Composite pole manufacturing process for varying non-circular cross-sections and curved center lines
US5534203A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B15/0083
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A composite ski pole is formed of fiber reinforced plastic laminates laid up around an inflatable bladder, and placed in a female mold. The bladder inflates to compact the laminates to substantially eliminate voids and form a smooth, hollow ski pole with a structurally strong and stiff skin. The molds may use compound shapes such as differing cross sections or longitudinal bends.
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