Abstract: Disclosed is a transport system (100), including: a pallet (110), formed from plastic, wherein the pallet extends heightwise from a pallet top deck (130) to a pallet bottom deck (140) to define a pallet height, lengthwise from a pallet forward end (160) to a pallet aft end (170) to define a pallet length, and widthwise from a pallet first side (190) to a pallet second side (200) to define a pallet width, wherein the pallet bottom deck defines a pocket (210), the pocket defines a pocket sidewall that extends heightwise into the pallet, from the pallet bottom deck to a pocket base to define a pocket height; and a pad (240), formed of an elastomer, having complementary shape to the pocket and configured to be removably secured within the pocket, to define a pallet foot.

Abstract: A hybrid structure includes a frame member with at least three walls, forming a channel having a convex portion where two walls meet. A concave deformation is present in at least one convex portion, wherein the concave deformation extends into the channel and has open ends forming an opening through the convex portion. A plastic reinforcement member is present in the channel, wherein a portion of the reinforcement member extends into the opening and on the concave deformation.

Abstract: A hybrid structure, comprising: a frame member comprising at least three walls forming a channel having a convex portion where two walls meet; a concave deformation in at least one of the convex portions, wherein the concave deformation extends into the channel and has open ends forming an opening through the convex portion; and a plastic reinforcement member in the channel, wherein a portion of the reinforcement member extends into the opening and on the deformation.

Abstract: Laminated parts having selective perforations and methods for producing laminated parts using selective perforations are disclosed. Also disclosed are hybrid parts having sequenced plies of unequal dimensions and methods for producing hybrid parts using sequenced plies of unequal dimensions.

Abstract: A device for producing a composite part includes a first platen structure, a second platen structure, a first plate structure, a second plate structure, a first press pad, and a second press pad. The first platen structure, the first plate structure, and the first press pad form a first assembly. The second platen structure, the second plate structure, and the second press pad form a second assembly. A cavity for receiving a laminate is arranged between the first assembly and the second assembly, the cavity including a wall structure arranged to surround the laminate. The wall structure includes an insulating material. A process for the device is also described.

Abstract: A molding process and device produce a hybrid composite part. The process includes configuring a mold cavity (102) to receive a prepreg material (116), configuring the mold cavity further to receive an injection of material, and providing a mold core (104) including at least one main core (112). The at least one main core (112) are configured to move with respect to the mold core (104). The process includes moving the mold core (104) with respect to the mold cavity (102) with a first actuator mechanism, moving the mold core to take a first configuration, forming with the mold core in the first configuration a preform from the prepreg material, moving the mold core to take a second configuration, and over molding onto the preform with the injection of the material with the mold core in the second configuration.

Abstract: A variable displacement pump, and methods of manufacturing such systems are provided. The variable displacement pump can include a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a rotor positioned between the inlet and the outlet, the rotor being configured to pump a liquid between the inlet and the outlet, and the rotor having a multiple of vane slots, a multiple of vanes, each disposed in a respective one of the multiple of vane slots, and a pendulum positioned between the rotor and the housing, the pendulum comprising a pendulum body and a stiffener, wherein the stiffener is located at least partially within the pendulum body, and wherein the rotor, the multiple of vanes, and the pendulum body are made of a polymer.

Abstract: An engine cover is disclosed that includes a contoured laminate defining a plurality of accessory holes configured to receive a plurality of accessories. The engine cover also includes a corrugated reinforcing structure overlaid on the contoured laminate and connecting with the contoured laminate with at least one smooth transitioning angle between the contoured laminate and the corrugated reinforcing structure. The corrugated reinforcing structure defines a plurality of attachment holes. The engine cover also includes a plurality of fasteners with at least one of the plurality of fasteners being arranged in at least one of the plurality of attachment holes.