Work Capsule for Lightweight Hydrostatic Machines

摘要

The theoretical feasibility of designing a lightweight flexible capsule suitable for use as the basic actuating means in the place of the conventional piston and cylinder in a high pressure hydrostatic machine was investigated. The idea was suggested by the high strength/modulus ratio obtained with glass fiber reinforced composites. It is found that the combined effect of hoop and bend stresses in the flexible walls of a bellows type capsule imposes severe limitations on the work output of the capsule.