VARIABLE DAMPING IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL

    公开(公告)号:US20250062057A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-20

    申请号:US18937866

    申请日:2024-11-05

    Inventor: Eli Warren

    Abstract: A three-dimensional (3-D) composite structure includes a 3-D lattice structure having a plurality of electrically insulative struts, a matrix phase surrounding the 3-D lattice structure, first and second electrically conductive face sheets positioned on two faces of the 3-D lattice structure, and a plurality of electrically insulative containment sheets positioned on all faces of the 3-D lattice structure that do not include the first and second face sheets. The matrix phase includes an electrorheological material. The first and second face sheets are positioned such that an electric potential applied between the first and second face sheets creates an electric field in the matrix phase that causes a desired reversible alteration to the viscosity of the matrix phase. The first and second face sheets and the plurality of containment sheets are collectively configured to contain the matrix phase within the 3-D lattice structure.

    Distribution member and method of manufacturing the same

    公开(公告)号:US11942240B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-26

    申请号:US17519206

    申请日:2021-11-04

    Inventor: Kenichi Egami

    Abstract: A distribution member includes plural electric wire pairs each including a pair of electric wires, a first fixing member integrally fixing the electric wire pairs, and a second fixing member that is separated from the first fixing member and integrally fixes electric wires of at least one of the electric wire pairs. The first fixing member and the second fixing member each include a holder holding the electric wires and a resin mold part that includes a molding resin and is molded so as to cover a part of the electric wire pairs held by the holder. The holder includes at least one interposed part that is interposed between the held electric wires. The distribution member further includes a combining part that is integrally formed with the holders of the first and second fixing members and combines the holders of the first and second fixing members.

    Composite polymer insulators and methods for forming same

    公开(公告)号:US11581111B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-14

    申请号:US16998760

    申请日:2020-08-20

    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method for manufacturing a composite polymer insulator. The method includes: providing an elongate core having a core axis, the core including a first core main section, a second core main section, and a core midsection axially interposed between the first and second core main sections; and mounting a joint sleeve around the core midsection. The method further includes molding a polymeric first housing onto the core such that: the first housing surrounds the first core main section; and a joint section the first housing overlaps and bonds to the joint sleeve. The method further includes molding a polymeric second housing onto the core such that: the second housing surrounds the second core main section; and a joint section of the second housing overlaps and bonds to the joint sleeve.

    Thermal sleeve with reflective positioning member, assembly therewith and method of construction thereof

    公开(公告)号:US11345112B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-31

    申请号:US17023177

    申请日:2020-09-16

    Abstract: A thermal sleeve for protecting an electronic member connected to a wiring harness against exposure to heat, combination thereof, and method of construction thereof is provided. The thermal sleeve has a tubular member including a circumferentially continuous wall with an insulative inner layer bounding an inner cavity extending along a central longitudinal axis between open opposite ends and a reflective outer layer. The sleeve further includes a positioning member constructed of resilient, reflective metal material. The positioning member has a tubular portion and at least one resilient finger extending radially inwardly from the tubular portion for abutment with the wiring harness. The tubular portion is fixedly attached to one of the opposite ends of the wall of the tubular member.

    COMPOSITE POLYMER INSULATORS AND METHODS FOR FORMING SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20220059258A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-24

    申请号:US16998760

    申请日:2020-08-20

    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method for manufacturing a composite polymer insulator. The method includes: providing an elongate core having a core axis, the core including a first core main section, a second core main section, and a core midsection axially interposed between the first and second core main sections; and mounting a joint sleeve around the core midsection. The method further includes molding a polymeric first housing onto the core such that: the first housing surrounds the first core main section; and a joint section the first housing overlaps and bonds to the joint sleeve. The method further includes molding a polymeric second housing onto the core such that: the second housing surrounds the second core main section; and a joint section of the second housing overlaps and bonds to the joint sleeve.

    Distribution member and method of manufacturing the same

    公开(公告)号:US11189395B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-30

    申请号:US17070019

    申请日:2020-10-14

    Inventor: Kenichi Egami

    Abstract: A distribution member includes plural electric wire pairs each including a pair of electric wires, a first fixing member integrally fixing the electric wire pairs, and a second fixing member that is separated from the first fixing member and integrally fixes electric wires of at least one of the electric wire pairs. The first fixing member and the second fixing member each include a holder holding the electric wires and a resin mold part that includes a molding resin and is molded so as to cover a part of the electric wire pairs held by the holder. The holder includes at least one interposed part that is interposed between the held electric wires. The distribution member further includes a combining part that is integrally formed with the holders of the first and second fixing members and combines the holders of the first and second fixing members.

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