PROTECTIVE FABRIC RESISTANT TO MOLTEN METAL SPLASH

    公开(公告)号:US20230045496A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-09

    申请号:US17790845

    申请日:2021-01-06

    摘要: Flame resistant fabrics are provided that exhibit improved protection from molten metal spills, metal splatter, electric arc, and related thermal hazards illustratively including open flame and radiant heat. The flame resistant fabrics are made from a combination of cellulosic fibers and thermoplastic fibers, where the flame resistant fabric forms a char layer that does not become brittle when contacted by molten metal, metal splatter, electric arc, and related thermal hazards. By not becoming brittle the likelihood of break out of the fabric is minimized, thereby improving the level of protection to the user. As a result, the flame resistant fabric retains the desirable properties of fibers formed of organic materials in terms of comfort, weight, and durability.

    Pre-consolidation of thermoplastic fiber preforms and method of making the same

    公开(公告)号:US11458651B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-04

    申请号:US16789580

    申请日:2020-02-13

    摘要: A process is provided for forming a pre-consolidated fiber preform for use in a molding process. The process includes layering a plurality of preform sheets on a pre-consolidation mold. Heating the plurality of preform sheets to a first temperature. Applying a first pressure to the plurality of preform sheets using the pre-consolidated mold. Maintaining the first temperature and the first pressure and heating for a first duration of time. A second pressure and a second temperature are then applied to the plurality of preform sheets for a second duration of time.

    MULTIPLE LAYER ARTICLE WITH INTERACTIVE REINFORCEMENTS LINEAR RIBBON FIBER REINFORCEMENT FOR COMPOSITE FORMS

    公开(公告)号:US20210008816A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-14

    申请号:US16982751

    申请日:2019-03-19

    发明人: Probir Kumar Guha

    摘要: A form for a thin reinforced composite material includes a plurality of separate linear fiber strips, each having a rectangular cross section composed of reinforcement fibers. The linear fiber strips laid out in a two-dimensional base layer defining a shape of the form. A first successive layer formed with the plurality of separate linear fiber strips contacting the base layer, the linear fiber strips laid out in the first successive layer interspersed from the separate linear fiber strips in the two-dimensional base layer. A method of forming the form includes arranging the plurality of separate linear fiber strips on a substrate and tacking the plurality of separate linear fiber strips to the substrate with a plurality of stitches. A method of forming a unitary reinforced composite component from the form is further provided. The resulting component having high strength and light weight and being efficient to manufacture.