Abstract:
Methods, systems and apparatuses are disclosed for joining assemblies, particularly joints and joining assemblies for co-joining composite components and metal components in a joining assembly, and inhibiting corrosion of metal components secured to composite component via a joining assembly.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a stiffened panel (100) including: a) a laminated skin (110) extending in two direction and consisting of a resin and a continuous fibrous reinforcement; b) a first profiled stiffener (110) consisting of a resin reinforced by a continuous fibrous reinforcement, said first stiffener extending over a first surface of said skin (110) in a first direction; and c) a second profiled stiffener (130) consisting of a resin reinforced by a continuous fibrous reinforcement, said second stiffener extending over a second surface of said skin (110) in a second direction; d) wherein the resins constituting the skin (110) and the stiffeners (120, 130) are thermoplastic and said stiffeners (120, 130) are closely connected to the skin (110) by a weld. The invention further relates to an advantageous method for creating such a panel.
Abstract:
A structural joint includes a first member having a first base portion and a first leg portion. The structural joint further includes a second member having a second base portion and a second base portion. The first base portion and the second base portion are coupled together at an overlapping portion. The first leg portion and the second leg portion form a cavity for structurally coupling to a structural member.
Abstract:
One embodiment includes a process of arranging a reinforcement fiber base member (2) so as to extend over a joined portion, a process of covering the arranged reinforcement fiber base member (2) with a bag member and sealing the bag member to an outer circumferential surface, a process of depressurizing the space between the outer circumferential surfaces of cylindrical members and the bag member, a process of supplying a fluid resin into the bag member, and a process of curing the resin to join the cylindrical members (10) to each other. The reinforcement fiber base member (2) includes an inner layer base member (21) to be arranged along the outer circumferential surface of a joined portion (101) and a plurality of outer layer base members (22) to be arranged in an overlap manner on the external side of the inner layer base member (21). Each outer layer base member (22) is arranged so as to partially overlap each other.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing wrinkle-free garment seams and garments made therefrom comprises (a) placing a bonding element comprising a thermal adhesive between garment components; (b) stitching along a seam line; and (c) applying heat and/or pressure to cause the adhesive to melt and flow along the seam to bond at least one garment component. The thermal adhesive has a melting point of higher than about 150°C., preferably in the range about 160°C. to about 190°C. Alternatively, a bonding element comprising any adhesive material and having a substantially U shape is used to make various seams, such as a yoke seam, a shoulder seam, a side seam, a pocket seam, a hem button stay seam, a sleeve seam, a collar seam, etc. Wrinkle free garments, such as shirts, pants, blouses, skirts, etc. incorporating the seams are produced.