Apparatus and method for outer surface enhancement and compaction of a cylindrical structure using glass failure generated pulse
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1. A system for hardening and compacting a cylindrical structure, the system comprising:
- a confinement assembly comprising;
a cylindrical structure having a longitudinal axis;
a glass sleeve surrounding and contacting the cylindrical structure; and
a rigid outer shell encasing the glass sleeve and the cylindrical structure therewithin;
a striker assembly comprising;
a flat backing portion; and
a protrusion portion extending from the flat backing portion;
a launching mechanism for launching and directing the striker assembly in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, to shatter the glass of the glass sleeve to create an explosive volume expansion of the glass, which due to the confinement assembly results in compressive forces being applied to the surface of the cylindrical structure, thereby hardening and compacting the cylindrical structure.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for treatment of articles, using glass failure generated pulses. The apparatus and method is directed towards the hardening and compaction of an elongated cylindrical article surrounded by a glass sleeve in a confined arrangement. The apparatus includes a striker for striking the glass sleeve to create an explosive reaction that pressure-treats the cylindrical article, thereby causing the hardening and compaction.
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1. A system for hardening and compacting a cylindrical structure, the system comprising:
a confinement assembly comprising; a cylindrical structure having a longitudinal axis; a glass sleeve surrounding and contacting the cylindrical structure; and a rigid outer shell encasing the glass sleeve and the cylindrical structure therewithin; a striker assembly comprising; a flat backing portion; and a protrusion portion extending from the flat backing portion; a launching mechanism for launching and directing the striker assembly in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, to shatter the glass of the glass sleeve to create an explosive volume expansion of the glass, which due to the confinement assembly results in compressive forces being applied to the surface of the cylindrical structure, thereby hardening and compacting the cylindrical structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of hardening and compacting a cylindrical structure, the method comprising:
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providing a confinement assembly comprising; a cylindrical structure having a longitudinal axis; a glass sleeve surrounding and contacting the cylindrical structure; and a rigid outer shell encasing the glass sleeve and the cylindrical structure therewithin; providing a striker assembly comprising; a flat backing portion; and a protrusion portion extending from the flat backing portion; directing the striker assembly towards the confinement assembly in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, so that the protrusion portion strikes the glass sleeve, to shatter the glass of the glass sleeve, thereby creating an explosive expansion of the glass, wherein due to the limited space within the confinement assembly, compressive forces are created and applied to the surface of the cylindrical structure, thereby accomplishing said hardening and compacting of the cylindrical structure. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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