20240017448. INTERNAL HYDROFORMING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT PIPE WICKS simplified abstract (Westinghouse Electric Company LLC)

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INTERNAL HYDROFORMING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT PIPE WICKS

Organization Name

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

Inventor(s)

John Lojek, Iii of Latrobe PA (US)

Matthew M. Swartz of Claridge PA (US)

William A. Byers of Murrysville PA (US)

INTERNAL HYDROFORMING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT PIPE WICKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240017448 titled 'INTERNAL HYDROFORMING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT PIPE WICKS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a forming assembly used to create a wick. The assembly includes an expandable tube and a forming shell assembly. The expandable tube can be expanded hydraulically to a larger size. A wick mesh is wrapped around the expandable tube. The forming shell assembly consists of two forming shells, each with a recess. These recesses work together to define the outer diameter of the wick. The expandable tube and the wick mesh can be positioned between the recesses. By expanding the tube, the forming shell assembly can deform the wick mesh and shape it into a wick.

  • The invention is a forming assembly used to create a wick.
  • It includes an expandable tube that can be expanded hydraulically.
  • A wick mesh is wrapped around the expandable tube.
  • The forming shell assembly consists of two forming shells with recesses.
  • The recesses define the outer diameter of the wick.
  • The expandable tube and wick mesh can be positioned between the recesses.
  • By expanding the tube, the forming shell assembly can shape the wick.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be used in the manufacturing of candles or oil lamps.
  • It can also be applied in the production of wicks for industrial purposes, such as in heating systems or oil burners.

Problems Solved

  • The forming assembly solves the problem of efficiently and accurately creating wicks with a desired shape and diameter.
  • It eliminates the need for manual wrapping or shaping of wicks, saving time and labor in the manufacturing process.

Benefits

  • The expandable tube allows for easy adjustment of the wick diameter, providing flexibility in wick production.
  • The forming assembly ensures consistent and uniform shaping of the wick, resulting in improved performance and burn characteristics.
  • The automated process reduces human error and increases production efficiency.


Original Abstract Submitted

a forming assembly configured to form a wick is disclosed. the forming assembly includes an expandable tube and a forming shell assembly. the expandable tube is hydraulically expandable to an expanded configuration. a wick mesh is configured to be wrapped about the expandable tube. the forming shell assembly includes a first forming shell comprising a first recess defined therein and a second forming shell comprising a second recess defined therein. the first recess and the second recess cooperate to define an outer diameter of the wick. the expandable tube and the wick mesh are positionable between the first recess and the second recess. the expandable tube and the forming shell assembly are configured to deform the wick mesh and form the wick based on the expandable tube hydraulically expanding towards the expanded configuration.

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