Composite connectors and methods of manufacturing the same
US12066054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L9/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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.
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