Patent · US Expired

Compacting press with expandable body

US4370120A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 23, 1981
Grant dateJan 25, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 23, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7506
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An expandable member is disclosed that includes a molded body of elastomeric material with a core embedded therein. At least a portion of the core is not bonded to the body. A fluid conduit is provided through which fluid can be injected between the core and the unattached portion of the body to move the core and the unattached portion apart and expand the member.

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