초록 ▼

A molded plastic vessel is provided with a fitting or other attachment after molding and before winding of the vessel. The fitting is provided with a plastic insert. The insert and a wall of the vessel are heated and welded together to hold the fitting on the vessel. The tank is filament wound for r

A molded plastic vessel is provided with a fitting or other attachment after molding and before winding of the vessel. The fitting is provided with a plastic insert. The insert and a wall of the vessel are heated and welded together to hold the fitting on the vessel. The tank is filament wound for reinforcement, and the filaments capture the fitting to hold the fitting on the wall. The wall is opened to provide a passage through the fitting into the vessel. An apparatus is provided that carries and moves the fitting, insert, and a heater to install the fitting on the vessel.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A manufacturing system, comprising:a vessel liner;a fitting, said fitting defining a passageway which is open at opposite sides of the fitting;an insert which extends completely through said fitting passageway;means for releasably securing said insert to said fitting;mean

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A manufacturing system, comprising:a vessel liner;a fitting, said fitting defining a passageway which is open at opposite sides of the fitting;an insert which extends completely through said fitting passageway;means for releasably securing said insert to said fitting;means for supporting the fitting and the insert near the liner;a heater;means for positioning the heater between the fitting and the liner for heating the insert and an area of the liner; andmeans for positioning the fitting on the liner and pressing the insert into the liner to weld the insert to the liner.