초록 ▼

A composite cord assembly is used to fabricate high performance structures. In one form the cord assembly is composed of an inner composition of structural fibrous material and an external cladding. Resin is impregnated into the fibrous material. The external cladding functions as a containment devi

A composite cord assembly is used to fabricate high performance structures. In one form the cord assembly is composed of an inner composition of structural fibrous material and an external cladding. Resin is impregnated into the fibrous material. The external cladding functions as a containment device for liquid resin material during the fabrication of structural parts. The cured resin surrounds the fibrous material, and provides support to the fibers, as well as load transfers between the fibers. In addition, the cord assembly may contain an inner core and other enhancements to promote resin flow through the assembly during the resin infusion/injection process used for part fabrication. Applications for composite cord assemblies of this type include composite coil springs, structural fencing, golf club shafts, fishing rods, and other products composed of structural rods and tubes of simple or complex shapes.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A composite cord assembly comprising an assembly of braided primary fibers surrounding by a cladding;wherein said cladding has an inner surface and includes at least one of (1) channels or (2) ribs along said inner surface for facilitating flow of resin during manufacturing of said composite cord

1. A composite cord assembly comprising an assembly of braided primary fibers surrounding by a cladding;wherein said cladding has an inner surface and includes at least one of (1) channels or (2) ribs along said inner surface for facilitating flow of resin during manufacturing of said composite cord assembly.