公开(公告)号：US06679152B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-20

申请号：US10196438

申请日：2002-07-15

Applicant: Andrew A. Head ,  John W. Peter ,  Thomas C. Story

Inventor： Andrew A. Head ,  John W. Peter ,  Thomas C. Story

IPC: D04C100

CPC classification number: D04C3/34 ,  D04C3/40 ,  D04C3/48

Abstract: A braiding apparatus and method of forming braided product. The braiding apparatus may have one or more former rings having an adjustable inner diameters. The former rings may have a plurality of elements at least radially movable so that the inner diameter may be adjusted. The former ring may also include means to actuate the elements to adjust the inner diameter. The braided product made by the braiding apparatus may be multi-layered without a winding between layers.

Abstract translation: 一种编织装置及其编织方法。 编织装置可以具有一个或多个具有可调内径的前环。 前一个环可以具有至少可径向移动的多个元件，使得可以调整内径。 前一个环还可以包括致动元件以调节内径的装置。 由编织装置制成的编织产品可以是多层的而不在层之间缠绕。

公开(公告)号：US06395210B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09310514

申请日：1999-05-12

Applicant: Andrew A. Head ,  Donald Lambert ,  John Peter

Inventor： Andrew A. Head ,  Donald Lambert ,  John Peter

IPC: B29C4702

CPC classification number: B29C70/525

Abstract: A method and device for forming composites using a pre-consolidated tubular braid (i.e., a braid removed from the braiding machine on which it was produced prior to use in further processing) including feeding the pre-consolidated tubular braid over a supporting mandrel, impregnating the braid with a resin using a pressurized resin injection chamber with a mandrel adapted to provide adequate impregnation, feeding the resin saturated braid into a pultrusion die with a mandrel for forming and heating and pulling the cured composite from the die for finishing the end product.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用预固定的管状编织物（即，从编织机移除的编织物，用于进一步加工之前在其上制造的编织物）形成复合材料的方法和装置，包括将预固定的管状编织物输送到支撑心轴上， 使用具有适于提供足够浸渍的心轴的加压树脂注射室的带有树脂的编织物，将树脂饱和编织物用芯棒进给到拉挤成型模具中，所述心轴用于从模具形成和加热和拉伸固化的复合材料以完成最终产品。

公开(公告)号：US5952067A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-14

申请号：US942603

申请日：1997-10-02

Applicant: Andrew A. Head

Inventor： Andrew A. Head

IPC: D04C1/02 ,  D04C1/06 ,  D04C1/00

CPC classification number: D04C1/06 ,  D04C1/02 ,  D10B2403/0114 ,  D10B2403/02412 ,  D10B2505/02 ,  Y10T428/1369 ,  Y10T428/1393

Abstract: A biaxial braided sleeve braided together in a diamond braid style. The braided sleeve has an outer layer or set of thick, uncrimped strands extending in one helical direction and an inner layer or set of thick, uncrimped strands extending in the other helical direction. Much thinner containment strands hold the thick strands in position. A braided sleeve is thus provided which can have one material on the outside and a different material on the inside. For example, the inside material can be fluorocarbon polymer and the outside material can be fiberglass, providing a bearing liner. The two counter-rotating sets or layers of thick uncrimped strands provide enhanced mechanical properties.

Abstract translation: 双轴编织袖子编织在一起的钻石编织风格。 编织套筒具有在一个螺旋方向上延伸的外层或一组厚的未卷曲的绳索，以及在另一个螺旋方向上延伸的内层或一组厚的未卷曲的绳索。 更薄的容纳线将厚股保持在适当的位置。 因此，提供了可以在外部具有一种材料并且在内侧具有不同材料的编织套筒。 例如，内部材料可以是氟碳聚合物，外部材料可以是玻璃纤维，提供轴承衬垫。 两个反向旋转的层或厚的未卷曲的股线提供增强的机械性能。

公开(公告)号：US07954746B1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US12833203

申请日：2010-07-09

Applicant: Andrew A. Head ,  Donald D. Exline ,  Christopher M. Olenick ,  Thomas C. Story

Inventor： Andrew A. Head ,  Donald D. Exline ,  Christopher M. Olenick ,  Thomas C. Story

IPC: B65H20/32

CPC classification number: B65H18/28 ,  B65H2301/4127

Abstract: By the present invention method and apparatus is disclosed whereby a triaxial braided composite reinforcing fabric having axial yarns of varying length may be wrapped about a cylindrical shipping spool without deformation of the braided fabric. A tensioning device is interposed between the braiding tool and shipping or storage spool whereby the individual variable length axial yarns are subjected to constant tensioning. As the braided fabric is wound upon a cylindrical shipping spool, a conformable foam layer is interposed between each layer of braided fabric thereby permitting each axial yarn to seek out its own diameter by compressing the layer of conformable foam upon which it is wrapped.

Abstract translation: 通过本发明的方法和装置，公开了一种具有不同长度的轴向纱线的三轴编织复合增强织物可围绕圆柱形运输卷轴缠绕而不会使编织织物变形。 在编织工具和运输或储存卷轴之间插入张紧装置，由此各个可变长度的轴向纱线经受恒定张力。 当编织织物缠绕在圆柱形运输卷轴上时，将适形泡沫层插入每层编织织物之间，从而允许每个轴向纱线通过压缩其包裹的适形泡沫层来寻找其自身直径。

公开(公告)号：US07770837B1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11825824

申请日：2007-07-09

Applicant: Andrew A. Head ,  Donald P. Exline ,  Christopher M. Olenick ,  Thomas C. Story

Inventor： Andrew A. Head ,  Donald P. Exline ,  Christopher M. Olenick ,  Thomas C. Story

IPC: B65H20/32

CPC classification number: B65H18/28 ,  B65H2301/4127

Abstract: By the present invention method and apparatus is disclosed whereby a triaxial braided composite reinforcing fabric having axial yarns of varying length may be wrapped about a cylindrical shipping spool without deformation of the braided fabric. A tensioning device is interposed between the braiding tool and shipping or storage spool whereby the individual variable length axial yarns are subjected to constant tensioning. As the braided fabric is wound upon a cylindrical shipping spool, a conformable foam layer is interposed between each layer of braided fabric thereby permitting each axial yarn to seek out its own diameter by compressing the layer of conformable foam upon which it is wrapped.

Abstract translation: 通过本发明的方法和装置，公开了一种具有不同长度的轴向纱线的三轴编织复合增强织物可围绕圆柱形运输卷轴缠绕而不会使编织织物变形。 在编织工具和运输或储存卷轴之间插入张紧装置，由此各个可变长度的轴向纱线经受恒定张力。 当编织织物缠绕在圆柱形运输卷轴上时，将适形泡沫层插入每层编织织物之间，从而允许每个轴向纱线通过压缩其包裹的适形泡沫层来寻找其自身直径。

公开(公告)号：US06250193B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US08942908

申请日：1997-10-02

Applicant: Andrew A. Head

Inventor： Andrew A. Head

IPC: D04C102

CPC classification number: B29C70/222 ,  B29K2105/0827 ,  B29L2023/00 ,  D04C1/02 ,  D04C1/06 ,  D04C3/48 ,  D10B2403/02411 ,  D10B2505/02

Abstract: A triaxial braided sleeve in which the axial strands are reinforcing and the bias strands are elastic. Due to the elastic bias strands, the sleeve can be used as the reinforcement in a fiber-reinforced plastic part having a tapered, curved, or other irregular shape.

Abstract translation: 三轴编织套筒，其中轴向股线被加强并且偏置股线是弹性的。 由于弹性偏压线，套筒可用作具有锥形，弯曲或其它不规则形状的纤维增强塑料部件中的加强件。

公开(公告)号：US5409651A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-25

申请号：US132375

申请日：1993-10-06

Applicant: Andrew A. Head

Inventor： Andrew A. Head

IPC: B29C55/24 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29C70/46 ,  B29D23/00 ,  D04C1/06

CPC classification number: B29D23/001 ,  B29C55/24 ,  B29C67/0014 ,  B29C70/462 ,  D04C1/06 ,  D04C3/48 ,  B29K2105/0827 ,  B29K2313/00 ,  B29L2023/00 ,  B29L2031/7724 ,  D10B2505/02

Abstract: A method of forming a tapered tubular part including the steps of: providing tows of filaments, the filaments being adapted to fuse together when subjected to combined heat and pressure; braiding the tows of filaments into a sleeve; providing a tapered mold and a matingly tapered mandrel; sliding the sleeve into the mold and securing the sleeve to the mold; forcing the mandrel into the mold to compress the wall of the sleeve and to stretch the length of the sleeve while applying heat to the mold to fuse the filaments of the sleeve together into a tube; cooling the mold; withdrawing the mandrel from the mold and removing the cooled tube from the mold.

Abstract translation: 一种形成锥形管状部件的方法，包括以下步骤：提供丝束，当经受组合的热和压力时，所述长丝适于熔合在一起; 将丝束编织成套筒; 提供锥形模具和配合的锥形心轴; 将套筒滑入模具中并将套筒固定到模具上; 迫使心轴进入模具以压缩套筒的壁并且在向模具施加热量的同时拉伸套筒的长度以将套管的细丝熔合成一个管子; 冷却模具; 从模具中取出心轴并从模具中取出冷却的管。

公开(公告)号：US08753091B1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US12784320

申请日：2010-05-20

Applicant: Mike S. Braley ,  Andrew A. Head ,  Phillip M. Lariviere ,  Victor M. Ivers

Inventor： Mike S. Braley ,  Andrew A. Head ,  Phillip M. Lariviere ,  Victor M. Ivers

IPC: F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F01D5/147 ,  B29D99/0028 ,  F03D1/0675 ,  F03D1/0683 ,  F03D13/10 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02P70/523

Abstract: A wind turbine blade may include a plurality of longitudinal composite members each having a fiber and resin layer around a predetermined cross-sectional shape and each comprising at least one longitudinal outer surface and at least one longitudinal mounting surface, each of the outer surfaces of the plurality of longitudinal composite members corresponding to a different portion of a desired airfoil shape, the plurality of longitudinal composite members assembled such that the outer surfaces of the composite members form at least a majority of the airfoil shape. An outer skin may be provided. The composite members may be made up of transportable segments. A method of assembly may include transporting the segments to a desired location such as an installation site for assembly of the wind turbine blade at the installation site.

Abstract translation: 风力涡轮机叶片可以包括多个纵向复合构件，每个纵向复合构件具有围绕预定横截面形状的纤维和树脂层，并且每个包括至少一个纵向外表面和至少一个纵向安装表面，每个外表面 多个纵向复合构件对应于期望的翼型形状的不同部分，所述多个纵向复合构件组装成使得复合构件的外表面形成至少大部分翼型形状。 可以提供外皮。 复合构件可以由可移动段构成。 组装方法可以包括将段传送到期望的位置，例如在安装地点组装风力涡轮机叶片的安装地点。

公开(公告)号：US06182398B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09196960

申请日：1998-11-20

Applicant: Andrew A. Head

Inventor： Andrew A. Head

IPC: E04C302

CPC classification number: D04C3/48 ,  D04C1/06 ,  D10B2403/02411 ,  D10B2403/0243 ,  E04C3/005 ,  E04C3/29 ,  E04C3/46 ,  Y10S52/08

Abstract: A method of producing an air beam having at least one curved portion, including braiding a sleeve having substantially regularly spaced axial fibers along the circumference thereof, taking-up the braided sleeve using at least one non-cylindrical take-up member, and inserting a gas-barrier tube into the sleeve.

Abstract translation: 一种制造具有至少一个弯曲部分的空气束的方法，包括编织具有沿着其圆周具有基本规则间隔的轴向纤维的套筒，使用至少一个非圆柱形卷取构件吸收编织套筒， 阻气管进入套管。

公开(公告)号：US6112634A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US4579

申请日：1998-01-08

Applicant: Andrew A. Head

Inventor： Andrew A. Head

IPC: B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/215 ,  B60R21/235 ,  D03D15/00 ,  D04C1/02 ,  D04C1/06 ,  D04C1/12 ,  D04C1/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/235 ,  D03D1/02 ,  D03D15/00 ,  D04C1/02 ,  D04C1/06 ,  B60R21/23184 ,  D10B2321/021 ,  D10B2321/022 ,  D10B2331/02 ,  D10B2331/04 ,  D10B2401/041 ,  D10B2505/124

Abstract: A braided structure produced by strands of a braiding material consisting of multiple yarn ends of multifilament fibers oriented side-by-side or in parallel to form a generally single layer band of yarn ends and treated with a suitable forming material in order to set such orientation. The braiding material can then be used to form strands for producing a braided structure. The braided structure resulting from the braiding material of our invention has a high coverage area and a high width to thickness ratio.

Abstract translation: 编织结构由编织材料的股线制成，编织材料由复丝纤维的多个纱线端组成，并排或并排定向，以形成纱线端部的大致单层带，并用合适的成形材料处理以设定这种取向 。 然后编织材料可用于形成用于产生编织结构的股线。 由本发明的编织材料产生的编织结构具有高覆盖面积和高宽比。