Insert for pipe assembly and method for forming pipe assembly

摘要

An insert, a pipe assembly, and a method for forming a pipe assembly are disclosed. The pipe assembly includes a hollow body and an insert bonded to the hollow body. The insert spans a knit line defined in the hollow body. The insert is formed from a fiber reinforced polymer material. The fibers are generally anisotropic, and preferably unidirectional, and the insert is oriented such that the fibers extend at an angle to the knit line and thus span the knit line. Preferably, the fibers extend perpendicularly to the knit line. The use of an insert having such an orientation reinforces the hollow body, particularly at the knit line. Thus, the use of such an insert bonded to a hollow body according to the present disclosure produces a pipe assembly having increased pressure ratings.

主权项

1. A fiber reinforced polymer insert for a pipe assembly, comprising:
an insert having a front side and an opposing back side, the front side and opposing back side defining a thickness therebetween, the insert formed from a polymer material having a plurality of fibers dispersed therein, the fibers having an anisotropic orientation, the insert configured for bonding in the pipe assembly such that the fibers of the insert span a knit line of the pipe assembly.