Title: Construction of structures by joining of pre-formed tape

Abstract

Various components, such as radio frequency (RF) or thermal reflectors, may be constructed from joining of pre-formed tape. For reflectors, this process may reduce the number of ribs, only require partial ribs, or eliminate the use of ribs altogether. To build such a reflector, a spool of tape, a joining tractor, and a foundation ring may be employed.

Inventors:

Bronisz, Lawrence Eugene; Stonehill, Laura Catherine; Peterson, Dominic S.

Issue Date:

2021-06-08

Research Org.:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE

OSTI Identifier:

1824039

Patent Number(s):

11027500

Application Number:

16/012,228

Assignee:

Triad National Security, LLC (Los Alamos, NM)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B29 - WORKING OF PLASTICS B29C - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B29 - WORKING OF PLASTICS B29K - INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR {MOULDS, } REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS

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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B29 - WORKING OF PLASTICS B29C - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS

B29C65/08 - using ultrasonic vibrations {
B29C65/18 - using heated tools
B29C65/20 - with direct contact, e.g. using "mirror"
B29C65/48 - using adhesives {, i.e. using supplementary joining material
B29C65/58 - Snap connection
B29C66/1122 - {Single lap to lap joints, i.e. overlap joints
B29C66/1222 - {comprising at least a lapped joint-segment}
B29C66/12421 - {Teardrop-like, waterdrop-like or mushroom-like interlocking undercuts}
B29C66/21 - {said joint lines being formed by a single dot or dash or by several dots or dashes, i.e. spot joining or spot welding}
B29C66/4326 - {for making hollow articles or hollow-preforms, e.g. half-shells}
B29C66/435 - {Making large sheets by joining smaller ones or strips together}
B29C66/71 - {characterised by the composition of the plastics material of the parts to be joined
B29C66/7212 - {characterised by the composition of the fibres}
B29C66/73921 - {characterised by the materials of both parts being thermoplastics}
B29C66/81427 - {comprising a single ridge, e.g. for making a weakening line
B29C66/8362 - {Rollers, cylinders or drums moving relative to and tangentially to the parts to be joined}
B29C66/845 - {C-clamp type or sewing machine type}

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B29 - WORKING OF PLASTICS B29K - INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR {MOULDS, } REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS

B29K2071/00 - Use of polyethers {, e.g. PEEK, i.e. polyether-etherketone or PEK, i.e. polyetherketone or derivatives thereof}, as moulding material
B29K2079/085 - {Thermoplastic polyimides, e.g. polyesterimides, PEI, i.e. polyetherimides, or polyamideimides
B29K2307/04 - Carbon
B29K2309/08 - Glass

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B29 - WORKING OF PLASTICS B29L - INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES

B29L2031/3456 - {Antennas, e.g. radomes}

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01Q - ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS

H01Q15/141 - {Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing reflecting surfaces}

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DOE Contract Number:  

AC52-06NA25396

Resource Type:

Patent

Resource Relation:

Patent File Date: 06/19/2018

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English