Method for producing a positive-locking load application for rod-shaped fiber composite structures, and the design thereof
AssigneeAlbany Engineered Composites, Inc.
InventorsRalph Funck, Martin Welsch
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AssigneeAlbany Engineered Composites, Inc.
InventorsRalph Funck, Martin Welsch
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Disclosed are methods and related compositions for producing a positive-locking load application for rod-shaped fiber composite structures, and the design thereof. The present invention concerns a method for producing a positive-locking load application for tension-compression rods from a fiber plastic hollow structure by means of an outer sleeve. In this process, a force pushes the fiber plastic hollow structure at least partially over at least one force application element, which is provided with at least one undercut to create a positive-locking connection. An object of the present invention is attained through local heating of the fiber plastic hollow structure to the point of plasticity of the fiber plastic hollow structure, at least in the region of the undercut(s) of the force application element, and application of at least one outer sleeve to the fiber plastic hollow structure in the region of the force application element.
A tension-compression rod comprising a fiber plastic hollow structure, a force application element with undercut(s), and an outer sleeve, wherein the outer sleeve comprises a fiber-reinforced plastic comprising continuous fibers oriented in a circumferential direction, and wherein the fiber plastic hollow structure contacts the undercut(s) of the force application element in a positive-locking manner, wherein the outer sleeve contacts the fiber plastic hollow structure, and wherein a fiber orientation of the fiber plastic hollow structure is present in an axial direction.
A tension-compression rod comprising a fiber plastic hollow structure, a force application element with undercut(s), and an outer sleeve, wherein the outer sleeve comprises a metallic material, and wherein the fiber plastic hollow structure contacts the undercut(s) of the force application element in a positive-locking manner, wherein the outer sleeve contacts the fiber plastic hollow structure, and wherein a fiber orientation of the fiber plastic hollow structure is present in an axial direction, and wherein a contour of an outer surface of the outer sleeve follows a contour of the force application element.
A method for producing a positive-locking load application for a tension-compression rod, comprising:
A method for producing a positive-locking load application for a tension-compression rod, comprising:
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