FIBER MOLDING PREFORM COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PREFORM FORMATION
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    发明申请
    FIBER MOLDING PREFORM COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PREFORM FORMATION 审中-公开
    纤维成型预制件组合物和预成型方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150375422A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-31

    申请号:US14764431

    申请日:2014-01-29

    Abstract: A preform for thermoset resin composition molding is provided that upon cure forms a variety of molded and fiber reinforced articles used in a variety of applications such as vehicle components including bed lines, body components, trim, interior components, and undercar components; architectural components such as trim and doors, marine components including hulls, trim, and cockpit pieces; and similar structures in aerospace settings. A novel slurry composition, a novel centrifugal process, or a combination thereof provide superior quality preforms that are created with greater throughput relative to conventional techniques. The inhibition of fiber movement between the time such a fiber contacts the mold, or fibers already in place on the mold, and the time the fibers are set in position provides a superior fiber homogeneity and randomized orientation relative to existing slurry techniques with attributes of low scrap generation, and process flexibility with respect to part shape and fiber material.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于热固性树脂组合物成型的预制件,其在固化时形成用于各种应用的各种模制和纤维增强制品,例如包括床线,车身部件,装饰件,内部部件和底盘部件的车辆部件; 建筑部件如装饰和门,海洋部件,包括船体,装饰和驾驶舱部件; 和航空航天环境中的类似结构。 新型浆料组合物,新颖的离心方法或其组合提供了相对于常规技术产生的具有更高产量的优质预成型件。 纤维与模具接触的时间或模具上已经就位的纤维之间的纤维运动的抑制以及纤维被定位的时间提供了相对于具有低的属性的现有浆料技术的优异的纤维均匀性和随机取向 关于零件形状和纤维材料的废料产生和加工灵活性。

    HIGH STRENGTH SHEET MOLDING COMPOSITION FORMED WITH AN INTERPENETRATING POLYMER NETWORK

    公开(公告)号:US20190119488A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-25

    申请号:US16092548

    申请日:2017-04-19

    Abstract: A polyurea additive is provided that strengthens a given base sheet molding composition (SMC) An isocyanate containing species and an amine containing species are introduced into an uncured polymeric resin of a sheet molding compound (SMC) under conditions suitable for the formation of a polyurea polymer network. Upon cure of the SMC base resin, an interpenetrating network is formed that is stronger than the base SMC absent the polyurea. As a result, an article is formed from the SMC that is stronger at the same dimensions than a conventional article or thinned to achieve the same properties to obtain a lightweight article compared to that formed from conventional SMC. The properties of the article are also attractive relative to aluminum for the formation of vehicle body and exterior panels.

    RECYCLING CARBON FIBER BASED MATERIALS
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190001532A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-03

    申请号:US16063506

    申请日:2016-12-14

    Abstract: A process is provided to reclaim carbon fiber from a cured vinyl ester, crosslinked unsaturated polyester, or epoxy thermoset matrix. The composite pieces are added to a polyol solvent composition under to conditions to free more than 95% by weight of the carbon fiber from the composite. The freed carbon fibers are washed and dried to reclaim carbon fiber reusable to reinforce a polymer to form a new FRC article. Solvents are chosen that are low cost and low toxicity. Processing is further facilitated by techniques such as solvent pre-swell of the particles, microwave heating, and sonication to promote thermoset matrix digestion to free reinforcing carbon fibers.

    HYBRID FIBER BASED MOLDING THERMOPLASTIC ARTICLE AND PROCESS OF FORMING SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20210107236A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-15

    申请号:US16464552

    申请日:2017-11-28

    Abstract: A process is provided for thermal molding an article with at least one layer of thermoplastic fibers that are non-woven and uni-directionally oriented in combination with at least one layer of reinforcing fibers. The reinforcing fibers including glass, carbon, nature based, and combinations thereof; alone or mixed with chopped thermoplastic fibers. Upon subjecting the layers to sufficient heat to thermally bond in the presence of non-oriented filler fibers, thermoplastic fiber fusion encapsulates the filler fibers. The filler fibers impart physical properties to the resulting article and the residual unidirectional orientation of the thermoplastic melt imparts physical properties in the fiber direction to the article. By combining layers with varying orientations of uni-directional fibers relative to one another, the physical properties of the resulting article may be controlled and extended relative to conventional thermoplastic moldings. The uni-directional fibers may have discontinuities along the length of individual fibers.

    PROCESS FOR AUTOMATED SANDING OF A VEHICLE COMPONENT SURFACE

    公开(公告)号:US20210101247A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-08

    申请号:US16464609

    申请日:2017-11-29

    Abstract: A process for automated sanding of a vehicle component surface is provided and includes providing a sanding mechanism having a sanding head engaged with a housing, a rotary motor contained within the housing, the rotary motor having a drive shaft rotatable about an axis and extending outwardly therefrom, a radial plate attached to a first end of the drive shaft, and a sanding disk having an abrasive surface releasably attached to the radial plate; attaching the sanding head to a gimbal having a pressure sensor; powering the rotary motor driving rotation of the drive shaft, the radial plate and the sanding disk in at least one of a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; movably applying the sanding disk to the surface at a maintained constant pressure; and achieving a desired finish on the surface prepared to be primed and painted to a class A auto high sheen surface finish.

    BLENDED FIBER MAT FORMATION FOR STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20200001503A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-02

    申请号:US16465467

    申请日:2017-11-29

    Abstract: A process and system are provided for introducing a blend of chopped and dispersed fibers on an automated production line amenable for inclusion in molding compositions as a blended fiber mat for structural applications. The blend of fibers are simultaneously supplied to an automated cutting machine illustratively including a rotary blade chopper disposed above a vortex supporting chamber. The blend of chopped fibers and binder form a chopped mat. The chopped mat has a veil mat placed on either side, and is consolidated with the veil mat using heated rollers maintained at the softening temperature of thermoplastic binder, with consolidated mats being amenable to being stored in rolls or as flat sheets. A charge pattern is made using the consolidated mat, and the charge pattern can be compression molded in a mold maintained at a temperature lower than the melting point of the thermoplastic fibers.

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