US 12,005,630 B2
Method for manufacturing a reinforced composite pipe using compression techniques
Christopher L. Taylor, Winona, TX (US); and Harvey E. Svetlik, Pipe Creek, TX (US)
Assigned to Composite Fluid Transfer LLC, Kilgore, TX (US)
Filed by Composite Fluid Transfer LLC, Kilgore, TX (US)
Filed on Sep. 30, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/490,730.
Prior Publication US 2023/0095131 A1, Mar. 30, 2023
Int. Cl. B29C 63/06 (2006.01); B29C 55/00 (2006.01); B29C 55/30 (2006.01); C09J 7/24 (2018.01); C09J 9/00 (2006.01); C09J 11/04 (2006.01); B29K 101/12 (2006.01); B29L 23/00 (2006.01)
CPC B29C 63/06 (2013.01) [B29C 55/005 (2013.01); B29C 55/30 (2013.01); C09J 7/243 (2018.01); C09J 9/00 (2013.01); C09J 11/04 (2013.01); B29K 2101/12 (2013.01); B29L 2023/22 (2013.01)] 11 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method for manufacturing a reinforced pipe system for transporting a fluid, comprising:
contracting a thermoplastic pipe using a mechanical compression device;
wrapping or extruding a first fiber tape on a surface of the pipe while it remains at least partially contracted, said first fiber tape having continuous taut fibers;
securing ends of the first fiber tape to the ends of the pipe using a first heat source;
warming the first fiber tape and pipe using a second heat source;
embedding taut fibers into the pipe as the pipe is warmed; and
bonding the first fiber tape to the pipe as the first fiber tape and pipe reach a thermal equilibrium.