Patent classifications
B29C53/68
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A LINER HOSE FOR PIPES
Method and apparatus for producing a liner hose (30) for lining channels and pipes, comprising a circumferentially closed inner film hose (32) and at least on fibrous strip (34) wound onto the inner film hose (32) and impregnated with a curable reaction resin, wherein the inner film hose (32) is drawn in a winding apparatus (40) onto a support tube (8) which is mounted on one side and arranged substantially horizontally, at the free end (10) of which a winding mandrel (12) is arranged having a transport apparatus (16) which, during the circumferential winding of the fiber strips (34), transports the inner film hose (32) in a feed direction (36) to a stationary supporting surface (18) which is arranged at the free end (10) of the winding mandrel (12) and over which the liner hose (30) is conveyed further, wherein the inner film hose (32) is drawn over the free end (13) of the winding mandrel (12) onto the support tube (8) against the feed direction (36).
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A LINER HOSE FOR PIPES
Method and apparatus for producing a liner hose (30) for lining channels and pipes, comprising a circumferentially closed inner film hose (32) and at least on fibrous strip (34) wound onto the inner film hose (32) and impregnated with a curable reaction resin, wherein the inner film hose (32) is drawn in a winding apparatus (40) onto a support tube (8) which is mounted on one side and arranged substantially horizontally, at the free end (10) of which a winding mandrel (12) is arranged having a transport apparatus (16) which, during the circumferential winding of the fiber strips (34), transports the inner film hose (32) in a feed direction (36) to a stationary supporting surface (18) which is arranged at the free end (10) of the winding mandrel (12) and over which the liner hose (30) is conveyed further, wherein the inner film hose (32) is drawn over the free end (13) of the winding mandrel (12) onto the support tube (8) against the feed direction (36).
INVENTIVE SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING COMPOSITE REINFORCED PIPE BY ECCENTRIC APPLICATION WITH THE PORTABLE AND MOVABLE FACTORY, AND INSTALLING THE PIPE IN A PIPELINE
A transportable system and method for the in situ eccentric manufacturing of reinforced thermoplastic pipelines in continuous lengths up to 10 miles and from 8 to 60 inches in diameter having a rotating frame assembly with a eccentric spools for application of reinforcing tapes and other components to a polyolefin core pipe, and further having a forming machine for cross sectional shape reduction of the reinforced thermoplastic pipelines to facilitate pulling the reinforced thermoplastic pipelines inside a host pipeline. Also provided are continuous monitoring and marking with application of tape in the hoop stress direction and the axial stress direction as well as saturated tape feeding stations for impregnation of the reinforcing tape for in situ curing.
INVENTIVE SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING COMPOSITE REINFORCED PIPE BY ECCENTRIC APPLICATION WITH THE PORTABLE AND MOVABLE FACTORY, AND INSTALLING THE PIPE IN A PIPELINE
A transportable system and method for the in situ eccentric manufacturing of reinforced thermoplastic pipelines in continuous lengths up to 10 miles and from 8 to 60 inches in diameter having a rotating frame assembly with a eccentric spools for application of reinforcing tapes and other components to a polyolefin core pipe, and further having a forming machine for cross sectional shape reduction of the reinforced thermoplastic pipelines to facilitate pulling the reinforced thermoplastic pipelines inside a host pipeline. Also provided are continuous monitoring and marking with application of tape in the hoop stress direction and the axial stress direction as well as saturated tape feeding stations for impregnation of the reinforcing tape for in situ curing.
FILAMENT WINDING MACHINE WITH A ROTATING SUPPORT HAVING A PLURALITY OF WINDING HEADS
A machine for filament winding, in particular on a liner for the manufacture of tanks, comprising a displacement system able to drive a body in rotation around its longitudinal axis (A) and to effect a relative displacement of the body with respect to winding means. The winding means comprise a rotating support, mounted so as to rotate around a rotation axis (B), on which are mounted at least two winding systems, each winding system comprising a winding head associated with storage means, so that, by rotation of said rotating support around its rotation axis (B), each winding system can be displaced into an active position for winding fiber via its winding head, and an inactive position in which an operator can perform maintenance operations.
MULTIPLE LAYER HOLLOW CYLINDER
A multiple layer hollow cylinder is provided. An inner air-tight material is wrapped about at least a portion of a mandrel to form a plurality of first material loops. Each first material loop subsequent to an initial first material loop at least partially overlaps a previous first material loop. A resin-infused fabric material is wrapped over the inner air-tight material to form a plurality of second material loops. Each second material loop subsequent to an initial second material loop at least partially overlaps a previous second material loop. An outer air-tight transparent material is wrapped over the resin-infused fabric material to form a plurality of third material loops. Each third material loop subsequent to an initial third material loop at least partially overlaps a previous third material loop. Energy is directed about the outer air-tight transparent material to cure the resin-infused fabric material to form a hollow cylinder.
DEVICE FOR LAYING UP A COMPOSITE PRODUCT WITH FIBROUS ROVINGS
Device for laying up a composite product with fibrous rovings made from glass, carbon, aramid and other similar filaments, designed especially for production of composite reinforcements or supporting elements such as the reinforcement of tailgates of personal vehicles, consists of individual unwinding spools (2) of fibrous rovings (21) rotatably arranged around the composite product (1). The unwinding spools (2) are installed on the set of the rotary disc rings (3) which are mounted on a common fixed ring frame (4) and equipped with independent drives (5) with pre-programmed control of direction and speed of their rotation wherein the composite product (1) is during the laying up procedure alternately fixed to individual carrier grippers (8) of at least one program-controlled manipulator (9). In each rotary disc ring (3) as well as in fixed ring frame (4) at least one lateral passage (6) is created for entry and exit of the composite product (1) between the unwinding spools (2).
DEVICE FOR LAYING UP A COMPOSITE PRODUCT WITH FIBROUS ROVINGS
Device for laying up a composite product with fibrous rovings made from glass, carbon, aramid and other similar filaments, designed especially for production of composite reinforcements or supporting elements such as the reinforcement of tailgates of personal vehicles, consists of individual unwinding spools (2) of fibrous rovings (21) rotatably arranged around the composite product (1). The unwinding spools (2) are installed on the set of the rotary disc rings (3) which are mounted on a common fixed ring frame (4) and equipped with independent drives (5) with pre-programmed control of direction and speed of their rotation wherein the composite product (1) is during the laying up procedure alternately fixed to individual carrier grippers (8) of at least one program-controlled manipulator (9). In each rotary disc ring (3) as well as in fixed ring frame (4) at least one lateral passage (6) is created for entry and exit of the composite product (1) between the unwinding spools (2).
COMPONENTS FOR BREATHING CIRCUITS
A breathing circuit component includes an inlet, an outlet and an enclosing wall. The enclosing wall defines a gases passageway between the inlet and the outlet. At least a region of the enclosing wall is formed from a breathable material that allows the passage of water vapor without allowing the passage of liquid water or respiratory gases. The breathing circuit component may be the expiratory limb of a breathing circuit.
COMPONENTS FOR BREATHING CIRCUITS
A breathing circuit component includes an inlet, an outlet and an enclosing wall. The enclosing wall defines a gases passageway between the inlet and the outlet. At least a region of the enclosing wall is formed from a breathable material that allows the passage of water vapor without allowing the passage of liquid water or respiratory gases. The breathing circuit component may be the expiratory limb of a breathing circuit.