Flange, and a method of manufacturing a flange
US9556984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2597/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing at least one flange (1a, 1b) by first rotating a tubular element (30) and two sheet elements (10, 20) with respect to one another until a radially enlarged portion (11) and adjacent hub section (21a,b) have been formed on the tubular element. The sheet element is impregnated by a thermosetting resin. When the resin has cured, the radially enlarged portion (11) is cut along a cut line (S), thereby also dividing the tubular element (30) in two parts (30a, 30b) and generating at least a first flange (1a) having a first flange section (11a) and a first hub section (21a). Optionally, a second flange (1b) having a second flange section (11b) and a second hub section (21b), is generated. In a preferred embodiment, the cut line (S) is arranged in the middle of the radially enlarged portion (11), whereby two similar flanges (1a, 1b) are generated.
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