Patent ID: 7497919
Filing Date: 2009-03-03
Classification: B29C,B32B,F17C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for manufacturing a pressure vessel, said method comprising the steps of: obtaining a metal liner; applying a first layer of adhesive to an outer surface of said metal liner; applying a peel ply over said first layer of adhesive; applying a release film on top of said peel ply; applying a breather cloth on top of said release film; placing said metal liner into a vacuum bag; applying a vacuum to said vacuum bag, thus securing said adhesive to the outer surface of said metal liner; after curing of said adhesive, winding a filamentary material around said liner, wherein said filamentary material adheres to said first layer of adhesive forming an overwrap layer on the outer surface of said metal liner, forming said pressure vessel.