Honeycomb control methods for expansion and compression
OwnerThomas C. Nurreinventor
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Abstract
Honeycomb forms can be held in an expanded or compressed state by the use of a lengthwise device such as a cord or similar lengthwise material threaded through holes in the honeycomb plies. This cord has a frictional surface to hold the honeycomb from unintended movement. Additionally, a semi rigid lengthwise device, such as a twisted, stranded wire may be used with the separated strands preventing the return of the end plies.
Claims10
A method of securing individual plies of a flexible honeycomb in a fully expanded, partially expanded, or compressed state by the use of one or more transverse longitudinal members passing through an orifice or orifices in the aforementioned plies, said transverse members comprised of material that will provide sufficient resistance to slippage of said plies so that said plies are retained in place along said transverse member or members.
A method of maintaining honeycomb plies with holes therein in an expanded position along a longitudinal device comprising strands at its ends after loading thereon, separating the strands at the ends of the longitudinal device, pulling a few plies over these ends and allowing the spring-back force to seat the plies on the ends of the separated strands, preventing any further return.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.