Hybrid cable for reinforcing polymeric articles and reinforced articles
AssigneeThe Gates Corporation
InventorsDaniel Beal, Yelena Gray
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Abstract
A hybrid cable having a core and a wrap; the core made from a carbon fiber yarn or bundle of carbon fiber strands or yarns; and the wrap made of a plurality of metal wires helically wrapped around the core, the plurality of metal wires laid side by side without crossing each other. The fibers, yarns, or core may be treated with polymeric sizing, adhesive, or binder. The wire may be steel and may have a coating such as brass or zinc plating, or a polymeric coating or treatment. The hybrid cable is useful for reinforcing composite articles such as belts, track, or hose.
Claims20
A hybrid cable for reinforcing a composite article, comprising a core and a wrap;
- the core comprising a carbon fiber yarn or bundle of carbon fiber yarns and comprising a twist;
- and the wrap comprising a plurality of metal wires helically wrapped around and completely covering or almost completely covering the core, the plurality of metal wires laid side by side without crossing each other.
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