Abstract

A textile sleeve assembly including a tubular textile wall with an outer surface and an inner surface bounding a cavity extending a longitudinal central axis for routing and protecting an elongate member therein. A textile fabric bonded to the outer surface of the tubular textile wall via a plurality of weld joints. The textile fabric having a pair of attachment features for attachment to spaced apart attachment members on a vehicle body and a closure member of a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
• B29K 667/00 - Use of polyesters for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
• B29K 677/00 - Use of polyamides, e.g. polyesteramides, for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
• B29L 23/00 - Tubular articles
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 3/06 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for securing layers togetherLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
• B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
• H01B 17/56 - Insulating bodies
• H01B 19/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing insulators or insulating bodies

Abstract

A flexible multilayer battery pack insulator for an electric vehicle includes a first outer film layer having opposite outer and inner first outer film layer sides, a second outer film layer having opposite outer and inner second outer film layer sides, and an intermediate fabric layer sandwiched between the inner side of the first outer film layer and the inner side of the second outer film layer and in contact with the inner side of the first outer film layer and in contact with the inner side of the second outer film layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• H01M 50/222 - Inorganic material
• H01M 50/227 - Organic material
• H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure

Abstract

A flexible multilayer battery pack insulator for an electric vehicle having a multilayer wall including a plurality of layers. The plurality of layers includes an inner layer of mineral material having an inner surface and an outer surface, and an outer layer of mineral material having an inner surface and an outer surface. A flame-resistant coating, including silicone and mica, bonded to at least one of the plurality of layers. An adhesive layer bonded to the outer surface of the inner layer, and at least one filament fixing the plurality of layers to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• B32B 37/24 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• H01M 50/222 - Inorganic material
• H01M 50/227 - Organic material
• H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
• H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

Abstract

A thermal protection tubular sleeve includes a knitted inner wall having circumferentially continuous outer and inner surfaces. The circumferentially continuous inner surface bounds a cavity that extends lengthwise along a longitudinal central axis between opposite inner ends of the knitted inner wall. The tubular sleeve further includes a knitted outer wall having circumferentially continuous outer and inner surfaces. The knitted outer wall extends lengthwise about the longitudinal central axis between opposite outer ends and overlies the knitted inner wall. An intermediate yarn extends back and forth between and through knitted loops of the outer wall and knitted loops of the inner wall to connect the knitted outer wall and the knitted inner wall to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials

Abstract

A flexible multilayer battery pack insulator for an electric vehicle has a multilayer wall including a plurality of layers of interlaced mineral material including an inner layer having a first exposed, outwardly facing surface and an outer layer having a second exposed, outwardly facing surface. A first flame-resistant coating is bonded to at least one of the plurality of layers. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is bonded to the first exposed, outwardly facing surface of the inner layer. At least one filament fixes the plurality of layers to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• B32B 37/24 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• D02G 3/02 - Yarns or threads characterised by the material or by the materials from which they are made
• D02G 3/18 - Yarns or threads made from mineral substances from glass or the like
• D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
• D03D 15/242 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads inorganic, e.g. basalt
• D03D 15/267 - Glass
• H01M 50/276 - Inorganic material
• H01M 50/383 - Flame arresting or ignition-preventing means

Abstract

A protective member for a wire harness and electrical member fixed thereto, a wire harness assembly, and a method of constructing a protective member for a wire harness and electrical member fixed thereto are provided. The protective member includes a tubular woven wall extending between opposite open ends about a central axis and a tubular braided wall fixed to the tubular woven wall. One end of the tubular woven wall is configured to overlie the electrical member to provide protection thereto, and the tubular braided wall extends away from the other of the opposite open ends of the tubular woven wall about the central axis for operable attachment a wire harness.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles

Abstract

A cover for providing protection to a bus bar used to interconnect cells of a battery of an electric vehicle, and method of construction thereof, is provided. The cover includes an impervious layer, an adhesive layer, and a fabric wall sandwiched between the impervious layer and the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is provided to facilitate quick and easy attachment of the cover to a desired portion of the bus bar, wherein the cover can be shaped to cover any desired area of the bus bar in a conforming fit about the selected portion or entirety of the bus bar.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
• H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
• H01M 50/522 - Inorganic material
• H01M 50/524 - Organic material

Abstract

A multilayered tubular sleeve including a braided tubular inner wall extending about a central axis between opposite first and second inner end portions and a braided tubular outer wall extending about the central axis between opposite first and second outer end portions. The first inner end portion is bonded to the first outer end portion by a first bond joint, and the second inner end portion is bonded to the second outer end portion by a second bond joint, with the inner wall being detached from the outer wall over a length extending between the first and second bond joints.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes

Abstract

A thermal fabric for a battery pack of an electric vehicle has a knit wall including at least one generally planar portion having a plurality of knit layers overlying one another. A coolant conduit is captured between a pair of the knit layers. The thermal fabric is wrappable about the battery pack and/or configured to be disposed between and about adjacent cells of the battery pack to thermally insulate and isolate the cells and protect against thermal runaway and flame propagation both from the battery pack and between adjacent cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/656 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by the type of heat-exchange fluid
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells

Abstract

A protective sleeve for a battery pack coolant tube of an electric vehicle includes a tubular wall extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The tubular wall has multiple layers, including an innermost textile layer having filaments interlaced with one another and a composite outer layer overlying the innermost textile layer. The composite layer includes a foil layer and a fire resistant coating overlying the foil layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 57/04 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against fire or other external sources of extreme heat
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/656 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by the type of heat-exchange fluid
• H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
• H01M 50/383 - Flame arresting or ignition-preventing means

Abstract

A protective textile sleeve includes a braided, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall includes hybrid yarns, with each of the hybrid yarns including at least one multifilament wrapped about a monofilament, such that the monofilament is concealed by the at least one multifilament.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials
• D02G 3/02 - Yarns or threads characterised by the material or by the materials from which they are made
• D02G 3/26 - Yarns or threads characterised by constructional features with characteristics dependent on the amount or direction of twist
• D02G 3/38 - Threads in which fibres, filaments, or yarns are wound with other yarns or filaments
• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes

Abstract

A coated textile sleeve has a textile wall having a circumferentially continuous outer surface extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite open ends, wherein the textile wall is formed at least in part by flame-resistant multifilament yarn. An adhesive layer is bonded to the circumferentially continuous outer surface, and an impervious coating is bonded to the adhesive layer. The coated textile sleeve is stretchable axially and radially, thereby allowing the coated textile sleeve to flex and be easily assembled into close conforming, wrinkle-free relation about the bus-bar regardless of the number of bends and shape of the outer contour of an outer surface of the bus-bar.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62C 2/06 - Physical fire-barriers

Abstract

A wrappable, abrasion and EMI resistant sleeve for routing and protecting an elongate member from exposure to EMI, while further providing mechanical protection against abrasion, impact, and other environmental conditions, such as contamination. The sleeve includes a woven outer layer having opposite outer edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends of the woven outer layer. The woven outer layer includes warp filaments extending generally parallel to the opposite edges and weft filaments extending generally transversely to the warp filaments. The sleeve includes a textile inner layer having opposite inner edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The textile inner layer includes conductive filaments interlaced with one another in electrical communication with one another. The weft filaments of the woven outer layer are heat-formed to bias the opposite outer edges and the opposite inner edges into overlapping relation with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

Abstract

A woven EMI sleeve has a wall with opposite edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The wall is wrapped about a central longitudinal axis into a tubular configuration bounding an enclosed cavity sized for receipt of an elongate member therein. The wall is woven with warp filaments extending generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis and weft filaments extending generally transversely to the warp filaments. The warp filaments include conductive filaments provided as wire filaments and separate non-conductive warp filaments. The weft filaments include heat-set filaments that are heat-formed to bias the wall into the tubular configuration and to bias opposite edges into overlapping relation with one another. The weft filaments also include conductive filaments.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• D03D 11/02 - Fabrics formed with pockets, tubes, loops, folds, tucks or flaps
• D03D 15/25 - Metal
• D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
• D03D 15/533 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads antistaticWoven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads electrically conductive
• D03D 15/67 - Metal wires

Abstract

A textile sleeve having a seamless, circumferentially continuous wall including a textile layer formed of yarns interlaced with one another. The textile layer having an outer surface and an opposite inner surface bounding an enclosed cavity extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite open ends. At least some of the yarns include multifilaments resistant to heat and monofilaments resistant to heat, and a silicone-based coating adhered to the outer surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
• D03D 15/513 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads heat-resistant or fireproof
• D06N 3/00 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof
• D06N 3/12 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof with macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds

Abstract

A flexible thermal insulator having a fabric layer, a flame resistant outer coating bonded to an outer side of the fabric layer, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer bonded to an inner side of the fabric layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material

Abstract

A multilayer thermal insulator for an electric vehicle battery pack having a flexible multilayer wall multilayer wall including, a flame resistant outer laminate, a ceramic-based layer, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The ceramic-based layer is sandwiched between the flame resistant outer laminate and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. A filament fixes the flame resistant outer laminate, the ceramic-based layer, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
• C09J 7/29 - Laminated material
• C09J 7/38 - Pressure-sensitive adhesives [PSA]
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 50/383 - Flame arresting or ignition-preventing means

Abstract

A sleeve for providing protection to a bus bar interconnecting cells of a battery of an electric vehicle has a knit wall having a circumferentially continuous outer surface extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite open ends. The knit wall is formed by multifilament flame-resistant yarn having a denier between 30 tex to 420 tex. An impervious coating extends about the entirety of an outer surface of the knit wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/591 - Covers
• D06M 15/643 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing silicon in the main chain

Abstract

A thermal, flame protective sleeve for protecting a member therein and method of construction thereof. The sleeve includes a tubular member having a circumferentially continuous wall with a straight cylindrical inner surface bounding an inner cavity extending along a central longitudinal axis between open opposite ends. At least one end cap is fixed to at least one of the opposite ends. The at least one end cap has at least one resilient tine extending radially inwardly from an outer surface of the end cap sufficiently for engagement with an elongate member extending into the inner cavity of the tubular member. The at least one end cap is silicone.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 59/02 - Shape or form of insulating materials, with or without coverings integral with the insulating materials
• B29D 23/00 - Producing tubular articles

Abstract

A knit sleeve for providing thermal protection about an elongate member contained therein and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a circumferentially continuous, tubular knit inner wall bounding a central cavity that extends lengthwise along a longitudinal central axis between open opposite ends. The sleeve further includes a knit outer wall with opposite edges extending lengthwise in generally parallel relation with the longitudinal central axis, with one of the opposite edges of the knit outer wall being integrally knit to the inner wall and the other of the opposite edges of the outer wall being wrappable about the inner wall into fixed relation about the inner wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 59/02 - Shape or form of insulating materials, with or without coverings integral with the insulating materials
• D04B 1/16 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials synthetic threads
• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D04B 21/16 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes incorporating synthetic threads
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• H01B 7/29 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

Abstract

A flexible thermal insulator for an electric vehicle battery pack includes a first laminated outer layer bounded by a first outer layer periphery and a second laminated outer layer bounded by a second outer layer periphery. The first and second laminated outer layers each include respective first and second outer heat-resistant layers bonded to respective first and second heat-resistant outer coatings. An intermediate layer is sandwiched between the first laminated outer layer and the second laminated outer layer. A first circumferentially continuous, annular spacer is sandwiched between the first laminated outer layer and the intermediate layer to define and bound a first air pocket between the first laminated outer layer and the intermediate layer. A second circumferentially continuous, annular spacer is sandwiched between the second laminated outer layer and the intermediate layer to define and bound a second air pocket between the second laminated outer layer and the intermediate layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material

Abstract

A multilayer, flexible, impact and puncture resistant, impervious, dielectric insulator sheet and mounting arrangement therewith for an electric vehicle battery pack includes a textile layer having generally planar opposite first and second sides and a fluid impervious film fixed to the first side with an adhesive laminate. The adhesive laminate includes a polymeric film sandwiched between opposite first and second layers of adhesive material. The first layer of adhesive material is bonded to the textile layer and the second layer of adhesive material is bonded to the fluid impervious film.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
• H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
• H01M 50/227 - Organic material
• D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
• D03D 15/292 - Conjugate, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, fibres or filaments
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 15/49 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads texturedWoven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads curledWoven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads crimped
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles

Abstract

A wrappable woven sleeve includes a wall having opposite edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The opposite edges are configured to be wrapped about a central longitudinal axis, whereupon the wall takes on a tubular configuration with an inner surface of the wall bounding an enclosed cavity sized for receipt of an elongate member to be protected therein and an outer surface of the wall facing radially outwardly from the central longitudinal axis. The wall is woven with warp filaments extending generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis and weft filaments extending generally transversely to the warp filaments. One or more of the warp filaments are wire to shield against passage of low frequency EMI. A foil layer is fixed to the outer and/or inner surfaces of the wall to shield against passage of high frequency EMI.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
• D03D 15/258 - Noble metal
• D03D 15/37 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the fibres or filaments with specific cross-section or surface shape
• D03D 15/533 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads antistaticWoven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads electrically conductive

Abstract

A textile sleeve for routing and protecting an elongate member has a wall including a textile layer with an inner surface and an opposite outer surface extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The inner surface is configured to bound a cavity sized for receipt of the elongate member therein. The textile layer is formed of yarns interlaced with one another, wherein a least some of the yarns include multifilaments resistant to heat and/or monofilaments resistant to heat, rendering the sleeve heat-resistant. A silicone-based coating is adhered to the outer surface to provide enhanced heat-resistance, dielectric protection and impact resistance.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 15/573 - Tensile strength
• D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
• D03D 15/513 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads heat-resistant or fireproof
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Abstract

A textile sleeve for routing and protecting an elongate member has a wrappable wall including a textile layer having an inner surface and an opposite outer surface extending lengthwise between opposite ends and widthwise between opposite edges. The opposite edges are configured to be wrapped about a central longitudinal axis to bound a central cavity extending lengthwise along the central longitudinal axis between the opposite ends. The textile layer is formed of yarns interlaced with one another, wherein a least some of the yarns include metal wire(s). A silicone-based layer is disposed about the outer surface of the textile layer to provide enhanced heat-resistance, dielectric protection and impact resistance.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
• B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
• D03D 15/67 - Metal wires
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 15/513 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads heat-resistant or fireproof
• D06M 15/643 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing silicon in the main chain

Abstract

A wrappable sleeve for routing and protecting an elongate member, against exposure to high temperature, abrasion, fluid ingress, and contamination, has a multilayered wall extending widthwise between opposite edges and extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall includes a textile outer layer, a textile inner layer, and an intermediate layer sandwiched between the outer layer and the inner layer. The intermediate layer includes a textile intermediate layer facing the textile inner layer and a silicone-based layer facing the textile outer layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 11/02 - Fabrics formed with pockets, tubes, loops, folds, tucks or flaps
• D03D 15/40 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads
• D03D 15/267 - Glass
• D03D 15/513 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads heat-resistant or fireproof
• D03D 15/242 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads inorganic, e.g. basalt
• D06M 15/643 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing silicon in the main chain
• D01F 9/22 - Carbon filamentsApparatus specially adapted for the manufacture thereof by decomposition of organic filaments from polyaddition, polycondensation or polymerisation products from macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyacrylonitriles

Abstract

A wrappable sleeve has a wall including an interlaced layer providing an inner surface and an opposite outer surface extending widthwise between opposite edges and extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The opposite edges are wrappable about a central longitudinal axis to bound the elongate member within a cavity bounded by the inner surface. The interlaced layer is formed of yarns interlaced with one another, wherein a least some of the yarns include multifilaments resistant to heat and monofilaments resistant to heat. The wall further includes a silicone-based coating adhered to the outer surface of the interlaced layer, and a closure member fixed along one of the opposite edges. The closure member has an adhesive surface configured to maintain the opposite edges of the wall in overlapping relation with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 15/513 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads heat-resistant or fireproof
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics

Abstract

A woven sleeve for routing and protecting an elongate member includes a wall having opposite edges extending lengthwise in generally parallel relation with a longitudinal central axis between opposite ends. The wall includes warp yarns extending lengthwise between the opposite ends and weft yarns extending circumferentially about the longitudinal central axis. At least some of the weft yarns are provided as bi-component yarns having a central core of heat-set material that biases the opposite edges into overlapping relation with one another, with an outer sheath encircling the central core. The central core and the outer sheath are different colors from one another, such that upon a portion of the outer sheath being split or worn, the central core becomes discernably visible.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• D02G 3/36 - Cored or coated yarns or threads
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 15/47 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads multicomponent, e.g. blended yarns or threads
• D03D 15/54 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads coloured

Abstract

A battery cell interface material provides multiple types of protection between adjacent cells of an electric vehicle battery pack is provided. The interface material is an integral wall assembly having the following: a middle wall constructed of one of interlaced multifilament flame-resistant yarn or a non-woven material, the middle wall having opposite sides. A pair of intermediate layers, with each intermediate layer being bonded to a separate one of the opposite sides of the middle wall. A pair of outer layers, with each outer layer being bonded to a separate one of the pair of intermediate layers, such that each intermediate layer is sandwiched between one of the pair of outer layers and the textile middle wall, with each outer layer facing a cell wall of the electric vehicle battery being configured to be bonded directly to the cell wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/454 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure comprising a non-fibrous layer and a fibrous layer superimposed on one another
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/46 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their combination with electrodes
• H01M 50/403 - Manufacturing processes of separators, membranes or diaphragms

Abstract

A sleeve for protecting an elongate member, including a bus-bar of a battery pack, and method of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve includes a knit wall having a circumferentially continuous outer surface extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite open ends. The knit wall is formed at least in part by multifilament flame-resistant yarn. The multifilament flame-resistant yarn is knit to form both the knit wall, and also first ribs extending lengthwise along the circumferentially continuous outer surface or second ribs extending annularly about said circumferentially continuous outer surface. An impervious, flame-resistant coating is bonded to an outer surface of the circumferentially continuous knit wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D06N 3/00 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof
• D03D 15/242 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads inorganic, e.g. basalt
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
• D03D 15/513 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads heat-resistant or fireproof
• D03D 15/267 - Glass
• D06N 3/12 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof with macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
• D06N 3/04 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof with macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
• D06N 3/14 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof with macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds with polyurethanes
• H01M 50/521 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the material

Abstract

A flexible thermal insulator for an electric vehicle battery pack, and an electric vehicle battery pack therewith is provided. The flexible thermal insulator has a composite wall including a sheet of fire-resistant material having opposite first and second sides. A first pressure sensitive adhesive layer is bonded to the first side of the sheet of fire-resistant material. Further, one of a scrim reinforced, polyether ether ketone layer is bonded to the second side of the fire-resistant material, or a silicone rubber layer is bonded to the second side of the fire-resistant material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles

Abstract

A multilayered textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof are provided. The multilayered textile sleeve includes a plurality of textile layers overlying one another to form a multilayered tubular wall extending lengthwise about a central axis between opposite open ends. The plurality of textile layers include a textile innermost layer and a textile outer layer. At least one silicone layer is sandwiched between the textile innermost layer and the textile outer layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 7/18 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by wear, mechanical force or pressure
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 25/10 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 25/20 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising silicone rubber

Abstract

A protective member for a wire harness and electrical member fixed thereto, a wire harness assembly, and a method of constructing a protective member for a wire harness and electrical member fixed thereto are provided. The protective member includes a tubular woven wall extending between opposite open ends about a central axis and a tubular braided wall fixed to the tubular woven wall. One end of the tubular woven wall is configured to overlie the electrical member to provide protection thereto, and the tubular braided wall extends away from the other of the opposite open ends of the tubular woven wall about the central axis for operable attachment a wire harness.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles

Abstract

A textile sleeve for routing and protecting an elongate member and method of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve has a wall with opposite edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The edges are configured to be wrapped about a central longitudinal axis to bound the elongate member within an enclosed cavity. The wall is formed of interlaced heat-resistant yarn with at least one hook-type fastener member along one of the edges and at least one loop-type fastener member along the other of the edges. The hook-type fastener member and the loop-type fastener member are configured to attach with one another to maintain the opposite edges in releasably fixed, overlapping relation with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/00 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 15/267 - Glass
• D03D 15/513 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads heat-resistant or fireproof
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Abstract

A corrugated protective textile sleeve has a flexible, tubular wall of woven warp yarns, extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends of the wall, and weft yarns, extending generally transversely to the warp yarns. At least some of the weft yarns are activatable weft yarn to shrink in length and at least some the weft yarns, adjacent the activatable weft yarn, are substantially non-activatable weft yarn. The substantially non-activatable weft yarn form crests, having a first diameter, spaced axially from one another and the activatable weft yarns, upon being activated and shrunken, form valleys, having a second diameter less than the first diameter, with at least some of the valleys extending between the crests to form the wall having a corrugated contour.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 13/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the special disposition of the warp or weft threads, e.g. with curved weft threads, with discontinuous warp threads, with diagonal warp or weft

Abstract

A woven sleeve and method of construction are provided. The sleeve (10,10′) has a flexible, abrasion resistant elongate wall (12,12′) constructed from woven monofilament and/or multifilament yarns. The wall is configured to bound a cavity extending along a central axis (18) of the sleeve. The wall is woven with warp yarns (23) that extend generally parallel to the central axis of the sleeve and fill yarns (24) that extend circumferentially about the sleeve, generally transversely to the central axis. The warp yarns are bundled into individual, discrete groups (22), with each group (22) including a plurality of yarns (23) in side-by-side relation with one another, wherein each of the yarns (23) within the same discrete group (22) is interlaced over the same side of a common fill yarn (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Abstract

A protective sleeve assembly for protecting an electrical member and a wire harness extending therethrough and method of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve assembly includes a multi-layer tube extending longitudinally along an axis between opposite ends. An end cap is disposed over one of the opposite ends. The end cap has an opening through which the wire harness extends to allow assembly and disassembly of the protective sleeve assembly along the wire harness and about the electrical member. The multilayer tube includes an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube has a semi-rigid tubular wall including radially extending energy dissipating features to minimize the transmission of impact forces to the electrical member. The outer tube is a textile tube disposed about the inner tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Abstract

An end fray resistant textile sleeve includes an elongate wall having warp yarns extending generally parallel to a longitudinal central axis of the sleeve and fill yarns extending circumferentially about the sleeve. The warp yarns include at least two different types of yarns, with one of the types of warp yarns including activateable yarns and another of the types of yarns including non-activateable yarns. The activateable yarns can be provided as being activateable by at least one of heat, fluid and/or pressure, such that upon being activated, the yarns are caused to bond with the adjacent non-activateable warp yarns, as well as with the weft yarns with which they make contact. As such, the activateable yarns, upon being activated, become fixed with abutting warp yarns and weft yarns, thereby inhibiting end fray from resulting during a subsequent cold-cutting operation as well as in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01B 7/18 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by wear, mechanical force or pressure
• D03D 15/587 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads adhesiveWoven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads fusible
• D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
• D03D 15/292 - Conjugate, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, fibres or filaments
• D03D 15/47 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads multicomponent, e.g. blended yarns or threads

Abstract

A wrappable protective sleeve for providing protection to at least one elongate member contained therein and methods of construction and use thereof are provided. The sleeve includes a flexible textile wall having opposite inner and outer faces bounded by opposite edges and opposite ends. The opposite edges extend generally parallel to one another between the opposite ends. A pair of adhesive layers is bonded to the inner face, with each of the adhesive layers being spaced from one another. The adhesive layers extend between the opposite ends adjacent the opposite edges. Further, a release paper is releasably adhered to the pair of adhesive layers for subsequent removal and use of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B29C 63/06 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material by folding, winding, bending or the like around tubular articles
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear
• C09J 7/40 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by release liners
• C09J 7/21 - PaperTextile fabrics
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

Abstract

A wrappable, corrugated woven sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a wall having opposite edges wrapped about a central axis into overlapping relation with one another. The wall has a plurality of layers overlying one another. Each layer includes warp yarns extending generally parallel to the central axis woven with fill yarns extending generally transversely to the warp yarns. Each layer includes a plurality of annular first bands and a plurality of annular second bands alternating with one another along the length of the wall. The first bands of each layer include monofilament weft yarn and multifilament weft yarn and the second bands of each layer include only one of monofilament weft yarn or multifilament weft yarn. The first bands overlie one another to form peaks and the second bands B overlie one another to form valleys, such that the wall has a corrugated contour.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles

Abstract

A wrappable, woven sleeve includes a wall having opposite edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends, with the opposite edges being wrappable into overlapping relation to bound a central cavity. The wall has a plurality of layers extending from one edge to the opposite edge and from one end to the opposite end in overlying relation with one another. Each of the layers include warp yarns and fill yarns woven together. The wrapped wall has a radially outermost layer and a radially innermost layer. The radially outermost layer has at least one of a first tightness and/or first width and the radially innermost layer has at least one of a second tightness and/or second width, with the first tightness and first width being greater than the second tightness and second width.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 11/00 - Double or multi-ply fabrics not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A thermal sleeve for protecting an electronic member connected to a wiring harness against exposure to heat, combination thereof, and method of construction thereof is provided. The thermal sleeve has a tubular member including a circumferentially continuous wall with an insulative inner layer bounding an inner cavity extending along a central longitudinal axis between open opposite ends and a reflective outer layer. The sleeve further includes a positioning member constructed of resilient, reflective metal material. The positioning member has a tubular portion and at least one resilient finger extending radially inwardly from the tubular portion for abutment with the wiring harness. The tubular portion is fixedly attached to one of the opposite ends of the wall of the tubular member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• H01B 7/29 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• H01B 17/60 - Composite insulating bodies
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01B 17/58 - Tubes, sleeves, beads or bobbins through which the conductor passes
• H01B 7/295 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame using material resistant to flame
• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

Abstract

A protective textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a seamless, tubular braided wall having a plurality of yarns braided with one another. A plurality of the yarns are high temperature, non-heat-shrinkable yarns and a plurality of the yarns are heat-shrinkable yarns, wherein the heat-shrinkable yarns are shrinkable at a temperature that does not cause the high temperature, non-heat-shrinkable yarns to shrink. The sleeve has a first length and first thickness upon being braided, and a second length that less than the first length and a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness upon being exposed to a single heat-treat process.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials

Abstract

A wrappable textile sleeve for protecting a conductive elongate member against at least one of EMI, RFI or ESD and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a plurality of warp filaments and at least one weft filament woven with one another to form a woven substrate. The woven substrate has opposite sides extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The opposite sides are wrappable about a central longitudinal axis into overlapping relation with one another to circumferentially enclose the elongate member within a cavity of the sleeve. At least some of the warp filaments are provided as generally flat, thin conductive filaments shield the conductive elongate member against the effects of EMI, RFI and/or ESD.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
• H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
• D03D 15/12 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used using heat-resistant or fireproof threads
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 15/02 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used the warp or weft elements being of stiff material, e.g. wire, cane, slat

Abstract

A self-wrapping protective textile sleeve and method of construction is provided. The sleeve includes a braided, tubular wall having opposite free edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The wall has a first state with a decreased length, increased cross-sectional area and a second state with an increased length, decreased cross-sectional area, as viewed in cross-section taken generally transversely to a central longitudinal axis. The wall further includes braided, heat-set yarns imparting a bias on the wall, wherein the bias causes the wall to self-wrap into a tubular configuration and to remain substantially in the first and second states absent some externally applied force.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/08 - Arched, corrugated, or like fabrics
• D06C 7/02 - Setting
• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes

Abstract

A wrappable protective sleeve for providing protection to at least one elongate member contained therein and methods of construction and use thereof are provided. The sleeve includes a flexible textile wall having opposite inner and outer faces bounded by opposite edges and opposite ends. The opposite edges extend generally parallel to one another between the opposite ends. A pair of adhesive layers is bonded to the inner face, with each of the adhesive layers being spaced from one another. The adhesive layers extend between the opposite ends adjacent the opposite edges. Further, a release paper is releasably adhered to the pair of adhesive layers for subsequent removal and use of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear
• C09J 7/40 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by release liners
• C09J 7/21 - PaperTextile fabrics
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

Abstract

3/2 wherein R includes phenyl and oxygen or R consists of phenyl and oxygen. The tubular body has a heat resistance of at least 550° C. A method of making the textile sleeve is also disclosed herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• C03C 25/1095 - Coating to obtain coated fabrics
• D06M 15/643 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing silicon in the main chain
• D06M 15/70 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with macromolecular compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment combined with mechanical treatment
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear

Abstract

A coaxial cable and method of construction thereof are provided. The coaxial cable includes an elongate central conductive member; a dielectric insulative layer encasing the central conductive member; an outer protective sheath, and a braided EMI shield layer including hybrid yarn sandwiched between the dielectric insulative layer and the outer protective sheath. The hybrid yarn includes an elongate nonconductive filament and an elongate continuous conductive wire filament. The wire filament is interlaced in electrical communication with itself or other wire filaments along a length of the EMI shield layer to provide protection to the central conductive member against at least one of EMI, RFI or ESD. The method includes providing a central conductive member; forming a dielectric insulative layer surrounding the central conductive member; braiding an EMI shield layer including hybrid yarn about the insulative layer, and forming an outer protective sheath about the braided EMI shield layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 11/18 - Coaxial cablesAnalogous cables having more than one inner conductor within a common outer conductor
• H01B 5/00 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
• H01B 13/016 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for manufacturing co-axial cables

Abstract

A tool for fixing a protective textile sleeve about an elongate member contained therein, and method of use thereof is provided. The tool includes a clamp assembly having opposed clamp members. Each of the clamp members has a clamp surface for abutting the textile sleeve. Each of the clamp surfaces includes a plurality of heating members operably connected to a source of power. The heating members within each clamping surface are supported for independent radial movement relative to one another in response to engagement with an outer surface of the textile sleeve to allow the clamp surfaces to automatically conform to the arcuate shape of the sleeve and elongate member being clamped therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables
• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable
• B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
• B65D 81/02 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
• B29C 65/30 - Electrical means
• B29L 31/26 - Sealing devices, e.g. packaging for pistons or pipe joints
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof

Abstract

A protective textile sleeve for providing protection to an elongate member contained therein; a method of construction thereof, and a method of bonding at least a portion of the sleeve to at least one of itself and an elongate member extending through a cavity thereof is provided. The sleeve has a wall of interlaced yarn, with the wall having an outermost surface and an innermost surface. The innermost surface is configured to bound a cavity extending between opposite open ends. The sleeve further includes an adhesive coating bonded to at least a portion of at least one of the outermost and innermost surfaces. The adhesive coating has a first, dried non-adhesive state and a second, wetted adhesive state, wherein the second adhesive state is activated via application of a water-based liquid thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• C09J 7/21 - PaperTextile fabrics
• C09J 7/32 - Water-activated, e.g. for gummed paper

Abstract

A thermal sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve has a tubular woven wall extending along a central axis between opposite open ends with an outer reflective foil layer fixed thereto. The wall is woven with lengthwise extending warp yarns and circumferentially extending fill yarns. The fill yarns include first and second fill yarns bundled in side-by-side abutting relation as a single pick, thereby forming discrete single pick bundles in axially spaced relation from one another. The first fill yarn is provided as a standard monofilament, while the second fill yarn is provided having a low melt material melted and bonded to the abutting first fill yarn and to portions of the abutting warp yarns, wherein the spaces between the discrete bundles remain substantially free of melted material, thereby further enhancing longitudinal flexibility of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• D03D 15/47 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads multicomponent, e.g. blended yarns or threads
• D03D 15/267 - Glass
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• D03D 25/00 - Woven fabrics not otherwise provided for
• F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear
• H01B 7/17 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring

Abstract

A wrappable textile sleeve with closure system and method of construction is provided. The sleeve has a wall of interlaced yarn with opposite edges extending in a lengthwise direction along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The opposite edges are wrappable into overlapping relation with one another to form a tubular cavity. The wall has a first set of closed loops positioned adjacent one of the opposite edges and a second set of closed loops positioned adjacent the other of the opposite edges. At least one flexible lace is disposed through the closed loops in a zig-zag pattern, thereby extending back-and-forth between the first set of loops and the second set of loops. The flexible lace is slidable through the plurality of loops to facilitate drawing and maintaining the opposite edges in overlapping relation with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06H 5/00 - Seaming textile materials
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 13/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the special disposition of the warp or weft threads, e.g. with curved weft threads, with discontinuous warp threads, with diagonal warp or weft
• B65H 69/06 - Methods of, or devices for, interconnecting successive lengths of materialKnot-tying devices by splicing
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Abstract

A self-wrapping sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes an elongate multilayered tubular wall having opposite edges extending along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve between opposite ends of the sleeve. The opposite edges are biased into a self-wrapping configuration about the longitudinal axis to define an internal cavity bounded by the tubular wall. The tubular wall includes a non-woven layer of intertwined fibers and a textile layer of interlaced filaments, wherein the non-woven layer is fixed to the textile layer via needled fibers of the non-woven layer being entangled with filaments of the textile layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
• B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes

Abstract

A protective textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members against impact and method of constructed thereof are provided. The sleeve includes a plurality of yarns interlaced with one another, with the interlaced yarns forming an elongate, circumferentially continuous, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite open ends. At least some of the plurality of yarns include tubular yarn having a central cavity extending along the length of the tubular yarn, thereby providing an impact resistant, dual layered wall to the tubular yarn. The sleeve can be constructed in a weaving, braiding or knitting process, wherein the tubular yarn can be interlaced as a woven yarn, braided yarn, or knit yarn, and further, the tubular yarn can be interlaced as an inserted yarn.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• D02G 3/36 - Cored or coated yarns or threads
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D03D 15/44 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads with specific cross-section or surface shape
• D03D 15/567 - Shapes or effects upon shrinkage
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/04 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a layer being specifically extensible by reason of its structure or arrangement

Abstract

A flexible, insulative battery cover and method of construction thereof are provided. The batter cover includes a flexible, tubular wall circumferentially bounding a cavity extending between a bottom end and a top end. The flexible, tubular wall has a composite outermost layer, a first thermoplastic innermost layer, and a nonwoven intermediate layer. The nonwoven intermediate layer is sandwiched between the composite outermost layer and the first thermoplastic innermost layer. The composite outermost layer includes a reflective outermost thermoplastic layer, a second thermoplastic innermost layer and a metal layer sandwiched between the reflective outermost thermoplastic layer and the second thermoplastic innermost layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 2/04 - Lids or covers
• H01M 50/148 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape
• H01M 50/10 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings
• H01M 50/124 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by the material having a layered structure
• H01M 50/155 - Lids or covers characterised by the material
• H01G 11/78 - CasesHousingsEncapsulationsMountings

Abstract

A protective braided sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a seamless, circumferentially continuous, tubular braided wall having a cavity extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall includes a plurality of yarns braided with one another, with at least one or more of the yarns including a bicomponent yarn including a core and an outer adhesive sheath adapted to be selectively melted to bond the wall to an elongate member extending through the cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 63/18 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using tubular layers or sheathings
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials
• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• B29C 70/00 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts
• B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products

Abstract

A protective braided sleeve and method of construction are provided. The braided sleeve includes a seamless, circumferentially continuous, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall includes a plurality of yarns braided with one another. At least one of the yarns is activatable to lock the plurality of yarns in fixed relation with one another to inhibit the expansion of the wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials

Goods & Services

Thermal insulation for batteries, for use in land vehicles

Abstract

A protective textile sleeve having a flexible, tubular wall of braided yarns and method of construction thereof is provided. At least some of the yarns include plastically deformable and/or heat-settable monofilaments and/or multifilaments that are plastically deformed and/or heat-set to provide the wall with a convolute shape. The convolute shape is formed by a plurality of alternating crests and valleys, wherein the crests are formed in tight, axially compressed relation with one another, with the valleys intervening between the crests being relatively narrow or short in axially extending length relative to the crests, providing the wall with an increased density, an increased abrasion resistance, enhanced thermal protection, enhanced impact resistance, enhanced noise attenuation. Further, with the wall having an accordion-like shape, greatly enhanced flexibility is attained without concern of kinking when routing the sleeve about meandering paths and about sharp bends, corners and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials
• F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear

Abstract

A wrappable textile sleeve for protecting an elongate member and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a plurality of warp filaments and at least one weft filament woven with one another to form a woven wall. The woven wall has opposite sides extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The opposite sides are wrappable about a central longitudinal axis into overlapping relation with one another to bound the elongate member within a cavity of the sleeve. At least one warp and/or weft filament is provided as a bulky, fluffy multifilament, wherein the bulky, fluffy multifilament is woven to form at least one float extending over 2 or more weft and/or warp yarns, wherein the at least one float provides loops sufficient to readily fix themselves to hooks of a standard hook and loop fastener.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 23/00 - General weaving methods not special to the production of any particular woven fabric or the use of any particular loomWeaves not provided for in any other single group
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used

Abstract

A thermally insulative, flexible, durable reflective exhaust pipe sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a knit, heat-resistant inner layer, a reflective metallic outer layer and an intermediate layer sandwiched between the inner and outer layers. The inner layer is constructed having an inner surface exposed to an inner cavity of the sleeve and the outer layer is constructed having an outer reflective surface exposed to the surrounding environment. The intermediate layer is constructed of a woven material and is sandwiched in abutment with the inner and outer layers. The outer and intermediate layers are convoluted, while the inner layer is cylindrically tubular.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/14 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having thermal insulation
• F16L 59/02 - Shape or form of insulating materials, with or without coverings integral with the insulating materials
• B32B 3/28 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 15/18 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising iron or steel
• B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
• B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• B32B 38/18 - Handling of layers or the laminate
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products

Abstract

A wrappable textile sleeve and method of reducing cracking in a foil layer of a wrappable textile sleeve are provided. The sleeve includes an elongate wall extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends with lengthwise extending edges extending along the longitudinal axis between the opposite ends. The wall includes a textile layer, a polymeric film layer fixed to the inner textile layer and a metal foil layer fixed to the polymeric film layer. The polymeric film layer has a first thickness and the metal foil layer has a second thickness, wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• D03D 15/43 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads with differing diameters
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Abstract

A braided EMI protective sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve has a braided, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between open opposite ends. The wall includes a plurality of filament bundles, with each filament bundle including a plurality of filaments twisted with one another to form a plurality of loops, wherein a plurality of the loops of each filament bundle are interlinked with a plurality of the loops of an adjacent filament bundle. At least some of the filament bundles include a conductive wire filament to provide the sleeve with an EMI protective shielding capacity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
• D04C 1/08 - Tulle fabrics

Abstract

A wrappable textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The wrappable textile sleeve includes an elongate wall extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends with lengthwise extending edges extending parallel or substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis between the opposite ends. The wall is woven from lengthwise extending warp yarns and circumferentially extending weft yarns. The weft yarns form a plurality of discrete annular bands, with adjacent bands having weft yarns of different diameters to provide the wall with discrete enhanced hoop strength regions and with discrete enhanced flexibility regions, where the enhanced hoop strength and enhanced flexibility regions alternate in adjacent relation with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 41/00 - Looms not otherwise provided for, e.g. for weaving chenille yarnDetails peculiar to these looms
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
• D03D 13/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the special disposition of the warp or weft threads, e.g. with curved weft threads, with discontinuous warp threads, with diagonal warp or weft
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products

Abstract

A ground strap for grounding electrical cables for protection against at least one of EMI, RFI or ESD and method of construction thereof is provided. The ground strap has a wall with opposite edges extending along a lengthwise direction between opposite ends. The wall is formed from a plurality of interlaced filaments, with at least some of the plurality of interlaced filaments including a plurality of electrically conductive filaments interlaced in electrical communication with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
• H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables
• H02G 1/12 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for removing insulation or armouring from cables, e.g. from the end thereof
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• H01B 11/10 - Screens specially adapted for reducing interference from external sources
• H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
• H01R 4/66 - Connections with the terrestrial mass, e.g. earth plate, earth pin
• H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
• H01B 9/02 - Power cables with screens or conductive layers, e.g. for avoiding large potential gradients
• H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps

Abstract

A textile sleeve for routing and protecting a plurality of elongate members in spaced relation from one another is provided. The sleeve includes a single piece, monolithic wall of interlaced yarn extending lengthwise between opposite ends of the sleeve. The wall includes a plurality of circumferentially continuous, tubular wall sections extending lengthwise between the opposite ends, with adjacent tubular wall sections being fixed in laterally spaced relation from another by an intervening single layer section. At least some of the yarn within each tubular wall section is provided as heat-shrinkable yarn, thereby providing each tubular wall section as being heat-shrinkable from a first, diametrically enlarged assembly state to a second, diametrically constricted state about a corresponding elongate member contained therein.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• D03D 11/02 - Fabrics formed with pockets, tubes, loops, folds, tucks or flaps
• D03D 15/04 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used woven to produce shapes or effects upon differential shrinkage
• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable
• D04B 1/16 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials synthetic threads

Abstract

A low profile, wrappable spacer and method for maintaining a pair of elongate members in fixed, spaced relation to one another is provided. The wrappable spacer includes a flexible elongate body having oppositely facing inner and outer faces extending along laterally spaced, lengthwise extending edges between opposite ends. The inner face has an adhesive surface. At least one member extends between the edges transversely to the lengthwise extending edges. The member extends outwardly from the adhesive surface, wherein the adhesive surface is configured for adhesion to at least one of the member, the elongate members or the outer face.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bandsFilamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wiresJoints between ends thereof
• F16L 3/223 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes
• H02G 3/30 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings
• F16L 3/237 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals for two pipes
• F16L 3/233 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals for a bundle of pipes or a plurality of pipes placed side by side in contact with each other by means of a flexible band

Abstract

A warp knit textile sleeve is provided. The sleeve has an elongate, wrappable wall extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall has opposite free edges extending lengthwise along the longitudinal axis between the opposite ends. The wall is knit from at least one warp yarn extending lengthwise between the opposite ends and a plurality of weft yarns extending circumferentially between the opposite free edges. The weft yarns form a plurality of discrete, annular bands alternating in adjacent relation along the longitudinal axis. The weft yarn of one of the adjacent bands has a first diameter and the weft yarn of the other of the adjacent bands has a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is less than the second diameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• D04B 21/14 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes
• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials

Abstract

A coaxial cable and method of construction thereof are provided. The coaxial cable includes an elongate central conductive member; a dielectric insulative layer encasing the central conductive member; an outer protective sheath, and a braided EMI shield layer including hybrid yarn sandwiched between the dielectric insulative layer and the outer protective sheath. The hybrid yarn includes an elongate nonconductive filament and an elongate continuous conductive wire filament. The wire filament is interlaced in electrical communication with itself or other wire filaments along a length of the EMI shield layer to provide protection to the central conductive member against at least one of EMI, RFI or ESD. The method includes providing a central conductive member; forming a dielectric insulative layer surrounding the central conductive member; braiding an EMI shield layer including hybrid yarn about the insulative layer, and forming an outer protective sheath about the braided EMI shield layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 11/18 - Coaxial cablesAnalogous cables having more than one inner conductor within a common outer conductor
• H01B 5/00 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
• H01B 13/016 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for manufacturing co-axial cables

Abstract

A woven sleeve for routing and protecting an elongate member and method of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve has a woven wall with a circumferentially continuous outer periphery extending along a central axis between opposite ends. Warp yarns extend generally parallel to the central axis and fill yarns extend generally transversely to the warp yarns. At least a portion of the wall has a plurality of layers in abutment with one another. At least one of the fill yarns is provided as a shrinkable yarn that provides the wall with an ability to remain in a first, diametrically enlarged assembly state to facilitate assembly of the sleeve about the elongate member, whereupon the wall can be radially constricted to a second, diametrically constricted assembled state to maintain the sleeve in the desired location, while also minimizing the outer circumference to facilitate use of the sleeve in tight spaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• D03D 15/587 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads adhesiveWoven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads fusible
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 11/02 - Fabrics formed with pockets, tubes, loops, folds, tucks or flaps
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles

Abstract

A textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes an elongate, braided wall having a circumferentially continuous, tubular outer periphery extending along a central axis between opposite open ends. The wall includes shrinkable yarns and non-shrinkable yarns. The shrinkable yarn provides the wall with an ability to be radially contracted from a first, diametrically enlarged assembly state to a second, diametrically shrunken state.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• D02G 3/38 - Threads in which fibres, filaments, or yarns are wound with other yarns or filaments
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials

Abstract

A knitted sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve includes an elongate, knitted wall having a circumferentially continuous, tubular outer periphery extending along a central axis between opposite open ends. The wall includes knitted shrinkable yarn and knitted non-shrinkable yarn. The shrinkable yarn provides the wall with an ability to be radially constricted from a first, diametrically enlarged state to a second, diametrically shrunken state, wherein said shrinkable yarn and said non-shrinkable yarn are knit in alternating groups of courses with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 15/04 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used woven to produce shapes or effects upon differential shrinkage
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 15/12 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used using heat-resistant or fireproof threads
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D04B 1/12 - Patterned fabrics or articles characterised by thread material

Abstract

A knit sleeve for providing thermal protection about an elongate member contained therein and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a knit inner wall with opposite edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends and a circumferentially continuous tubular outer wall knit integrally with the inner wall. The outer wall bounds a central cavity that extends lengthwise along a central axis between open opposite ends of the outer wall. The opposite edges of the inner wall are substantially parallel to the central axis and are wrappable toward one another to form the inner wall as being tubular. The circumferentially continuous tubular outer wall is configured to be everted about the wrapped inner wall to circumferentially surround and protect the inner wall from abrasion and provide the sleeve with a dual layer wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
• D02G 3/36 - Cored or coated yarns or threads
• D02G 3/18 - Yarns or threads made from mineral substances from glass or the like
• D04B 7/32 - Flat-bed knitting machines with independently-movable needles specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration tubular goods
• D04B 15/10 - Needle beds
• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• F16L 59/02 - Shape or form of insulating materials, with or without coverings integral with the insulating materials
• D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• F16L 57/04 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against fire or other external sources of extreme heat

Abstract

A protective textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve has a knit, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The knit wall has a first state with a decreased length, increased cross-sectional area, as viewed in cross-section taken generally transversely to the central longitudinal axis, and a second state with an increased length, decreased cross-sectional area, as viewed in cross-section taken generally transversely to the central longitudinal axis. The wall includes knit, heat-set yarns imparting a bias on the wall, wherein the bias causes the wall to remain substantially in the first and second states absent an externally applied force.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 21/14 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes
• D04B 21/10 - Open-work fabrics
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration

Abstract

A protective textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a circumferentially continuous wall extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall has a first section formed from a non-heat-shrinkable, non-elastic yarn and a second section formed from one of a heat-shrinkable or elastic yarn. The first section extends lengthwise between the opposite ends and spans (X) degrees about the circumference of the wall between opposite lengthwise extending edges while in an unshrunken or stretch. The second section extends lengthwise between the opposite ends and spans (360-X) degrees about the circumference of the wall. The heat-shrikable or elastic yarn of the second section extends continuously as an uninterupted yarn between the opposite edges of the first section.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• D03D 15/56 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads elastic
• D03D 15/567 - Shapes or effects upon shrinkage
• D04B 21/18 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes incorporating elastic threads
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable
• D02G 1/02 - Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns or threads, giving them latent characteristics by twisting, fixing the twist and backtwisting, i.e . by imparting false twist
• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• D04C 1/04 - Carbonised or like lace

Abstract

A tool for fixing a protective textile sleeve about an elongate member contained therein, and method of use thereof is provided. The tool includes a clamp assembly having opposed clamp members. Each of the clamp members has a clamp surface for abutting the textile sleeve. Each of the clamp surfaces includes a plurality of heating members operably connected to a source of power. The heating members within each clamping surface are supported for independent radial movement relative to one another in response to engagement with an outer surface of the textile sleeve to allow the clamp surfaces to automatically conform to the arcuate shape of the sleeve and elongate member being clamped therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• B29C 65/30 - Electrical means
• H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables
• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable
• B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof

Abstract

A bulk supply of a protective textile sleeve and method of construction and supplying thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a braided, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall has a decreased length, increased cross-sectional area first state and an increased length, decreased cross-sectional area second state. The wall has heat-set, braided yarns causing the wall to remain substantially in the first and second states absent some externally applied force. The wall is finish cut having a bulk supply shipping length extending between the opposite ends, and is configured to be subsequently cut into a plurality of discrete use lengths after shipping.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials

Abstract

A protective textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve has a flexible, tubular wall of braided yarns. At least some of the yarns are provided as a plurality of monofilaments and at least some of the yarns are provided as a plurality of multifilaments. The plurality of multifilaments are braided in a plurality of separate bundles. Each of the bundles includes at least two multifilaments. The monofilaments are embedded into the multifilaments during the braiding process to lock the multifilaments in an “as braided” location to prevent shifting of the multifilaments during application and during use, thereby enhancing the abrasion resistance of the sleeve wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials

Abstract

A textile sleeve for routing and protecting an elongate member against abrasion and method of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve includes a flexible wall having a plurality of yarns interlaced with one another. At least some of the plurality of yarns are provided as improved multifilament yarns having low-melt filaments and non-low-melt filaments. The low-melt filaments have a first melt temperature and the non-low-melt filaments having a second melt temperature, with the second melt temperature being greater than the first melt temperature. The low-melt filaments are bonded with the non-low-melt filaments to prevent relative sliding movement therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 7/18 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by wear, mechanical force or pressure
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 15/567 - Shapes or effects upon shrinkage
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials
• D04C 1/12 - Cords, lines, or tows
• D06N 7/00 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material
• H01B 17/58 - Tubes, sleeves, beads or bobbins through which the conductor passes
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Abstract

An end fray resistant textile sleeve includes an elongate wall having warp yarns extending generally parallel to a longitudinal central axis of the sleeve and fill yarns extending circumferentially about the sleeve. The warp yarns include at least two different types of yarns, with one of the types of warp yarns including activateable yarns and another of the types of yarns including non-activateable yarns. The activateable yarns can be provided as being activateable by at least one of heat, fluid and/or pressure, such that upon being activated, the yarns are caused to bond with the adjacent non-activateable warp yarns, as well as with the weft yarns with which they make contact. As such, the activateable yarns, upon being activated, become fixed with abutting warp yarns and weft yarns, thereby inhibiting end fray from resulting during a subsequent cold-cutting operation as well as in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01B 7/18 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by wear, mechanical force or pressure
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used

Abstract

A braided textile sleeve having a flexible, seamless, reflective tubular wall and method of construction thereof are provided. The tubular wall extends along a longitudinal axis between opposite open ends and includes a first set of yarns and a second set of yarns braided with one another. The first and second yarns are provided as different types of yarns from one another and are braided in opposite helical directions with one another. The tubular wall includes a third set of yarns captured between the first and second sets of yarns, with the third set of yarns extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The sleeve includes a reflective outer layer fixed to an outer surface of the braided yarns.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials
• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Abstract

A protective textile sleeve and method of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve has a tubular wall of braided yarns extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. At least some of the braided yarns including heat-set yarns, and the wall has a plurality of annular first regions forming generally convex ridges and a plurality of annular second regions forming generally concave valleys. The first regions alternate with the second regions along the central longitudinal axis. The first regions include a plurality of twisted yarns forming a plurality of closed loops, wherein at least some of the braided yarns pass through at least some of the closed loops within the first regions to enhance the radial stiffness and resistance of the wall to kinking.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials

Abstract

A self-wrapping protective textile sleeve and method of construction is provided. The sleeve includes a braided, tubular wall having opposite free edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The wall has a first state with a decreased length, increased cross-sectional area and a second state with an increased length, decreased cross-sectional area, as viewed in cross-section taken generally transversely to a central longitudinal axis. The wall further includes braided, heat-set yarns imparting a bias on the wall, wherein the bias causes the wall to self-wrap into a tubular configuration and to remain substantially in the first and second states absent some externally applied force.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D06C 7/02 - Setting
• D03D 3/08 - Arched, corrugated, or like fabrics
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles

Abstract

A protective textile having at least one integrated opening and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a braided, tubular wall extending lengthwise in relation to a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall has a first state with a decreased length, increased cross-sectional area and a second state with an increased length, decreased cross-sectional area, as viewed in cross-section taken generally transversely to the central longitudinal axis. The wall further includes braided, heat-set yarns imparting a bias on the wall, wherein the bias causes the wall to remain substantially in the first and second states absent some externally applied force. The wall also includes at least one opening having a circumferentially continuous periphery bounding the opening, wherein the periphery is formed, at least in part, by braided yarns reversing direction from one S or Z helical direction to the opposite S or Z helical direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials
• D04C 1/08 - Tulle fabrics
• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes

Goods & Services

Mesh wrapping material consisting of electrically conductive yarns of wires or filaments for grounding electrical cables for protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Abstract

A self-wrapping nonwoven sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a non-woven wall having a thickness extending between inner and outer sides. The wall has opposite edges extending along a length of the sleeve between opposite ends. The opposite edges are biased into a self-wrapped configuration by heat-set material of the nonwoven wall to define a tubular cavity. The non-woven wall includes first and second portions extending between the opposite edges. The first portion and second portion have respective first and second thicknesses extending between the inner and outer sides, wherein the first thickness is greater than the second thickness and wherein the first portion provides flexibility to the wall and the second portion is heat set to bias the wall into its self-wrapped configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 81/03 - Wrappers or envelopes with shock-absorbing properties, e.g. bubble films
• F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• F16L 57/04 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against fire or other external sources of extreme heat
• B65D 85/08 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
• B65D 65/02 - Wrappers or flexible covers
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01B 7/18 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by wear, mechanical force or pressure

Abstract

A tool for fixing a protective textile sleeve about an elongate member contained therein and method of use thereof is provided. The tool includes a clamp assembly having opposed clamp members attached to one another for pivotal movement relative to one another between an open state and a closed state. The clamp members have clamping surfaces, wherein at least one of the clamping surfaces has at least one outlet. A fluid source is arranged in fluid communication with the at least one outlet, and a heat source is configured to heat fluid from the fluid source to create steam. The steam is dispensed outwardly from the at least one outlet to cause an adhesive on the sleeve to become activated to bond with an adjacent abutting surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 33/04 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means using liquids, gas or steam
• B29C 35/04 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising using liquids, gas or steam
• B29C 63/00 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor
• B29C 63/04 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material by folding, winding, bending or the like
• B29C 63/06 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material by folding, winding, bending or the like around tubular articles
• B29C 63/18 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using tubular layers or sheathings
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
• B29L 23/00 - Tubular articles
• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable
• H01B 13/012 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for manufacturing wire harnesses

Abstract

A thermal sleeve for protecting an electronic member connected to a wiring harness against exposure to heat, combination thereof, and method of construction thereof is provided. The thermal sleeve has a tubular member including a circumferentially continuous wall with an insulative inner layer bounding an inner cavity extending along a central longitudinal axis between open opposite ends and a reflective outer layer. The sleeve further includes a positioning member constructed of resilient, reflective metal material. The positioning member has a tubular portion and at least one resilient finger extending radially inwardly from the tubular portion for abutment with the wiring harness. The tubular portion is fixedly attached to one of the opposite ends of the wall of the tubular member.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 17/58 - Tubes, sleeves, beads or bobbins through which the conductor passes
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• H01B 17/60 - Composite insulating bodies
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01B 7/295 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame using material resistant to flame
• H01B 7/29 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame
• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

Abstract

A thermal sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve has a tubular woven wall extending along a central axis between opposite open ends with an outer reflective foil layer fixed thereto. The wall is woven with lengthwise extending warp yarns and circumferentially extending fill yarns. The fill yarns include first and second fill yarns bundled in side-by-side abutting relation as a single pick, thereby forming discrete single pick bundles in axially spaced relation from one another. The first fill yarn is provided as a standard monofilament, while the second fill yarn is provided having a low melt material melted and bonded to the abutting first fill yarn and to portions of the abutting warp yarns, wherein the spaces between the discrete bundles remain substantially free of melted material, thereby further enhancing longitudinal flexibility of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• D03D 25/00 - Woven fabrics not otherwise provided for
• F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• H01B 7/17 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

Abstract

A thermal sleeve for protecting an electronic member connected to a wiring harness against exposure to heat is provided. The thermal sleeve has a tubular member including a circumferentially continuous wall with an inner surface bounding an inner cavity extending along a central axis between open opposite ends and a reflective outer surface. The thermal sleeve includes a positioning member constructed of a separate piece of material from the tubular member. The positioning member has a circumferentially continuous, tubular portion and at least one resilient flange extending radially inwardly from the tubular portion for abutment with the wiring harness. The tubular portion has a plurality of tangs extending radially therefrom. The tangs are fixedly disposed in the wall of the tubular member to inhibit relative rotational and/or axial movement between the tubular member and the positioning device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• G01D 11/24 - Housings
• H01B 7/29 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame

Abstract

A thermal sleeve and method for protecting a temperature sensitive electronic member against exposure to heat. The thermal sleeve includes a tubular wall with an inner surface bounding an inner cavity extending along a central longitudinal axis between open opposite ends and a reflective outer surface. The thermal sleeve includes a positioning member constructed of a separate piece of material from the tubular wall, with an annular portion attached to the tubular wall and at least one resilient finger extending radially inwardly from the annular portion. The at least one finger extends radially inwardly along a plane from the fixed end along an arcuate path to a free end configured for abutment with a wiring harness attached to the temperature sensitive electronic member. The free end of the finger is radially expandable along the plane toward the annular portion to automatically adjust to an outer envelop of said wiring harness.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 17/58 - Tubes, sleeves, beads or bobbins through which the conductor passes
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01B 7/29 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

Abstract

A thermal sleeve for protecting an electronic member connected to a wiring harness against exposure to heat has a tubular member including an inner layer of insulative material and an outer layer of reflective material. The tubular member extends along a central longitudinal axis between opposite open ends. A plurality of slits extends lengthwise through one of the ends to form a plurality of fingers. The fingers are plastically deformed to extend radially inwardly toward the central longitudinal axis and form an opening for receipt of the wiring harness therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• H01B 7/29 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame
• H01B 19/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing insulators or insulating bodies

Abstract

A thermal sleeve for protecting an electronic member connected to a wiring harness, assembly therewith and method of construction are provided. The thermal sleeve includes a tubular heat-settable nonwoven inner layer having a generally cylindrical portion and an outer surface extending along a longitudinal central axis between opposite open ends. A reflective outer layer is disposed about the outer surface. At least one finger of the heat-settable nonwoven inner layer extends radially inwardly from the generally cylindrical portion. The at least one finger is heat-set to remain extended radially inwardly absent an externally applied force thereon. The at least one finger has a free end surrounding a through opening sized for receipt of the wiring harness.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• G01N 27/407 - Cells and probes with solid electrolytes for investigating or analysing gases

Abstract

A wrapped textile sleeve for protecting an elongate member and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes an inner layer having opposite inner edges extending lengthwise between opposite inner ends. The opposite inner edges are laterally spaced from one another by an inner width. The sleeve further includes an outer layer having opposite outer edges extending lengthwise between opposite outer ends. The opposite outer edges are laterally spaced from one another by an outer width. An adhesive intermediate layer is sandwiched between the inner layer and the outer layer, wherein a melted portion of the adhesive intermediate bonds the inner layer to the outer layer. The adhesive intermediate layer extends beyond at least one of the inner edges to provide an exposed region of the adhesive intermediate layer. The exposed region is bonded to the outer layer and maintains the outer layer in a wrapped, tubular configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 7/17 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• H01B 13/26 - SheathingArmouringScreeningApplying other protective layers by winding, braiding or longitudinal lapping

Abstract

A woven sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve has a wall with opposite edges extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends, wherein the opposite edges are wrappable into overlapping relation with one another to contain the wires within a cavity of the sleeve. The wall is constructed from warp yarns extending along the longitudinal axis and fill yarns extending transversely to the warp yarns. The fill yarns are provided as transparent or substantially transparent monofilaments and the warp yarns are provided as yarns including a multifilament yarn and at least one conductive wire, wherein the conductive wire wrapped about the multifilament yarn.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• H01B 7/18 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by wear, mechanical force or pressure
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
• D03D 15/02 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used the warp or weft elements being of stiff material, e.g. wire, cane, slat
• B32B 5/10 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer reinforced with filaments
• B32B 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
• B32B 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers

Abstract

A wrappable textile sleeve for protecting a conductive elongate member against at least one of EMI, RFI or ESD and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a plurality of warp filaments and at least one weft filament woven with one another to form a woven substrate. The woven substrate has opposite sides extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The opposite sides are wrappable about a central longitudinal axis into overlapping relation with one another to circumferentially enclose the elongate member within a cavity of the sleeve. At least some of the warp filaments are provided as generally flat, thin conductive filaments shield the conductive elongate member against the effects of EMI, RFI and/or ESD.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 15/12 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used using heat-resistant or fireproof threads
• H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used

Abstract

A method of cutting a polymeric tubular member and apparatus therefor is provided. The method includes moving the polymeric tubular member along a central longitudinal axis into a position to be cut. Further, providing at least one actuator with a cutting blade operably connected to the at least one actuator, with the cutting blade extending lengthwise along a cutting blade axis. Then, actuating the at least one actuator and moving the cutting blade into cutting engagement with the polymeric tubular member along a driven axis that extends in oblique relation to the cutting blade axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 3/16 - Cutting rods or tubes transversely
• B26D 5/08 - Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut
• B26D 1/46 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having an endless band-knife or the like
• B26F 3/08 - Severing by using heat with heated members
• B26F 3/12 - Severing by using heat with heated members with heated wires
• B26D 7/10 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting by heating

Abstract

An insulative nonwoven battery cover and method of construction thereof is provided. The cover includes a plurality of nonwoven sections bonded together to form a desired structural configuration. The nonwoven sections are mats of heat-settable textile fibers and green materials including natural fibers, recycled materials and/or waste stream materials. The mats are formed having a bonded seam of the melted heat-settable textile fibers such that the cover is provided with a circumferentially continuous wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 2/04 - Lids or covers
• H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
• D04H 1/4274 - RagsFabric scraps
• D04H 1/4266 - Natural fibres not provided for in group
• D04H 1/425 - Cellulose series

Abstract

A fabric sleeve for protecting elongate members against at least one of EMI, RFI or ESD and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a wall extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall is formed from a plurality of filaments interlaced with one another, with at least one of the filaments being provided as a continuous strand of conductive wire and at least some of the filaments being provided as heat-fusible nonconductive filaments. The heat-fusible nonconductive filaments abut the continuous strand of conductive wire at a plurality of bond joints. The continuous strand of conductive wire is at least partially embedded in bonded, fixed attachment with the heat-fusible nonconductive filaments at the bond joints.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D03D 3/02 - Tubular fabrics
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
• D03D 15/02 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used the warp or weft elements being of stiff material, e.g. wire, cane, slat

Goods & Services

Insulating sleeves for machinery wires and cable assemblies; Insulating sleeves for automotive components; braided, knit, woven, or non-woven sleeves for acoustic protection of automotive components; braided, knit, or woven sleeves made of various materials for acoustic protection of wires, hoses and tubing