Composite connectors and methods of manufacturing the same
US12196354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2023/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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.
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