Nonmetallic tubular structure
US5125179A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1369
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nonmetallic tubular structure and method of making the same comprising a tubular ceramic linear surrounded by a thermal insulating composite tube and an outer braided sleeve of a graphite fiber/epoxy composite tensioned to generate compressive stresses in the ceramic liner and maintained in compression by curing the sleeve while under tension.
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