Abstract:
Steel cord used as a reinforcement for a belt layer in pneumatic tires. The steel cord is manufactured by: forming a plurality of bends, per filament length equivalent to one twist pitch, on each of filaments which constitute an outer layer sheath, with the filament length equivalent to one twist pitch being a cycle; twisting these filaments while the bends belonging to the same phase are aligned in a cord axial direction; and subjecting cord side surfaces to compression processing. As a result, flat side surface portions are formed, in which a plurality of filaments forming the outer layer sheath are positioned substantially in the same plane. The steel cord thus formed is used in reinforcement plies for pneumatic radial tires such that the reinforcement plies are laminated in a manner in which the flat side surface portions are mutually parallel. Accordingly, the distribution of shearing stress acting on rubber between the flat side surface portions of the steel cord is made uniform and rigidity of a tire per amount of steel cord used is enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to reduce a weight of the steel cord used per tire, and by mounting such pneumatic radial tires on a vehicle, to improve fuel efficiency.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a hoisting rope (R,R',R",R"'), comprising the steps of providing a plurality of elongated composite members (1,1',1",1"'), which composite members (1,1',1",1"') are made of composite material comprising reinforcing fibers (f) in polymer matrix (m); arranging the composite members (1,1',1",1"') to form an elongated row (r,r',r",r"') of parallel composite members 1,1',1",1"', which row (r,r',r",r"') has a longitudinal direction (L), a thickness direction (T) and a width direction (W), and in which row (r,r',r",r"') the composite members (1,1',1",1"') are positioned side by side such that they are parallel to each other, and spaced apart from each other in width direction (W) of the row (r,r',r",r"'); directing plasma treatment on the outer surface of the composite members (1,1',1",1"'); embedding the composite members (1,1',1",1"') in fluid polymer material (2); and solidifying the polymer material wherein the composite members (1,1',1",1"') are embedded. A hoisting rope (R,R',R",R"') obtained with the method and an elevator comprising the hoisting rope (R,R',R",R"') are disclosed, too. The plasma treatment allows for an increased transmission ability of a hoisting rope compared to no plasma treatment.
Abstract:
Elevator, which comprises at least an elevator car and means for moving the elevator car, preferably along guide rails, and an overspeed governor arrangement, which comprises an overspeed governor rope, which moves according to the movement of the elevator car, and which overspeed governor rope is connected to a brake arrangement that is in connection with the elevator car such that with the overspeed governor rope force can be transmitted to the brake arrangement for shifting the brake comprised in the brake arrangement into a braking position. The rope comprises a power transmission part or a plurality of power transmission parts, for transmitting force in the longitudinal direction of the rope, which power transmission part is essentially fully of non-metallic material.
Abstract:
Elevator, which includes at least an elevator car and a device for moving the elevator car, preferably along guide rails, and a counterweight, and one or more ropes, which rope connects the elevator car and the counterweight and is separate from the supporting function and passes around a diverting pulley mounted on the bottom end of the elevator hoistway. The rope comprises a power transmission part or a plurality of power transmission parts, for transmitting power in the longitudinal direction of the rope, which power transmission part is essentially fully of non-metallic material.
Abstract:
An elevator includes an elevator car, a counterweight and suspension roping, which connects the elevator car and counterweight to each other, and which suspension roping includes one or more ropes, which include a load-bearing composite part, which includes reinforcing fibers in a polymer matrix. The elevator car and the counterweight are arranged to be moved by exerting a vertical force on at least the elevator car or on the counterweight. The elevator includes a device separate from the suspension roping for exerting the force on at least the elevator car or on the counterweight.
Abstract:
Elevator, which comprises at least an elevator car (C) and means for moving the elevator car, preferably along guide rails (G), and an overspeed governor arrangement, which comprises an overspeed governor rope (R,R',R''), which moves according to the movement of the elevator car, and which overspeed governor rope (R,R',R'') is connected to a brake arrangement that is in connection with the elevator car (C) such that with the overspeed governor rope (R,R',R'') force can be transmitted to the brake arrangement for shifting the brake (SG) comprised in the brake arrangement into a braking position. The rope comprises a power transmission part (2) or a plurality of power transmission parts (2), for transmitting force in the longitudinal direction of the rope, which power transmission part (2) is essentially fully of non-metallic material.
Abstract:
With respect to a steel cord obtained by twining one layer of sheath filament of steel with uneven distribution around multiple core filaments of steel parallelly drawn together in nontwined form, it is intended to attain an enhancement of rubber penetration (satisfactory adhesion of rubber to core filaments) through securing of interstices between filaments at the time of vulcanization. The sectional major axis diameters of steel cord (10) are set larger than the minimum sectional major axis. Accordingly, when a steel cord is coated with rubber (16) and vulcanized, interstices (A) are secured between individual sheath filaments (14) even if tension and, from surrounding rubber, pressure (p) apply to the steel cord. As the rubber (16) enters through the interstices, satisfactory adhesion of the rubber (16) to core filaments (12) would be realized, thereby ensuring high rubber penetration.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf temperaturbeständiges, elastisches Strangelement (10), insbesondere in Form eines Profilbandes(11), einer Kordel, einer Litze oder einer Rundschnur. Das Strangelement (10) besitzt für erhöhte Anforderungen im Bereich Automotive insbesondere eine Dauerelastizität in einem weiten Temperaturbereich von -40°C bis 120°C. Ein solches Strangelement (10) umfasst mindestens einen Mantel (20), der eine in Längsrichtung des Strangelements (10) verlaufende strangförmige Seele (30) aus Silikonmaterial umgibt, wobei vorzugsweise ein oder mehrere textile Lagen den Mantel (20) bilden und die einzelnen Lagen aus einem Geflecht, einem Gewebe (22) oder einem Gewirk bestehen und diese Lagen die Seele (30) in Längsrichtung vollständig umgeben ( Fig.1a ).
Abstract:
A braided hose reinforcement comprises left and right turning strips. Each of said strips comprises a number of elongated metal elements embedded in a matrix of a polymer material.