Abstract:
A method of forming ribs on a revolving shell in generally parallel circumferentially extending relationship. Each rib is built over a strip form having a cross section that is an isoceles trapezoid that is positioned with the base or wide parallel side against the shell, and the narrow parallel side forming the crown. A strip of glass fiber mat wetted with resin is carried by a band of individually tensioned strands which are attached to the revolving shell, and are wrapped therearound by the revolving shell. The band of strands is divided into three groups, the center of which is positioned over the crown and the outside groups of which are positioned over the inclined surfaces of the strip form. As the revolving shell pulls the individually tensioned strands over the rib, the outside groups pull the mat strip against the inclined sides of the rib form, and thereafter slide down the inclined surfaces of the mat to smooth out wrinkles. Finally the outside groups come to rest over the portions of the shell on opposite sides of the rib form to anchor to mat firmly in engagement with the shell and in tight engagement with the rib form. The materials are preferably fed to the underside of the revolving shell so that the strands may also carry the mat and the rib form to the surface of the revolving shell.
Abstract:
A container of hollow tubular configuration having a combined manway lid and vent. The combined manway lid and vent includes a horizontally disposed base section and a vent cap removably mounted thereon. The base section has an orifice therein and an upwardly projecting lip surrounding the orifice, the lip being adapted to receive the vent cap in close fitting relationship. The vent cap includes a vertically disposed hollow section having a sidewall with a plurality of vents and a lower edge adapted for engagement with the lip on the base section and a cover attached to the hollow section and curving down the sidewall thereof to a level below that at which the vents are present.
Abstract:
A wall construction for fluid handling devices, especially fluid storage tanks, which is adapted for expansion and contraction, has a moistureproof expansion joint which does not materially weaken the wall construction. The expansion joint includes a slit in a portion of the wall and a shaped expansion member of substantially rigid material overlaying the slit. The member is integrally bonded to the wall on opposite sides of the slit and is shaped to allow for movement of the wall. The expansion joint is particularly suited for insulated tanks having a sandwich construction comprising reinforced plastic layers separated by a layer of polyurethane foam. The expansion member is preferably of glass fiber reinforced plastic.