US4053550A
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Vulcanization method
Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
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Filing: 1976-03-08
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1996-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A method of vulcanizing continuous lengths of elastomeric or plastomeric material which comprises driving the material through an enclosure, within which it is subjected to vulcanizing conditions, in the form of a helix, the helix convolutions in part contacting a drive mechanism and in part being freely suspended. Also an apparatus for vulcanizing continuous lengths of flexible material, comprising an enclosure, means for providing therein an atmosphere at an elevated temperature and pressure, spaced pressure-retaining inlet and outlet means for the continuous flexible material, and drive and support means for feeding the material through the enclosure in the form of a helix comprising partially unsupported convolutions. The invention is particularly useful in the vulcanization of hosing formed for example by extrusion or by helical winding or both.
Inventors
- 👤 Challen E. Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:56
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C35/00; B29C35/02; B29C35/04; B29C35/06; B29C35/0227; B29C35/0233; B29K; B29K2021/00; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A method of vulcanizing continuous lengths of unsheathed and unvulcanized elastomeric or plastomeric hose comprising feeding in the absence of significant tension a continuous length of such hose without internal support in a helical path around a pair of rolls mounted on horizontal axis in a vulcanizing chamber, the surface of at least one of said rolls being contoured to position the convolutions of hose thereon and one of said rolls being of a substantially larger diameter than and mounted above and spaced from the other roll so that a substantial portion of the length of the hose is free of any contact with the roll surfaces and also self-supporting, providing sufficient pressure and temperature within said chamber to cause vulcanization of the elastomeric or plastomeric material and driving one of said rolls to continuously feed the hose through said vulcanizing chamber in said helical path from one end of the chamber to the other whereby the length of hose is vulcanized as it passes through said chamber.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
168 words
A method of vulcanizing continuous lengths of unsheathed and unvulcanized elastomeric or plastomeric hose comprising feeding in the absence of significant tension a continuous length of such hose without internal support in a helical path around a pair of rolls mounted on horizontal axis in a vulcanizing chamber, the surface of at least one of said rolls being contoured to position the convolutions of hose thereon and one of said rolls being of a substantially larger diameter than and mounted above and spaced from the other roll so that a substantial portion of the length of the hose is free of any contact with the roll surfaces and also self-supporting, providing sufficient pressure and temperature within said chamber to cause vulcanization of the elastomeric or plastomeric material and driving one of said rolls to continuously feed the hose through said vulcanizing chamber in said helical path from one end of the chamber to the other whereby the length of hose is vulcanized as it passes through said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the surface of each of said rolls is contoured to position the convolutions of the hose thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the large roll has a resilient cylindrical surface and the smaller roll has a contoured channel to support the convolutions of the hose as it passes thereover.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-10-10 | 1981-04-11 | 1981-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-10 | 1985-04-11 | 1985-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-10 | 1989-04-11 | 1989-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |