Method and apparatus for strain relief in thermal liners for fluid transfer
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Apr 5, 2016
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Mar 1, 2012
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May 17, 2010
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May 15, 2009
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A method of forming a slotted liner, having a wall comprising a plurality of non-axial bending members axially separated by non-axial slots and circumferentially interspersed with bases, for providing strain relief, the method comprising: forming the bending members and the non-axial slots by one of: cutting non-axial slots, and winding a rod; configuring the circumferential lengths of the plurality of non-axial slots and bases relative to the liner circumference; wherein positioning a first base axially adjacent to a non-axial slot; configuring the non-axial slot circumferential length longer than the circumferential length of the first base; and positioning a second base axially adjacent to a first base; providing connections between the pair of bases or leaving uncut the wall between the base pair; configuring the plurality of non-axial slots and adjacent base pairs.
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