DIRECTIONAL ROPE STRUCTURES AND METHODS AND MOORING SYSTEMS INCLUDING DIRECTIONAL ROPE SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20210214890A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-15

    申请号:US17144727

    申请日:2021-01-08

    Abstract: A rope structure defining first and second ends and comprising first and second directional strands defining a first and second characteristics, respectively, and at least one additional strand. The second directional strand is distinguishable from the first directional strand and the at least one additional strand is distinguishable from the first and second directional strands based on the first and second characteristics. A first adjacent portion defined by the first directional strand and a second adjacent portion defined by the second directional strand are arranged within intermediate sections of the rope structure such that the first adjacent portion(s) of the first directional strand is(are) closer to the first end of the rope than the second adjacent portion(s) of the second directional strand and the second adjacent portion is(are) closer to the second end of the rope than the first adjacent portion.

    ROPE STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS INCORPORATING RFID TRANSMITTERS

    公开(公告)号:US20190276982A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-12

    申请号:US16294454

    申请日:2019-03-06

    Inventor: James R. Plaia

    Abstract: An RFID rope structure comprises an RFID thread and a plurality of rope elements. The RFID thread comprises a carrying structure and a plurality of RFID systems supported by the carrying structure. The plurality of rope elements are combined to define a reference axis. The RFID thread is supported by the rope elements such that each of the RFID systems is arranged at a predetermined location along the rope reference axis.

    ROPE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE AS A ROUND SLING

    公开(公告)号:US20170313554A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-02

    申请号:US15498180

    申请日:2017-04-26

    CPC classification number: B66C1/12 B66C1/18 D07B7/165 D07B7/167

    Abstract: A round sling system comprises a bearing structure, a cover, and at least one organizer secured to the cover. The bearing structure is arranged to define a plurality of loop portions and to define at least one bearing structure end portion. The cover defines a cover chamber. The at least one organizer is configured to engage the bearing structure such that the at least one organizer maintains a position of the bearing structure relative to the cover and the at least one organizer maintains a spatial relationship of the loop portions at least within the at least one bearing structure end portion.

    Methods of Forming Wrapped Yarns and Ropes Having Predetermined Surface Characteristics
    5.
    发明申请
    Methods of Forming Wrapped Yarns and Ropes Having Predetermined Surface Characteristics 审中-公开
    形成具有预定表面特性的缠绕纱线和绳索的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160376732A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-29

    申请号:US15225685

    申请日:2016-08-01

    Abstract: A plurality of first fibers and a plurality of second fibers are provided. A coefficient of friction of the second fibers is greater than a coefficient of friction of the first fibers. Abrasion resistance characteristics of the second fibers are greater than abrasion resistance properties of the first fibers. A gripping ability of the second fibers is greater than a gripping ability of the first fibers. The first fibers and the second fibers are passed through a convergence duct such that the first fibers pick up the second fibers. A false twist is imparted to the combination of the plurality of first fibers and the plurality of second fibers. The false twist is removed from the combination of the plurality of first fibers and the plurality of second fibers to form the blended yarn.

    Abstract translation: 提供多个第一光纤和多个第二光纤。 第二纤维的摩擦系数大于第一纤维的摩擦系数。 第二纤维的耐磨损特性大于第一纤维的耐磨性。 第二纤维的夹持能力大于第一纤维的夹持能力。 第一纤维和第二纤维通过会聚管道,使得第一纤维拾取第二纤维。 对多个第一纤维和多个第二纤维的组合赋予假捻。 从多个第一纤维和多个第二纤维的组合中除去假捻以形成混纺纱线。

    Splice systems and methods for ropes
    6.
    发明授权
    Splice systems and methods for ropes 有权
    用于绳索的接头系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09340925B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-17

    申请号:US14210134

    申请日:2014-03-13

    CPC classification number: D07B1/185 D07B7/169 D07B7/18

    Abstract: A rope structure or method of forming a rope structure comprises a rope comprising a plurality of strands. The rope comprises first and second splice locations, an eye region between the first and second splice locations, and a main region. The main region of the rope is located adjacent to the first splice location and in an opposite direction along the rope from the eye region. At least one of the strands is a selected strand. An extracted portion of the at least one selected strand is extracted from the rope and inserted into the rope such that a bridge portion of the at least one selected strand extends between the first and second splice locations and a diameter of the rope is substantially consistent in the main region.

    Abstract translation: 形成绳索结构的绳索结构或方法包括包括多个绳股的绳索。 绳索包括第一和第二拼接位置,第一和第二拼接位置之间的眼睛区域以及主要区域。 绳索的主要区域位于与第一拼接位置相邻并且沿着与眼睛区域的绳索相反的方向。 链中的至少一个是选定的链。 所述至少一个所选绳索的提取部分从绳索中提取并插入绳索中,使得至少一个所选绳索的桥接部分在第一和第二拼接位置之间延伸,绳索的直径基本上一致 主要地区。

    Segmented synthetic rope structures, systems, and methods
    7.
    发明授权
    Segmented synthetic rope structures, systems, and methods 有权
    分段合成绳索结构,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09261167B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-16

    申请号:US14248181

    申请日:2014-04-08

    Inventor: Chia-Te Chou

    Abstract: A rope structure has a plurality of link structures each defining first and second ends and at least one organizer member. Each first end comprises at least first and second bend portions, and each second end comprises at least third and fourth bend portions. The first end of a first one of the plurality of link structures and the second end of a second one of the plurality of link structures engages the at least one organizer member such that the first and second bend portions of the first end of the first one of the plurality of link structures are substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the third and fourth bend portions of the second end of the second one of the plurality of link structures.

    Abstract translation: 绳索结构具有多个连接结构,每个连接结构限定第一和第二端以及至少一个组织器构件。 每个第一端包括至少第一和第二弯曲部分,并且每个第二端部包括至少第三和第四弯曲部分。 多个连杆结构中的第一个的第一端和多个连杆结构中的第二个的第二端接合至少一个管理器构件,使得第一个的第一个端部的第一和第二个弯曲部分 所述多个连杆结构基本上彼此平行并且基本上垂直于所述多个连杆结构中的第二个连杆结构的第二端的第三和第四弯曲部分。

    Wrapped Yarns for Use in Ropes Having Predetermined Surface Characteristics
    8.
    发明申请
    Wrapped Yarns for Use in Ropes Having Predetermined Surface Characteristics 有权
    用于具有预定表面特征的绳索中的包裹的纱线

    公开(公告)号:US20140230635A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-21

    申请号:US14262600

    申请日:2014-04-25

    Abstract: A blended yarn comprises a plurality of first fibers and a plurality of second fibers. A coefficient of friction of the second fibers is greater than a coefficient of friction of the first fibers. Abrasion resistance characteristics of the second fibers are greater than abrasion resistance properties of the first fibers. A gripping ability of the second fibers is greater than a gripping ability of the first fibers. The plurality of second fibers are combined with the plurality of first fibers such that the first fibers extend along the length of the blended yarn and the second fibers do not extend along the length of the blended yarn at least a portion of the second fibers are engaged with and extend from the plurality of first fibers effectively to define surface characteristics of the blended yarn.

    Abstract translation: 混合纱线包括多个第一纤维和多个第二纤维。 第二纤维的摩擦系数大于第一纤维的摩擦系数。 第二纤维的耐磨损特性大于第一纤维的耐磨性。 第二纤维的夹持能力大于第一纤维的夹持能力。 多个第二纤维与多个第一纤维结合,使得第一纤维沿着混纺纱线的长度延伸,并且第二纤维不沿着混纺纱线的长度延伸,至少一部分第二纤维被接合 与多个第一纤维有效并且有效地延伸以限定混纺纱线的表面特性。

    Non-destructive evaluation of cordage products

    公开(公告)号:US10288538B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-14

    申请号:US15282033

    申请日:2016-09-30

    Abstract: A method for non-destructively estimating a current physical condition of a cordage product in-service is described. The method involves obtaining sensor data associated with the cordage product while in-service handling a load. The sensor data includes any combination of cordage product elongation data, applied load data, and diametric data. The method further includes determining an axial stiffness value associated with the cordage product based on the sensor data and estimating a health state of the cordage product based on the determined axial stiffness value. The estimated health state is indicative of the current physical condition of the cordage product.

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