Reinforced thermoplastic storage vessel manufacture
US6716503B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1369
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for reinforcement of thin wall hollow thermoplastic storage vessels with one or more wraps of continuous fibers. This method requires thermal bonding between the reinforcement fibers and the outer surface of the thermoplastic storage vessel while the interior cavity of the storage vessel is being pressurized. The fiber wraps can also be oriented in spatial directions further resisting internal stress on the storage vessel walls when put in service.
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