Cable protection system and method of reducing an initial stress on a cable
    44.
    发明授权
    Cable protection system and method of reducing an initial stress on a cable 有权
    电缆保护系统和减少电缆初始应力的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08881521B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-11

    申请号:US13587383

    申请日:2012-08-16

    Abstract: A method of reducing an initial stress on a cable includes stretching the cable to a first length to thereby define the initial stress. The cable has a central longitudinal axis, and includes a plurality of wires each twisted around the axis and formed from a shape memory alloy transitionable in response to a signal between a first state wherein each of the wires has a first temperature-dependent length, and a second state wherein each of the wires has a second temperature-dependent length that is less than the first. After stretching, the method includes activating the alloy by exposing the alloy to the signal such that the alloy transitions from the first to the second temperature-dependent state. Concurrent to activating, the method includes elongating the cable to a second length that is greater than the first to define a second stress on the cable that is less than the first.

    Abstract translation: 减少电缆上的初始应力的方法包括将电缆拉伸到第一长度,从而限定初始应力。 所述电缆具有中心纵向轴线,并且包括多个电线,每个电线绕所述轴线扭转并且由形状记忆合金形成,所述形状记忆合金可响应于第一状态而可转换,所述信号处于第一状态,其中每条电线具有第一温度依赖性长度,以及 第二状态,其中每条线具有小于第一温度的第二温度依赖长度。 拉伸后,该方法包括通过将合金暴露于信号来激活合金,使得合金从第一温度依赖于第二温度依赖状态转变。 与激活同时,该方法包括将电缆延伸到大于第一长度的第二长度,以限定小于第一应力的电缆上的第二应力。

    Mooring Loop
    45.
    发明申请
    Mooring Loop 审中-公开
    系泊回路

    公开(公告)号:US20130139741A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-06

    申请号:US13758172

    申请日:2013-02-04

    Inventor: Thomas W. Fields

    Abstract: A mooring loop is provided for use with connecting a mooring line to a bollard. The mooring loop may stretch and function as a time delay fuse when excessive loads are applied to the mooring line. The mooring loop is comprised of a reactive fiber component in the shape of a continuous loop that includes a plurality of at least one of: an undrawn hydrophobic polymer fiber or a substantially undrawn hydrophobic polymer fiber. At least two jackets are in surrounding relation to portions of the reactive fiber component. The at least two jackets include respective end portions which overlap. As the mooring loop stretches, a visual indicator on an end portion of one of the jackets pulls out of and away from the end portion of the other one of the jackets. The visual indicator serves as a warning that excessive loads are being applied to the mooring line.

    Abstract translation: 提供系泊环,用于将系泊线连接到护柱上。 系泊环可以延伸并作为延时保险丝发挥作用,当过载对系泊线施加时。 系泊环由连续环形的反应纤维组分组成,其包括多个至少一种:未拉伸的疏水聚合物纤维或基本上未拉伸的疏水性聚合物纤维。 至少两个护套与反应性纤维部件的部分相关。 所述至少两个夹套包括重叠的相应端部。 当系泊环延伸时,其中一个夹套的端部上的视觉指示器拉出并远离另一个夹克的端部。 视觉指示器用作警告,即将过大的负载应用于系泊线。

    Method for handling elongate strength members
    48.
    发明授权
    Method for handling elongate strength members 有权
    处理细长加强件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07891070B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-22

    申请号:US11735436

    申请日:2007-04-14

    Inventor: David L. Buckley

    Abstract: A method and device for handling an elongate strength member. In the method, an elongate strength member with a plurality of elongate composite rods, or metal wires or plastic fibers are bundled together with the composite rods, or metal wires, or plastic fibers in a generally parallel and untwisted and un-spiraled arrangement when the elongate strength member is extended along a generally straight path, wherein the composite rods are longitudinally and rotatably moveable relative to each other. It is then twisted relative to a longitudinal dimension of the elongate strength member and the path of the elongate strength member is curved, such as by coiling.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于处理细长强度构件的方法和装置。 在该方法中,具有多个细长复合棒或细金属丝或塑料纤维的细长加强件与复合棒或金属线或塑料纤维以大致平行和无捻和非螺旋布置的方式捆扎在一起 细长强度构件沿着大致直的路径延伸,其中复合杆相对于彼此纵向和可旋转地移动。 然后将其相对于细长强度构件的纵向尺寸扭转,并且细长加强构件的路径是弯曲的,例如通过卷绕。

    STARTER PULL CORDS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
    50.
    发明申请
    STARTER PULL CORDS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES 审中-公开
    起动器用于内燃机的拉索

    公开(公告)号:US20090301424A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-10

    申请号:US12524156

    申请日:2008-01-23

    Applicant: Paul Abell

    Inventor: Paul Abell

    Abstract: An improved starter pull cord for an internal combustion engine having significantly increased stiffness, resistance to wear, and strength, the starter pull cord being comprised of rope having high modulus fibers selected from the group consisting of liquid crystal polymer (LCP), aramid, and high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE). The higher stiffness of the high modulus starter pull cords of the present invention translates to greater impetus during the act of pull starting the engine, which is apt to start more quickly than with starter pull cords of the prior art. The increased strength of the high modulus starter pull cords translates to fewer breakages over the lifetime of an engine and therefore increased reliability.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的改进的起动牵引绳具有显着提高的刚度,耐磨性和强度,起动器牵引绳由具有选自液晶聚合物(LCP),芳纶和 高模量聚乙烯(HMPE)。 本发明的高模量起动器拉索的较高刚度在拉动起动发动机的作用下转化为更大的动力,这比现有技术的起动器拉索更容易起动。 高模量起动器拉索的强度提高在发动机的使用寿命内转换成更少的断裂,从而提高了可靠性。

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