L 9/12 - Tuyaux rigides en plastique avec ou sans armature
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet
A fiber reinforced polymer composite pipe includes first and second ends and defines a central axis running in a longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end, and the pipe including at least one non-linear portion along the central axis between the first end and the second end. A first material extends continuously from the first end to the second end, the first material being a fiber reinforced polymer material comprising fiber reinforcement in a polymer matrix and having an electrical resistivity determined by an electrically conductive fiber reinforcement and/or an electrically conductive additive in the polymer matrix; and a second material arranged at the at least one non-linear portion and extending discontinuously between the first end and the second end, and has an elastic modulus greater than the elastic modulus of the first material in the longitudinal direction.
F16L 9/12 - Tuyaux rigides en plastique avec ou sans armature
B29C 45/14 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. moulage par injection autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
D01F 9/12 - Filaments de carboneAppareils spécialement adaptés à leur fabrication
A fibre reinforced polymer composite pipe has a central axis running in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end. The pipe has at least one non-linear portion along the central axis between the first and second ends. A first material extends continuously from the first end to the second end. The first material has a fibre reinforced polymer material comprising fibre reinforcement in a polymer matrix and having an electrical resistivity determined by an electrically conductive fibre reinforcement and/or an electrically conductive additive in the polymer matrix. A second material is arranged at the at least one non-linear portion and extends discontinuously between the first end and the second end. The second material is a carbon fibre reinforced polymer material comprising carbon fibre reinforcement in a polymer matrix and having an elastic modulus provided by the carbon fibre reinforcement, wherein the elastic modulus of the second material is greater than the elastic modulus of the first material in the longitudinal direction.
A fibre-reinforced polymer composite component 2 formed from a polymer matrix material containing fibre reinforcement. The component 2 comprises a main portion 4 and at least one raised feature 6 extending from a surface plane s of said main portion 4. The at least one raised feature 6 is arranged to incur visually perceptible damage when the component 2 is subject to an impact with an energy above a predetermined impact energy threshold and to resist an impact with an energy below the predetermined impact energy threshold.
B29C 45/14 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. moulage par injection autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
B29C 45/17 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
A method of manufacturing a monolithic fibre-reinforced polymer composite component 228 is provided. The method comprises providing a mould 206 comprising a main cavity 208 and at least one additional cavity 210 that extends from the main cavity 208; introducing a polymer matrix material 222 containing chopped fibre reinforcement into the mould 206 to fill the main cavity 208 and the at least one additional cavity 210 to form a monolithic fibre-reinforced polymer composite component 228 with a main portion 230 formed in the main cavity 208 and at least one raised feature 232 formed in the additional cavity 210 and extending from a surface plane of said main portion 230. The at least one raised feature 232 is arranged to incur visually perceptible damage when the component 228 is subject to an impact with an energy above a predetermined impact energy threshold and to resist an impact with an energy below the predetermined impact energy threshold.
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
51.
Composite connectors and methods of manufacturing the same
A method of manufacturing a composite connector for a fluid transfer conduit is provided which comprises applying continuous fibre reinforcement, oriented at least partially circumferentially and pre-impregnated with a thermoplastic polymer to a tubular mould portion which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C; applying at least one further mould portion to form a complete mould in which the continuous fibre reinforcement is enclosed and injecting a thermoplastic polymer into the mould to form a connector with a tubular hub portion and a flange portion which extends from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis C. The tubular hub portion comprises a tubular seal section with an inner layer and an outer wherein the inner layer comprises the continuous fibre reinforcement and the outer layer comprises the injected thermoplastic polymer.
F16L 57/00 - Protection des tuyaux ou d'objets de forme similaire contre les dommages ou les usures internes ou externes
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet
B29C 45/73 - Chauffage ou refroidissement du moule
B29C 70/44 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant une pression isostatique, p. ex. moulage par différence de pression, avec un sac à vide, dans un autoclave ou avec un caoutchouc expansible
F16L 9/133 - Tuyaux rigides en plastique avec ou sans armature les parois étant constituées de deux couches
An electrical isolator comprising: a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from said first fluid-carrying member; a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between said first and second fluid-carrying member, wherein said resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component is adapted to convey fluid flowing from said first fluid-carrying member to said second fluid-carrying member; wherein said first fluid-carrying member comprises a first annular projection extending radially outwardly, and said second fluid-carrying member comprises a second annular projection extending radially outwardly such that an annular cavity is formed between the first and second annular projections; wherein the electrical isolator further comprises: a layer of circumferentially wound fiber-reinforced polymer in the annular cavity; and a layer of helical wound fiber-reinforced polymer extending over the first annular projection, the annular cavity and the second annular projection.
F16L 25/02 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour isoler électriquement l'une de l'autre les extrémités raccordées des tuyaux
H05F 1/00 - Prévention de la formation des charges électrostatiques
An isolator includes a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member; and a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between the first and the second fluid-carrying member. The component conveys fluid flowing from the first fluid-carrying member to the second fluid-carrying member. The isolator further has a reinforcing composite encircling the first fluid-carrying member, the second fluid-carrying member and the component. The reinforcing composite having first fibers extending at an angle of between −30 degrees and +30 degrees to a longitudinal axis (A-A) of the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component; second fibers interwoven with the first fibers and extending around the first fluid-carrying member, the second fluid-carrying member and the component at an angle of between +60 degrees and +90 degrees and/or between −60 degrees and −90 degrees to the longitudinal axis (A-A); and a resin.
B64D 45/02 - Dispositifs de protection contre la foudreDéperditeurs de potentiel
F16L 25/01 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour réaliser une conduction électrique entre les deux extrémités raccordées des tuyaux ou entre leurs éléments
H01B 3/08 - Isolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques quartzIsolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques verreIsolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques laine de verreIsolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques laine de laitierIsolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques émaux vitreux
H01B 3/48 - Isolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances organiques matériaux fibreux
An electrical isolator includes comprising: a first fluid-carrying member a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from the first fluid-carrying member to form a gap; a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component extending across the gap and bonded to the first and second fluid-carrying members so as to provide a fluid tight seal between the first fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component and between the second fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component. The isolator also includes a reinforcing composite encircling the first fluid-carrying member, the second fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component.
F16L 25/02 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour isoler électriquement l'une de l'autre les extrémités raccordées des tuyaux
H01B 19/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication d'isolateurs ou de corps isolants
An electrical isolator includes a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from the first fluid-carrying member in an axial direction and a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between the first and second fluid-carrying members. The component is adapted to convey fluid flowing from the first fluid-carrying member to the second fluid-carrying member. The isolator also include a first fluid sealing member provided between the first fluid-carrying member and the component, a second fluid sealing member provided between the second fluid-carrying member and the component, and a reinforcing composite encircling the first fluid-carrying member, the second fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component. A a radially inner portion of the component separates the first fluid-carrying member and the second fluid-carrying member by an axial distance. The first and second sealing members are located within the axial distance between the first and second fluid-carrying members.
An electrical isolator comprising: a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from said first fluid-carrying member; wherein said first fluid-carrying member has a first toothed surface and said second fluid-carrying member has a second toothed surface; wherein the electrical isolator further comprises: a fibre-reinforced polymer tube that overlaps both the first fluid-carrying member and the second fluid-carrying member and which contacts the first toothed surface in a first interface region of the fibre-reinforced polymer tube and which contacts the second toothed surface in a second interface region of the fibre-reinforced polymer tube; and a compression fitting arranged to bias the first interface region and the first toothed surface together.
An electrical isolator (10) is provided, the isolator (10) comprising:a first fluid-carrying member (12) and a second fluid-carrying member (14) spaced apart from the first fluid-carrying member (12) in an axial direction;a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (30) located between the first and second fluid-carrying members (12, 14), wherein the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (30) is adapted to convey fluid flowing from the first fluid-carrying member (12) to the second fluid-carrying member (14);a first fluid sealing member (46) provided between the first fluid-carrying member (12) and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (30);a second fluid sealing member (46) provided between the second fluid-carrying member (14) and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (30); anda reinforcing composite (50) encircling the first fluid-carrying member (12), the second fluid-carrying member (14) and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (30),wherein a radially inner portion (42) of the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (30) separates the first fluid-carrying member (12) and the second fluid-carrying member (14) by an axial distance, andwherein the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (30) is configured such that the first and second sealing members (46) are located within the axial distance between the first fluid-carrying member (12) and the second fluid-carrying member (14).
F16L 25/03 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour isoler électriquement l'une de l'autre les extrémités raccordées des tuyaux dans des raccords de tuyaux non démontables
F16L 25/12 - Raccords pour tuyaux espacés axialement
There is described an electrical isolator comprising: a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from said first fluid-carrying member; a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between said first and second fluid-carrying member, wherein said resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component is adapted to convey fluid flowing from said first fluid-carrying member to said second fluid-carrying member; wherein said first fluid-carrying member comprises a first annular projection extending radially outwardly, and said second fluid-carrying member comprises a second annular projection extending radially outwardly such that an annular cavity is formed between the first and second annular projections; wherein the electrical isolator further comprises: a layer of circumferentially wound fibre-reinforced polymer in the annular cavity; and a layer of helical wound fibre-reinforced polymer extending over the first annular projection, the annular cavity and the second annular projection. The layer of circumferentially wound fibre provides additional pressure resistance to the joint as it cannot expand under radial pressure and is therefore strong against radial loads, Such an electrical isolator with a layer of hoop fibre is better adapted to the high pressures of hydraulic systems. The layer of helical wound fibre provided radially outwardly of the circumferential fibre provides axial strength, providing axial compression on two projections and thus holds the two fluid-carrying members and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component all tightly together.
B64C 1/00 - FuselagesCaractéristiques structurales communes aux fuselages, voilures, surfaces stabilisatrices ou organes apparentés
B64D 45/02 - Dispositifs de protection contre la foudreDéperditeurs de potentiel
F16L 25/02 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour isoler électriquement l'une de l'autre les extrémités raccordées des tuyaux
An electrical isolator comprising: a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from said first fluid-carrying member; wherein said first fluid-carrying member has a first toothed surface and said second fluid-carrying member has a second toothed surface; wherein the electrical isolator further comprises: a fibre-reinforced polymer tube that overlaps both the first fluid-carrying member and the second fluid-carrying member and which contacts the first toothed surface in a first interface region of the fibre-reinforced polymer tube and which contacts the second toothed surface in a second interface region of the fibre-reinforced polymer tube; and a compression fitting arranged to bias the first interface region and the first toothed surface together. Conventional electrical isolators require complex multi-part unidirectional seals to prevent leakage of the fluid. Such seals are expensive as well as being difficult, complicated and time-consuming to assemble. By mating the fibre-reinforced polymer tube with the first and second fluid-carrying members by a toothed interface the two parts of which are biased together by means of the compression fitting, the fluid-carrying members and the fibre-reinforced polymer tube are brought into sufficiently firm contact that a good seal is made and maintained, thus preventing leakage of the fluid during use.
F16L 25/03 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour isoler électriquement l'une de l'autre les extrémités raccordées des tuyaux dans des raccords de tuyaux non démontables
F16L 25/12 - Raccords pour tuyaux espacés axialement
An electrical isolator (10; 210; 310; 410; 510) is provided, the isolator (10; 210; 310; 410; 510) comprising: a first fluid-carrying member (12; 212; 312; 412; 512; 612) a second fluid-carrying member (14; 214; 314; 414; 514; 614) spaced apart from the first fluid-carrying member (12; 212; 312; 412; 512; 612) to form a gap; a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (24; 224; 324; 424; 524; 624) extending across the gap and bonded to the first (12; 212; 312; 412; 512; 612) and second (14; 214; 314; 414; 514; 614) fluid-carrying members so as to provide a fluid tight seal between the first fluid-carrying member (12; 212; 312; 412; 512; 612) and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (24; 224; 324; 424; 524; 624) and between the second fluid-carrying member(14; 214; 314; 414; 514; 614) and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (24; 224; 324; 424; 524; 624); and a reinforcing composite (30; 230; 330; 430; 530; 630) encircling the first fluid-carrying member (12; 212; 312; 412; 512; 612), the second fluid-carrying member (14; 214; 314; 414; 514; 614) and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (24; 224; 324; 424; 524; 624).
B64D 45/02 - Dispositifs de protection contre la foudreDéperditeurs de potentiel
F16L 13/11 - Raccords collés ou cimentés à l'aide de matériaux dont on garnit l'espace entre les parties du raccord avant leur durcissage
F16L 25/03 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour isoler électriquement l'une de l'autre les extrémités raccordées des tuyaux dans des raccords de tuyaux non démontables
A method of manufacturing a composite connector 2, 124 for a fluid transfer conduit is provided which comprises applying continuous fibre reinforcement 103, oriented at least partially circumferentially and pre-impregnated with a thermoplastic polymer to a tubular mould portion 104 which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C; applying at least one further mould portion 106 to form a complete mould 108 in which the continuous fibre reinforcement 103 is enclosed and injecting a thermoplastic polymer 122 into the mould 108 to form a connector 2, 124 with a tubular hub portion 6, 128 and a flange portion 8, 126 which extends from the hub portion 6, 128 at an angle to the central axis C. The tubular hub portion 6, 128 comprises a tubular seal section 7 with an inner layer 11, 130 and an outer layer 9, 132, wherein the inner layer 11, 130 comprises the continuous fibre reinforcement 15, 103 and the outer layer 9, 132 comprises the injected thermoplastic polymer 122.
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
F16L 5/00 - Dispositifs utilisés pour le passage des tuyaux, des câbles ou des conduits de protection au travers des murs ou des cloisons
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
F16L 23/12 - Raccords à brides spécialement adaptés à des tuyaux particuliers
F16L 47/28 - Raccordement des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, l'axe du tuyau raccordé étant perpendiculaire à la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau
An isolator (10) is provided, the isolator (10) comprising: a first fluid-carrying member (12) and a second fluid-carrying member (14) spaced apart from the first fluid-carrying member (12); and a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (16) located between the first and the second fluid-carrying member (12, 14). The resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (16) is adapted to convey fluid flowing from the first fluid-carrying member (12) to the second fluid-carrying member (14). The isolator (10) further comprises a reinforcing composite (30) encircling the first fluid-carrying member (12), the second fluid-carrying member (14) and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (16). The reinforcing composite (30) comprises: first fibres extending at an angle of between -30 degrees and +30 degrees to a longitudinal axis (A-A) of the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (16); second fibres interwoven with the first fibres and extending around the first fluid-carrying member (12), the second fluid-carrying member (14) and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component (16) at an angle of between +60 degrees and +90 degrees and/or between -60 degrees and -90 degrees to the longitudinal axis (A-A); and a resin.
F16L 25/03 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour isoler électriquement l'une de l'autre les extrémités raccordées des tuyaux dans des raccords de tuyaux non démontables
F16L 25/12 - Raccords pour tuyaux espacés axialement
A tubular structure is described herein comprising an elongate tubular member extending between a first end and a second end, wherein the tubular member comprises an inwardly tapered portion adjacent said first end, the inwardly tapered portion narrowing the tubular member in a longitudinal direction towards said first end. A nut is also provided internally of said tubular member at said inwardly tapered portion, said nut having an outer surface that is in contact an inner surface of said tubular member. An annular member is also provided externally of said tubular member at said inwardly tapered portion, said annular member having an inner surface that is in contact with said outer surface of said tapered portion. The inner surface of said tubular member at said inwardly tapered portion is tapered so as to extend at an angle that compliments an angle of the outer surface of said nut.
F16B 7/02 - Assemblages de barres ou assemblages de tubes, p. ex. de section non circulaire, y compris les assemblages élastiques avec parties coniques
A threaded coupling comprises a first coupling member, a second coupling member and a locking assembly. The locking assembly comprises a locking member comprising a pin portion fixed to a flexible cable portion, and a lock nut. When the first coupling member is coupled to the second coupling member the locking assembly is arranged to restrict radial, circumferential and axial movement of the pin portion.
F16B 39/06 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage avec un organe traversant le filetage d'une pièce au moins, p. ex. une broche, une clavette, une goupille fendue, une vis une broche ou cavalier étant parallèle à l'axe du boulon
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
A composite tapered tubular assembly includes a composite tapered tube extending between a first end and a second end and tapered so as to have a smaller radius R1 at the first end than a radius R2 at the second end. The assembly also includes a first internal annular wedge that is in contact with an inner surface of the tube at said first end and a first external annular wedge in contact with the outer surface of the tube at said first end. The assembly further includes a first nut provided at said first end that is configured to be connected to said first internal wedge and a second external annular wedge provided on an outer surface of the tube and a second internal annular wedge in contact with the inner surface of said composite tube at said second end, and a second nut connected to an internal surface.
F16B 9/00 - Assemblages de tiges ou de pièces tubulaires à des surfaces plates formant angle
F16B 7/18 - Assemblages de barres ou assemblages de tubes, p. ex. de section non circulaire, y compris les assemblages élastiques utilisant des éléments filetés
F16S 3/00 - Éléments allongés, p. ex. éléments profilésLeurs assemblagesArmatures ou grilles
A composite tapered tubular assembly (100) is described herein comprising: a composite tapered tube (10) extending between a first end (10a) and a second end (10b). The tube (10) is tapered so as to have a smaller radius R1 at the first end (10a) than a radius R2 at the second end (10b). The assembly (100) also comprises a first internal annular wedge (30) that is provided so as to be in contact with an inner surface (12) of the tube 10 at said first end (10a) and a first external annular wedge (40) provided to be in contact with the outer surface of the tube 10 at said first end (10a). The assembly (100) further comprises a first nut (50) provided at said first end (10a), the first nut (50) being configured to be connected to said first internal wedge (30). The assembly further comprises a second external annular wedge (41) provided on an outer surface (11) of the tube (10) and a second internal annular wedge (31) provided to be in contact with the inner surface (12) of said composite tube (10) at said second end (10b), and a second nut (51) connected to an internal surface (43) of the second external annular wedge (41). A method for making the assembly is also described herein.
F16B 7/02 - Assemblages de barres ou assemblages de tubes, p. ex. de section non circulaire, y compris les assemblages élastiques avec parties coniques
F16B 21/00 - Dispositifs sans filetage pour empêcher le mouvement relatif selon l'axe d'une broche, d'un ergot, d'un arbre ou d'une pièce analogue par rapport à l'organe qui l'entoureFixations à ergots et douilles largables sans filetage
F16C 7/02 - Structure des bielles de longueur fixe
F16L 23/024 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la façon dont les brides sont fixées ou forment une extension aux tuyaux
A threaded coupling 2 comprises a first coupling member 4, a second coupling member 6 and a locking assembly 20. The locking assembly 20 comprises a locking member comprising a pin portion 9 fixed to a flexible cable portion 8, and a lock nut 10. When the first coupling member 4 is coupled to the second coupling member 6 the locking assembly 20 is arranged to restrict radial, circumferential and axial movement of the pin portion 9.
F16B 39/04 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage avec un organe traversant le filetage d'une pièce au moins, p. ex. une broche, une clavette, une goupille fendue, une vis
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
F16B 39/20 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par fil d'acier ou élément analogue
F16B 41/00 - Dispositions contre la perte des boulons, écrous, broches ou goupillesDispositions empêchant toute action non autorisée sur les boulons, écrous, broches ou goupilles
A tubular structure (100) is described herein comprising an elongate tubular member (10) extending between a first end (10a) and a second end (10b), wherein the tubular member (10) comprises an inwardly tapered portion (10c) adjacent said first end (10a), the inwardly tapered portion (10c) narrowing the tubular member (10) in a longitudinal direction towards said first end (10a). A nut (20) is also provided internally of said tubular member (10) at said inwardly tapered portion (10c), said nut (20) having an outer surface (21) that is in contact an inner surface (12) of said tubular member (10). An annular member (30) is also provided externally of said tubular member (20) at said inwardly tapered portion (10c), said annular member (30) having an inner surface (31) that is in contact with said outer surface (13) of said tapered portion (10c). The inner surface (12) of said tubular member (10) at said inwardly tapered portion (10c) is tapered so as to extend at an angle that compliments an angle of the outer surface of said nut (20). The outer surface (13) of said tubular member (10) is tapered so as to extend at an angle that compliments an angle of said inner surface (31) of said annular member (30). The structure also has at least one channel (150) that is provided so as to extend from said outer surface (32) of said annular member (30), through both of said annular member (30) and said tubular member (10) and also to extend at least partially into said nut (20). The structure further comprises a securing member provided within said channel (150) so as to extend from said external surface (32) of said annular member (30), through said tubular member (10) and at least partially into said nut (20).
F16B 7/02 - Assemblages de barres ou assemblages de tubes, p. ex. de section non circulaire, y compris les assemblages élastiques avec parties coniques
A method of manufacturing a connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: providing a first mould section comprising a hub-moulding portion which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C and a flange-moulding portion which extends from the hub-moulding portion at an angle to the central axis C; introducing fiber-reinforcement to the first mould section such that continuous circumferentially-oriented fiber-reinforcement lies in the hub-moulding portion, and continuous longitudinally-oriented fiber reinforcement extends from the hub-moulding portion into the flange-moulding portion; applying a second mould section over the first mould section to form a complete mould in which the fiber-reinforcement is confined; and introducing a polymer to the complete mould such that it permeates through the fiber-reinforcement to form a fiber-reinforced polymer connector; and extracting the connector from the mould.
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p. ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
B29K 105/08 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils
A method of manufacturing a connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: manufacturing a tube which runs parallel to a central axis C from fibre-reinforced polymer, said tube comprising a hub portion 206 and a flange-forming portion 208 located adjacent to the hub portion 206, wherein the hub portion 206 comprises continuous circumferentially oriented fibre-reinforcement 210; and the hub portion 206 and the flange-forming portion 208 comprise longitudinally oriented fibre-reinforcement 212 which runs continuously from the hub portion 206 into the flange-forming portion 208; and bending the flange-forming portion 208 away from the central axis C such that it extends from the hub portion 206 at an angle to the central axis C.
F16B 9/00 - Assemblages de tiges ou de pièces tubulaires à des surfaces plates formant angle
B29C 53/56 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale
B29C 53/80 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 57/00 - Façonnage d'extrémités de tubes, p. ex. formage de brides, tulipage ou fermetureAppareils à cet effet
B29C 70/28 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes opération de façonnage des matières composites comprenant uniquement des renforcements
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector comprises: manufacturing a tubular hub portion which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C, the hub portion comprising a thermoplastic polymer reinforced with continuous, circumferentially-oriented fibre reinforcement; placing the hub portion into a mould featuring at least one cavity; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to fill the at least one cavity to form a flange portion around the hub portion.
B29K 105/10 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils orientés
B29K 105/12 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de longueur réduite, p. ex. filaments coupés, fibres coupées ou crins
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fiber-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: manufacturing a tubular pre-form which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C, the tubular pre-form comprising continuous circumferentially-oriented fiber reinforcement; manufacturing a continuous fiber pre-form net, the pre-form net comprising a support layer and continuous fiber reinforcement, the continuous fiber reinforcement being secured by being stitched to the support layer; placing the tubular pre-form and the pre-form net together into a mould to form a tubular hub portion from the tubular pre-form and a flange portion from the pre-form net, the flange portion extending from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis C; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to form a composite connector comprising the flange portion and the hub portion.
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
B29B 11/16 - Fabrication de préformes caractérisées par la structure ou la composition comprenant des charges ou des agents de renforcement
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p. ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
F16L 23/22 - Raccords à brides caractérisés par les moyens d'étanchéité les moyens d'étanchéité étant des segments exclusivement en un matériau autre qu'un métal
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: providing a tubular mandrel which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C; winding continuous fibre reinforcement, impregnated with a thermosetting polymer, around the mandrel to form a tubular hub portion which extends substantially parallel to the central axis C; curing the hub portion; placing the hub portion into a mould featuring at least one cavity; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to fill the at least one cavity to form a flange portion around the hub portion.
F16L 9/12 - Tuyaux rigides en plastique avec ou sans armature
B29C 53/56 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale
B29C 53/80 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 57/00 - Façonnage d'extrémités de tubes, p. ex. formage de brides, tulipage ou fermetureAppareils à cet effet
B29C 70/28 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes opération de façonnage des matières composites comprenant uniquement des renforcements
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
F16B 9/00 - Assemblages de tiges ou de pièces tubulaires à des surfaces plates formant angle
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit includes: manufacturing a continuous fibre pre-form net 150 that is shaped to comprise a hub-forming portion 156 and a flange-forming portion 158, the continuous fibre pre-form net comprising continuous fibre reinforcement 110 and a common support layer 151 to which the continuous fibre reinforcement 110 is secured by being stitched thereto; placing the continuous fibre pre-form net 150 into a mould, the mould being shaped such that the hub-forming portion 156 forms a tubular hub portion which extends along a central axis and the flange-forming portion 158 forms a flange portion which extends from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to form a composite connector comprising the flange portion and the hub portion.
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p. ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
B29C 53/56 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale
B29C 53/80 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 57/00 - Façonnage d'extrémités de tubes, p. ex. formage de brides, tulipage ou fermetureAppareils à cet effet
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
F16B 9/00 - Assemblages de tiges ou de pièces tubulaires à des surfaces plates formant angle
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: manufacturing a continuous fibre pre-form net 150 that is shaped to comprise a hub-forming portion 156 and a flange-forming portion 158, the continuous fibre pre-form net comprising continuous fibre reinforcement 110 and a common support layer 151 to which the continuous fibre reinforcement 110 is secured by being stitched thereto, wherein at least some of the continuous fibre reinforcement 110 extends between the hub-forming portion 156 and the flange-forming portion 158; placing the continuous fibre pre-form net 150 into a mould, the mould being shaped such that the hub-forming portion 156 forms a tubular hub portion which extends along a central axis and the flange-forming portion 158 forms a flange portion which extends from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to form a composite connector comprising the flange portion and the hub portion.
B29C 70/24 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues orientées dans au moins trois directions formant une structure tridimensionnelle
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: providing a tubular mandrel which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C; winding continuous fibre reinforcement 402, impregnated with a thermosetting polymer, around the mandrel to form a tubular hub portion 106 which extends substantially parallel to the central axis C; curing the hub portion 106; placing the hub portion 106 into a mould 406 featuring at least one cavity 412; and introducing polymer into the mould 406 so as to fill the at least one cavity 412 to form a flange portion around the hub portion 106.
B29C 70/32 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau rotatifs
F16L 5/00 - Dispositifs utilisés pour le passage des tuyaux, des câbles ou des conduits de protection au travers des murs ou des cloisons
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
F16L 23/12 - Raccords à brides spécialement adaptés à des tuyaux particuliers
F16L 47/28 - Raccordement des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, l'axe du tuyau raccordé étant perpendiculaire à la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau
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A method of manufacturing a connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: manufacturing a tube which runs parallel to a central axis C from fibre-reinforced polymer, said tube comprising a hub portion 206 and a flange-forming portion 208 located adjacent to the hub portion 206, wherein the hub portion 206 comprises continuous circumferentially oriented fibre-reinforcement 210; and the hub portion 206 and the flange-forming portion 208 comprise longitudinally oriented fibre-reinforcement 212 which runs continuously from the hub portion 206 into the flange-forming portion 208; and bending the flange-forming portion 208 away from the central axis C such that it extends from the hub portion 206 at an angle to the central axis C.
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
F16L 5/00 - Dispositifs utilisés pour le passage des tuyaux, des câbles ou des conduits de protection au travers des murs ou des cloisons
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
F16L 23/12 - Raccords à brides spécialement adaptés à des tuyaux particuliers
F16L 47/28 - Raccordement des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, l'axe du tuyau raccordé étant perpendiculaire à la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau
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A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector 102 for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: manufacturing a tubular pre-form which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C, the tubular pre-form comprising continuous circumferentially-oriented fibre reinforcement 110; manufacturing a continuous fibre pre-form net, the pre-form net comprising a support layer and continuous fibre reinforcement 112, the continuous fibre reinforcement 112 being secured by being stitched to the support layer; placing the tubular pre-form and the pre-form net together into a mould to form a tubular hub portion 106 from the tubular pre-form and a flange portion 108 from the pre-form net, the flange portion 108 extending from the hub portion 106 at an angle to the central axis C; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to form a composite connector 102 comprising the flange portion 108 and the hub portion 106.
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
F16L 5/00 - Dispositifs utilisés pour le passage des tuyaux, des câbles ou des conduits de protection au travers des murs ou des cloisons
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
F16L 23/12 - Raccords à brides spécialement adaptés à des tuyaux particuliers
F16L 47/28 - Raccordement des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, l'axe du tuyau raccordé étant perpendiculaire à la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau
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COMPOSITE CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector 309 for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: providing a tubular mandrel 304 which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C; providing a former 302 on the tubular mandrel 304 which extends substantially perpendicular to the central axis C; and winding continuous fibre reinforcement, impregnated with a thermosetting polymer, around the mandrel 304 to form a tubular hub portion 306 which extends substantially parallel to the central axis C and over the former 302 to form a flange portion 308 which extends from the hub portion 306 at an angle to the central axis C. Winding the continuous fibre reinforcement over the former 302 comprises passing the continuous fibre reinforcement across a first surface of the former 302 that is substantially perpendicular to the central axis C and across a second surface of the former 302 such that the former 302 is encapsulated as a core for the flange portion 308.
B29C 70/16 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
F16L 3/12 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection comportant un élément entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection
F16L 3/16 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers avec disposition particulière permettant au tuyau de bouger
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COMPOSITE CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
A method of manufacturing a connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: providing a first mould section comprising a hub-moulding portion 410 which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C and a flange-moulding portion 410 which extends from the hub-moulding portion 410 at an angle to the central axis C; introducing fibre-reinforcement to the first mould section such that continuous circumferentially-oriented fibre-reinforcement lies in the hub-moulding portion 404, and continuous longitudinally-oriented fibre reinforcement extends from the hub-moulding portion 404 into the flange-moulding portion 410; applying a second mould section 420 over the first mould section to form a complete mould 422 in which the fibre-reinforcement is confined; and introducing a polymer 428 to the complete mould such that it permeates through the fibre-reinforcement to form a fibre-reinforced polymer connector; and extracting the connector from the mould 422.
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
F16L 5/00 - Dispositifs utilisés pour le passage des tuyaux, des câbles ou des conduits de protection au travers des murs ou des cloisons
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
F16L 23/12 - Raccords à brides spécialement adaptés à des tuyaux particuliers
F16L 47/28 - Raccordement des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, l'axe du tuyau raccordé étant perpendiculaire à la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau
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A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector 102 comprises: manufacturing a tubular hub portion 106 which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C, the hub portion 106 comprising a thermoplastic polymer reinforced with continuous, circumferentially-oriented fibre reinforcement 110; placing the hub portion 106 into a mould featuring at least one cavity; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to fill the at least one cavity to form a flange portion 108 around the hub portion 106.
B29C 70/16 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
F16L 5/00 - Dispositifs utilisés pour le passage des tuyaux, des câbles ou des conduits de protection au travers des murs ou des cloisons
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
F16L 23/12 - Raccords à brides spécialement adaptés à des tuyaux particuliers
F16L 47/28 - Raccordement des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, l'axe du tuyau raccordé étant perpendiculaire à la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau
An apparatus for applying a liquid matrix to a fiber tow includes a belt press arranged to receive the fiber tow and compress it between two moving belts and a matrix application roller arranged to receive liquid matrix and transfer it to the fiber. The apparatus also includes a second matrix application component arranged adjacent to the matrix application roller so as to form a first gap between the component and the matrix application roller. The matrix application roller is positioned adjacent to the belt press so as to form a second gap between the matrix application roller and a belt of the belt press; and wherein the second gap is larger than the first gap.
B29C 70/50 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur indéfinie, p. ex. de "prepregs", de préimprégnés [SMC] ou de nappes multiaxiales [XMC]
B29C 70/38 - Empilage automatisé, p. ex. utilisant des robots, par application de filaments selon des modèles prédéterminés
B29B 15/12 - Revêtement ou imprégnation d'agents de renforcement de longueur indéfinie
According to this disclosure, there is provided an apparatus for applying a liquid matrix to a fibre tow, comprising: a belt press arranged to receive the fibre tow and compress it between two moving belts; and a matrix application roller arranged to receive liquid matrix and transfer it to the fibre; a second matrix application component arranged adjacent to the matrix application roller so as to form a first gap between the component and the matrix application roller; wherein the matrix application roller is positioned adjacent to the belt press so as to form a second gap between the matrix application roller and a belt of the belt press; and wherein the second gap is larger than the first gap. Positioning the matrix application roller adjacent to the belt press and carefully controlling the relative size of the first gap and the second gap controls the amount of liquid matrix material that is applied to the fibre and prevents excess matrix material from being transferred to the belt press. The first gap defines the thickness of a matrix layer that is formed on the matrix application roller. As the first gap is smaller than the second gap, that matrix layer can pass through the second gap without contacting the belt press. Instead, when fibre is drawn through the second gap, it entrains an amount of resin and only that resin that is entrained by the fibre is transferred (with the fibre) into the belt press. This amount of entrained resin defines the volume fraction (ratio of resin to fibre) of the end product.
B05C 1/08 - Appareillages dans lesquels un liquide ou autre matériau fluide est appliqué à la surface de l'ouvrage par contact avec un élément portant le liquide ou autre matériau fluide, p. ex. un élément poreux imprégné du liquide à appliquer sous forme de revêtement pour appliquer un liquide ou autre matériau fluide à un ouvrage de longueur indéfinie en utilisant un rouleau
B05D 1/26 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par application de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à partir d'un orifice en contact ou presque en contact avec la surface
A method of forming a composite component comprising: forming a mandrel by additive manufacturing, the mandrel defining a shape for the component; providing a composite material around the mandrel to form a body of the component; curing the component body to produce the component, the mandrel forming a part of the component.
B29C 63/02 - Garnissage ou gainage, c.-à-d. application de couches ou de gainages préformés en matière plastiqueAppareils à cet effet avec des matières sous forme de feuilles ou de nappes
B64D 37/00 - Aménagements relatifs à l'alimentation des groupes moteurs en carburant
F16L 9/12 - Tuyaux rigides en plastique avec ou sans armature
F16L 9/14 - Tubes en matériaux composites, c.-à-d. faits de matériaux non complètement couverts dans un seul des groupes précédents
A composite connector assembly includes first and second tubular members, each constructed from fibre-reinforced polymer and each comprising at least one layer of axial or helical fibre and each comprising an end portion with a clamping surface and an overclamp. The overclamp is arranged to at least partially enclose the end portions of the first and second tubular members and to apply a clamping force to the clamping surfaces so as to connect and hold the first and second tubular members together. In each end portion, the at least one layer of axial or helical fibre is diverted radially outwards. Each end portion may have a fibre redirecting member formed underneath the axial or helical fibre which serves to divert the axial or helical fibre radially outwards.
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
F16L 23/08 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus dans le plan radial raccordées par broche et écrou fileté disposés tangentiellement
A pipe assembly comprising a composite pipe, and end connector provided at an end of the pipe, and means for providing a visual indication of impact damage to the pipe, the means for providing a visual indication of impact damage to the pipe comprising a thin sleeve mounted around, but spaced from, a pipe body of the composite pipe, whereby at each end of the pipe body, the pipe body, the sleeve and the end connector are preferably sealingly fitted together, and wherein the sleeve is configured to provide a visual indication indicative of an impact acting on the sleeve even if the impact does not reach the pipe body.
A bonding wire conductively connected to a pipe having a pipe body and a conductive tab mounted to the pipe and having a hole therein, the bonding wire being in the form of a braided conductive cable provided with a connector at each of its ends, the bonding wire being tightly wound around the pipe body and the ends both passing through the hole in the connector such that the ends of the bonding wire extend away from the pipe body after passing through the hole, while a portion of the bonding wire between the end portions is wrapped tightly around the pipe body; the bonding wire held under tension around the pipe body by a crimp around the two end portions where they pass through the hole.
H01R 4/14 - Connexions conductrices de l'électricité entre plusieurs organes conducteurs en contact direct, c.-à-d. se touchant l'un l'autreMoyens pour réaliser ou maintenir de tels contactsConnexions conductrices de l'électricité ayant plusieurs emplacements espacés de connexion pour les conducteurs et utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans l'isolation effectuées uniquement par torsion, enroulage, pliage, sertissage ou autre déformation permanente par enroulage
H01R 4/18 - Connexions conductrices de l'électricité entre plusieurs organes conducteurs en contact direct, c.-à-d. se touchant l'un l'autreMoyens pour réaliser ou maintenir de tels contactsConnexions conductrices de l'électricité ayant plusieurs emplacements espacés de connexion pour les conducteurs et utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans l'isolation effectuées uniquement par torsion, enroulage, pliage, sertissage ou autre déformation permanente par sertissage
H01R 43/033 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour enrouler ou dérouler des connexions à fils
From a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a composite connector assembly comprising: first and second tubular members, each constructed from fibre-reinforced polymer and each comprising at least one layer of axial or helical fibre and each comprising an end portion with a clamping surface; and an overclamp, which is arranged to at least partially enclose the end portions of the first and second tubular members and to apply a clamping force to the clamping surfaces so as to connect and hold the first and second tubular members together; wherein in each end portion, the at least one layer of axial or helical fibre is diverted radially outwards. The connector assembly can effectively and securely connect two composite tubular members without the use of conventional flanges or bolts. The assembly suffers fewer localised stresses and can thus form a secure connection between two composite tubes. Each end portion may have a fibre redirecting member formed underneath the axial or helical fibre which serves to divert the axial or helical fibre radially outwards. The fibre redirecting member may be formed from hoop fibre so as to build up a suitable profile before laying the axial or helical fibre over the top.
F16L 19/028 - Extrémités de tuyaux pourvues de colliers ou de brides formant corps ou non avec les tuyaux, maintenues en contact par un organe vissé les colliers ou les brides formant partie intégrante des extrémités du tuyau les colliers ou les brides étant obtenus par déformation de la paroi des tuyaux
F16L 19/06 - Raccords dans lesquels les surfaces d'étanchéité sont maintenues en contact par un organe, p. ex. un écrou à oreilles vissé dans, ou vissé sur une des parties du raccord dans lesquels le serrage radial est obtenu par une action de coincement entre les extrémités non déformées du tuyau
A pipe assembly comprising a composite pipe, and end connector provided at an end of the pipe, and means for providing a visual indication of impact damage to the pipe, the means for providing a visual indication of impact damage to the pipe comprising a thin sleeve mounted around, but spaced from, a pipe body of the composite pipe, whereby at each end of the pipe body, the pipe body, the sleeve and the end connector are preferably sealingly fitted together, and wherein the sleeve is configured to provide a visual indication indicative of an impact acting on the sleeve even if the impact does not reach the pipe body.
A bonding wire (1) conductively connected to a pipe (2) having a pipe body and a conductive tab (40) mounted to the pipe and having a hole (30) therein, the bonding wire being in the form of a braided conductive cable provided with a connector (70) at each of its ends (4), the bonding wire being tightly wound around the pipe body and the ends both passing through the hole in the connector such that the ends of the bonding wire extend away from the pipe body after passing through the hole, while a portion of the bonding wire between the end portions is wrapped tightly around the pipe body; the bonding wire held under tension around the pipe body by a crimp (50) around the two end portions where they pass through the hole.
B64D 37/00 - Aménagements relatifs à l'alimentation des groupes moteurs en carburant
B64D 45/02 - Dispositifs de protection contre la foudreDéperditeurs de potentiel
F16L 25/01 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour réaliser une conduction électrique entre les deux extrémités raccordées des tuyaux ou entre leurs éléments
F16L 57/00 - Protection des tuyaux ou d'objets de forme similaire contre les dommages ou les usures internes ou externes
H01R 4/66 - Connexions à la masse terrestre, p. ex. plaque de terre, piquet de terre
A fibre-reinforced polymer component is provided which comprises a main portion comprising fibre-reinforced polymer and at least one surface and at least one raised feature extending from said surface. The at least one raised feature consists of non-reinforced polymer and is shaped to incur visually perceptible damage when the component is subject to an impact with an energy above a predetermined impact energy threshold and to resist an impact with an energy below the predetermined impact energy threshold. The at least one raised feature thus provides a clear visual aid as to when a component has experienced an impact with an energy above the impact energy threshold. Because the raised feature consists of polymer without fibre reinforcement, it is more fragile than the fibre-reinforced polymer main portion 204 and thus reduces the energy at which impacts may be detected.
F16L 55/02 - Absorbeurs d'énergieAbsorbeurs de bruit
F16L 55/00 - Dispositifs ou accessoires à utiliser avec, ou en liaison avec, les tuyaux ou les systèmes de tuyaux
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p. ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
B29C 70/02 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant des combinaisons de renforcements et de matières de remplissage dans une matrice, formant une ou plusieurs couches, avec ou sans couches non renforcées ou non remplies
B29C 45/14 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. moulage par injection autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
B23B 27/02 - Outils de coupe dont la partie principale est rectiligne et comporte une arête coupante inclinée
B32B 27/02 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique sous forme de fibres ou de filaments
A fibre-reinforced polymer component 202 is provided which comprises a main portion 204 comprising fibre-reinforced polymer and at least one surface and at least one raised feature 206 extending from said surface. The at least one raised feature 206 consists of non-reinforced polymer and is shaped to incur visually perceptible damage when the component 202 is subject to an impact with an energy above a predetermined impact energy threshold and to resist an impact with an energy below the predetermined impact energy threshold. The at least one raised 206 feature thus provides a clear visual aid as to when a component 202 has experienced an impact with an energy above the impact energy threshold. Because the raised feature 206 consists of polymer without fibre reinforcement, it is more fragile than the fibre-reinforced polymer main portion 204 and thus reduces the energy at which impacts may be detected.
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
There is described an electrical isolator comprising a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from said first fluid-carrying member, a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between and sealed against said first and second fluid-carrying member, wherein said resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component is adapted to convey fluid flowing from said first fluid-carrying member to said second fluid-carrying member, a reinforcing composite encircling said first fluid-carrying member, said second fluid-carrying member and said resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component, wherein said reinforcing composite is continuous and provides a conductive path between said first fluid-carrying member and said second fluid-carrying member, wherein said reinforcing composite comprises fibre and a resin mixture, and said resin mixture comprises resin and a conductive additive.
B64D 45/02 - Dispositifs de protection contre la foudreDéperditeurs de potentiel
F16L 25/01 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour réaliser une conduction électrique entre les deux extrémités raccordées des tuyaux ou entre leurs éléments
H01B 1/04 - Conducteurs ou corps conducteurs caractérisés par les matériaux conducteurs utilisésEmploi de matériaux spécifiés comme conducteurs composés principalement soit de compositions à base de carbone-silicium, soit de carbone soit de silicium
H01B 3/08 - Isolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques quartzIsolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques verreIsolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques laine de verreIsolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques laine de laitierIsolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques émaux vitreux
H01B 3/48 - Isolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances organiques matériaux fibreux
H01B 13/26 - GainageBlindageÉcransApplication de couches de protection d'un autre genre par enroulement, guipage ou chevauchement longitudinal
A composite transmission shaft includes a shaft portion, and a flanged end fitting. The flanged end fitting comprises a flared sleeve comprising a tubular portion and a flared portion, and a reinforcement portion fixed to the flared portion of the sleeve. The flanged end fitting and shaft portion have been resin transfer moulded together to form the transmission shaft.
B29C 65/00 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p. ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
B29C 57/00 - Façonnage d'extrémités de tubes, p. ex. formage de brides, tulipage ou fermetureAppareils à cet effet
B29C 70/86 - Incorporation dans des couches de renforcement imprégnées cohérentes
A flexible coupling for transmitting torque between parts of a transmission shaft system comprises a tubular section of continuous-fibre-reinforced composite material which has been modified to form a living hinge section with reduced bending stiffness to allow flexion of the tubular section. The tubular section may be modified through the provision of a pattern of formations within the living hinge section. The formations may be in the form of apertures and/or recesses in the continuous-fibre-reinforced composite material to create a plurality of living hinges in the material between, in particular slots and/or grooves.
F16D 3/00 - Accouplements extensibles, c.-à-d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement
B29C 53/00 - Façonnage par cintrage, pliage, torsion, redressage ou aplatissageAppareils à cet effet
B29C 63/00 - Garnissage ou gainage, c.-à-d. application de couches ou de gainages préformés en matière plastiqueAppareils à cet effet
B29C 70/00 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts
B32B 1/00 - Produits stratifiés ayant une forme non plane
B32B 5/00 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches
B32B 37/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons
B32B 38/00 - Opérations auxiliaires liées aux procédés de stratification
F16D 3/72 - Accouplements extensibles, c.-à-d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement avec pièces d'accouplement reliées par un ou plusieurs organes intermédiaires avec des fixations aux pièces d'accouplement axialement espacées
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 37/18 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches toutes les couches existant et présentant une cohésion avant la stratification impliquant uniquement l'assemblage de feuilles ou de panneaux individualisés
B32B 38/18 - Manipulation des couches ou du stratifié
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 53/58 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale hélicoïdal
B29C 53/60 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale hélicoïdal en utilisant des surfaces de formage internes, p. ex. des mandrins
A composite tubular structure includes an elongate composite member having an inwardly tapered section at an end and an embedded nut retained in the end inwardly tapered section for forming a connection with another component. The inwardly tapered section has an inner surface which follows a tapered outer surface of the embedded nut, the inwardly tapered section narrowing the composite member in a longitudinal direction towards the end so as to provide a constriction which retains the embedded nut within the inwardly tapered section. The embedded nut comprises a multipart nut, comprising an internal nut and an internal support member, and wherein the internal nut is arranged to slide within the internal support member in a direction away from the end of, and into, the elongate composite member when the composite tubular structure is under conditions of excessive axial compressive load.
F16L 15/08 - Raccords avec filetageFormes des filetages pour ces raccords avec des éléments supplémentaires
F16B 7/18 - Assemblages de barres ou assemblages de tubes, p. ex. de section non circulaire, y compris les assemblages élastiques utilisant des éléments filetés
F16C 7/02 - Structure des bielles de longueur fixe
There is provided a composite transmission shaft 100, comprising a shaft portion 110, and a flanged end fitting 120. The flanged end fitting 120 comprises a flared sleeve 121 comprising a tubular portion 122 and a flared portion 124, and a reinforcement portion 126, 128 fixed to the flared portion 124 of the sleeve 124. The flanged end fitting 120 and shaft portion 110 have been resin transfer moulded together to form the transmission shaft 100. There is also provided a method of manufacturing such a composite transmission shaft 100 comprising providing a sleeve 121 which is substantially tubular; deforming an end of the sleeve to form a flared portion 124; fixing a reinforcement portion 126, 128 to the flared portion 124 of the sleeve 124 to form a preform of the flanged end fitting 124 comprising a tubular portion 122 and a flange; positioning the tubular portion 122 of the flanged end fitting 120 in contact with the shaft portion 110; and resin transfer moulding the shaft portion 110 and the flanged end fitting 120 together to form the transmission shaft 100.
A composite tubular structure (200) is described suitable for transmitting axial loads in compression or tension. It comprises an elongate composite member (70) having an inwardly tapered section (72) at each end, and an embedded nut (50) retained in each inwardly tapered section for forming a connection with another component or end fitting (80). The inwardly tapered section has an inner surface (78) that follows a tapered outer surface (58) of one of the embedded nuts. Each inwardly tapered section narrows the composite member in a longitudinal direction towards one end so as to provide a constriction which retains the respective embedded nut within. At least one of the embedded nuts comprises a multipart nut, comprising: an internal nut (53) having a radially inner engagement surface (52) for engaging with a rod (80) and a radially outer first sliding surface (si); and an internal support member (51) having a radially outer surface (58) comprising the tapered outer surface of the embedded nut, and a radially inner second sliding surface (s2) for contacting and sliding on the radially outer first sliding surface of the internal nut. A connector or end fitting (80, 84, 86) may clamp the inwardly tapered section with a pre-load. A liner (60) may be used to support the nuts during deposition of the filaments of the composite member in order to form the two inwardly tapered sections at the ends of the composite member.
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
B64C 13/30 - Dispositifs de transmission sans amplification de puissance ou dans les cas où l'amplification de puissance est sans objet mécaniques utilisant des mécanismes à câbles, chaînes ou tiges
F16B 1/00 - Dispositifs pour assembler des éléments structuraux ou parties de machines ou bien pour empêcher tout mouvement relatif entre eux
F16B 7/02 - Assemblages de barres ou assemblages de tubes, p. ex. de section non circulaire, y compris les assemblages élastiques avec parties coniques
F16C 7/00 - Bielles ou organes de liaisons similaires pivotant aux deux extrémitésStructure des pieds de bielles
The present disclosure provides a flexible coupling (10,30,60,70,80) for transmitting torque between parts of a transmission shaft system. The flexible coupling comprises a tubular section (12) of continuous-fibre-reinforced composite material which has been modified to form a living hinge (15) section with reduced bending stiffness to allow flexion of the tubular section. The tubular section may be modified through the provision of a pattern of formations (16) within the living hinge section. The formations may be in the form of apertures (19,59,69,79) and/or recesses (89) in the continuous-fibre-reinforced composite material to create a plurality of living hinges in the material between, in particular slots and/or grooves.
A threaded coupling is provided that comprises a first coupling member, comprising a cylindrical portion which is internally threaded around an axis of rotational symmetry of the cylindrical portion and comprises an open end that defines an opening having an annular rim; a second coupling member comprising an externally threaded portion and at least one key cavity; and a locking assembly. The locking assembly comprises a lock pin and a lock nut. The externally threaded portion is arranged to be received through the opening to be threadedly engaged with the internally threaded cylindrical portion to couple the first coupling member to the second coupling member. The rim comprises at least one projection that projects in a generally axial direction parallel to the axis of rotational symmetry of the cylindrical portion.
F16B 39/04 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage avec un organe traversant le filetage d'une pièce au moins, p. ex. une broche, une clavette, une goupille fendue, une vis
F16B 39/06 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage avec un organe traversant le filetage d'une pièce au moins, p. ex. une broche, une clavette, une goupille fendue, une vis une broche ou cavalier étant parallèle à l'axe du boulon
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
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