Patent ID: 9108366
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a reinforcement bandage over a cylindrical liner with either a fully cured thermoset matrix fiber reinforced tape or tow, or a thermoplastic matrix fiber reinforced tape or tow, or a metal matrix fiber reinforced tape or tow, or a metal wire or with any combination of these tapes or tows or wires comprising the combination of steps: a) installation of side elements; b) fixation of a beginning of the tape or tow or wire; c) winding with the tape or tow or wire under pretension; d) gradually increasing the pretension in the tape or tow or wire up to at least 10% of its instantaneous tensile strength; e) reducing the pretension in last turns of the bandage below 98% of the instantaneous tensile strength of the tape or tow or wire; f) fixation of the tape or tow or wire while maintain the pretension upon completion of the winding; g) cutting off the tape or tow or wire.