Methods and apparatus for forming mesh and link elements
AssigneeKaynemaile Limited
InventorKayne Horsham
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Abstract
A method of adding a new link element to three or more formed link elements including the steps of: providing three or more formed link elements; and adding a new link element to the formed link elements by moulding a single link element through at least three of the formed link elements.
Claims25
A method of adding a new link element to three or more formed link elements including the steps of:
- providing three or more formed link elements;
- and
- adding a new link element to the formed link elements by moulding a single link element through at least three of the formed link elements.
A method of adding a new link element to a mesh including the steps of:
- providing a plurality of formed link elements forming a mesh;
- and
- adding a new link element to the mesh by moulding a single link element through at least one of the formed link elements.
Apparatus for adding a link element to a component having a plurality of linkage points, the apparatus comprising a mould formed as a plurality of sections, at least two of which move relative to each other and close together to define a moulding cavity to mould a single link element and separate to release the moulded link element, the mould comprising:
- at least one section adapted to accommodate at least two linkage points of the component;
- and
- a moulding cavity dimensioned and arranged when the mould sections are closed to mould the link element as a continuous loop that is interconnected through the at least two linkage points.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.