Patents by Inventor Lei Zu

Lei Zu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12450404
    Abstract: A circular pipe filament winding process simulation method includes: according to the geometric parameter of the circular pipe and the current pseudo dome parameter, constructing the stepped shaft circular pipe model; according to the winding parameter, calculating the initial center rotation angle for filament winding; according to the initial center rotation angle and the given deviation rotation angle, calculating the theoretical center rotation angle; according to the theoretical center rotation angle, determining the theoretical slip coefficient within the given slip coefficient range; determining whether the slip coefficient of the end point of the current stepped shaft circular pipe model is less than the current theoretical slip coefficient; if so, performing the simulation of the circular pipe filament winding process, and obtaining the trajectory according to the current theoretical slip coefficient; and if not, modifying the current pseudo dome parameter, and returning steps of constructing the ste
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2025
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: Hefei University of Technology
    Inventors: Jianhui Fu, Lei Zu, Guiming Zhang, Qian Zhang, Helin Pan, Qiaoguo Wu, Lichuan Zhou, Debao Li
  • Publication number: 20250322117
    Abstract: A circular pipe filament winding process simulation method includes: according to the geometric parameter of the circular pipe and the current pseudo dome parameter, constructing the stepped shaft circular pipe model; according to the winding parameter, calculating the initial center rotation angle for filament winding; according to the initial center rotation angle and the given deviation rotation angle, calculating the theoretical center rotation angle; according to the theoretical center rotation angle, determining the theoretical slip coefficient within the given slip coefficient range; determining whether the slip coefficient of the end point of the current stepped shaft circular pipe model is less than the current theoretical slip coefficient; if so, performing the simulation of the circular pipe filament winding process, and obtaining the trajectory according to the current theoretical slip coefficient; and if not, modifying the current pseudo dome parameter, and returning steps of constructing the ste
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Applicant: Hefei University of Technology
    Inventors: Jianhui FU, Lei ZU, Guiming ZHANG, Qian ZHANG, Helin PAN, Qiaoguo WU, Lichuan ZHOU, Debao LI
  • Publication number: 20250265380
    Abstract: A method, device, medium, and product for pattern design in filament winding is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Applicant: Hefei University of Technology
    Inventors: Jianhui FU, Lei ZU, Qian ZHANG, Guiming ZHANG, Qiaoguo WU, Helin PAN, Lichuan ZHOU, Huabi WANG
  • Patent number: 12384095
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transition method and system from helical winding to hoop winding of composite fibers. The method includes: setting a slip coefficient, and performing iterative calculation forward from an iteration starting point according to an equation set of a winding angle and a center angle of rotation to obtain a winding angle at an iteration termination point; and if the winding angle at the iteration termination point is greater than a first preset angle, adjusting the slip coefficient corresponding to a cylinder body according to the first preset angle, extending a length of a helical winding transition section to a front equator, and starting the hoop winding at the front equator at the first preset angle to complete planning of the helical winding transition section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: HEFEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Lei Zu, Shijun Chen, Qian Zhang, Guiming Zhang, Qiaoguo Wu, Xiang Xue, Debao Li, Huabi Wang
  • Patent number: 11623415
    Abstract: A resin bath device for wet winding provided herein includes a resin stirring bath and a resin impregnation bath, where a bottom of a side wall of the resin stirring bath is connected to the resin impregnation bath, two ingredient baths are provided at two ends of the resin stirring bath, and a stirring mechanism is arranged inside the resin stirring bath. A resin dipping roller is mounted at a middle of the resin impregnation bath where a pressure roller is mounted at tops of side walls; an electric heating coil is arranged inside a bottom wall of the resin impregnation bath, and an electric heating rod is arranged at an axis of the pressure roller; and wire guide rollers are mounted at two ends of the side wall of the resin impregnation bath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Hefei University of Technology
    Inventors: Lei Zu, Shijun Chen, Qian Zhang, Guiming Zhang, Qiaoguo Wu, Xuewen Cao, Xianglong Wang, Pengcheng Wang, Ruixiang Zhu
  • Publication number: 20230017601
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transition method and system from helical winding to hoop winding of composite fibers. The method includes: setting a slip coefficient, and performing iterative calculation forward from an iteration starting point according to an equation set of a winding angle and a center angle of rotation to obtain a winding angle at an iteration termination point; and if the winding angle at the iteration termination point is greater than a first preset angle, adjusting the slip coefficient corresponding to a cylinder body according to the first preset angle, extending a length of a helical winding transition section to a front equator, and starting the hoop winding at the front equator at the first preset angle to complete planning of the helical winding transition section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Lei ZU, Shijun CHEN, Qian ZHANG, Guiming ZHANG, Qiaoguo WU, Xiang XUE, Debao LI, Huabi WANG
  • Publication number: 20220297392
    Abstract: A resin bath device for wet winding provided herein includes a resin stirring bath and a resin impregnation bath, where a bottom of a side wall of the resin stirring bath is connected to the resin impregnation bath, two ingredient baths are provided at two ends of the resin stirring bath, and a stirring mechanism is arranged inside the resin stirring bath. A resin dipping roller is mounted at a middle of the resin impregnation bath where a pressure roller is mounted at tops of side walls; an electric heating coil is arranged inside a bottom wall of the resin impregnation bath, and an electric heating rod is arranged at an axis of the pressure roller; and wire guide rollers are mounted at two ends of the side wall of the resin impregnation bath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Hefei University of Technology
    Inventors: Lei Zu, Shijun Chen, Qian Zhang, Guiming Zhang, Qiaoguo Wu, Xuewen Cao, Xianglong Wang, Pengcheng Wang, Ruixiang Zhu
  • Patent number: 8491828
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing a toroid-shaped fiber composite product. The device comprises at least two fiber or fiber composite material dispensing units (2, 3), the dispensing units being adapted to place a fiber (4) or a fiber composite material onto the surface of a toroid-shaped mandrel (5); positioning means to effectuate relative movement of the mandrel and the dispensing units during placement of the fiber or fiber composite material. The invention further relates to a method for producing a toroid-shaped fiber composite product, preferably with a concave cross-section, in particular the rim of a bicycle wheel. The method comprises providing a toroid-shaped mandrel, dispensing fibers or fiber composite material from at least two dispensing units, placing the fibers or fiber composite material onto the mandrel while effectuating a relative movement of the mandrel and the dispensing units, and reshaping at least part of the mandrel, preferably by thermoforming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Protension IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Jacky Ferdinand Henriette Wetzels, Lucas Stefan Van Den Akker, Sotiris Koussios, Lei Zu
  • Patent number: 8343750
    Abstract: The invention discloses an Ochrobactrum sp. for degrading TBBPA and its application in environmental remediation. An Ochrobactrum sp. for degrading TBBPA was isolated from the sludge in a high risk area of electronic waste in the invention. The strain is named as Ochrobactrum sp. T, which has been deposited in China Center for Type Culture Collection (CCTCC) on Oct. 28, 2009 with an accession number of CCTCC M209246. Ochrobactrum sp. T obtained in the invention has high degradation capability to TBBPA in environment. The degradation efficiency of the strain achieves 96.2%. The strain could be applied to degrading TBBPA in environmental remediation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Science
    Inventors: Guiying Li, Taicheng An, Lei Zu
  • Publication number: 20120301654
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing a toroid-shaped fiber composite product. The device comprises at least two fiber or fiber composite material dispensing units (2, 3), the dispensing units being adapted to place a fiber (4) or a fiber composite material onto the surface of a toroid-shaped mandrel (5); positioning means to effectuate relative movement of the mandrel and the dispensing units during placement of the fiber or fiber composite material. The invention further relates to a method for producing a toroid-shaped fiber composite product, preferably with a concave cross-section, in particular the rim of a bicycle wheel. The method comprises providing a toroid-shaped mandrel, dispensing fibers or fiber composite material from at least two dispensing units, placing the fibers or fiber composite material onto the mandrel while effectuating a relative movement of the mandrel and the dispensing units, and reshaping at least part of the mandrel, preferably by thermoforming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: PROTENSION IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Jacky Ferdinand Henriette Wetzels, Lucas Stefan Van Den Akker, Sotiris Koussios, Lei Zu
  • Publication number: 20110281332
    Abstract: The invention discloses an Ochrobactrum sp. for degrading TBBPA and its application in environmental remediation. An Ochrobactrum sp. for degrading TBBPA was isolated from the sludge in a high risk area of electronic waste in the invention. The strain is named as Ochrobactrum sp. T, which has been deposited in China Center for Type Culture Collection (CCTCC) on Oct. 28, 2009 with an accession number of CCTCC M209246. Ochrobactrum sp. T obtained in the invention has high degradation capability to TBBPA in environment. The degradation efficiency of the strain achieves 96.2%. The strain could be applied to degrading TBBPA in environmental remediation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Inventors: Guiying Li, Taicheng An, Lei Zu