公开(公告)号：US09868319B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US15015444

申请日：2016-02-04

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Marek Henryk Kierzkowski ,  Philip John Gibbons ,  Bruce Reginald Gascoigne ,  Michael William Coates

IPC: B60C19/00 ,  B60B21/12 ,  B60C5/00

CPC classification number: B60B21/12 ,  B60B2360/322 ,  B60B2900/133 ,  B60C5/00 ,  B60C19/002 ,  Y10T442/659

Abstract: An in-tire sound absorber for a pneumatic wheel assembly including a wheel rim and a tire fitted to the wheel rim. The sound absorber is adapted to be located within a cavity defined by the wheel rim and the tire. The sound absorber comprises a first fibrous layer and a second fibrous layer. The second fibrous layer has a higher air flow resistance than the first fibrous layer. The first fibrous layer, the second fibrous layer, or both, is made from a non-woven fibrous web.

公开(公告)号：US09033101B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13729830

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Michael William Coates ,  Marek Henryk Kierzkowski ,  Philip John Gibbons

IPC: E04B1/82 ,  E04B1/84 ,  B32B5/08 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/02 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B37/12 ,  D04H1/54 ,  D04H1/74 ,  D04H13/00 ,  E04B1/76 ,  G10K11/162 ,  B32B37/15 ,  E04B1/74 ,  B32B37/04 ,  B32B37/20

CPC classification number: E04B1/8409 ,  B32B5/08 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/02 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/306 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B37/04 ,  B32B37/1207 ,  B32B37/15 ,  B32B37/203 ,  B32B2037/1238 ,  B32B2262/0253 ,  B32B2262/0261 ,  B32B2262/0276 ,  B32B2262/12 ,  B32B2305/22 ,  B32B2307/10 ,  B32B2307/304 ,  B32B2307/72 ,  B32B2419/00 ,  B32B2605/00 ,  D04H1/02 ,  D04H1/54 ,  D04H1/541 ,  D04H1/558 ,  D04H1/559 ,  D04H1/74 ,  D04H13/006 ,  D04H13/007 ,  E04B1/7662 ,  E04B2001/7687 ,  G10K11/162

Abstract: Described embodiments relate to a method of manufacturing a sound absorption material. The method comprises: forming a low density fibrous web to act as porous bulk absorber, the fibrous web containing a proportion of bi-components fibers, each bi-component fiber having a core material and a sheath material around the core material; applying a thin facing later to the low density fibrous web, wherein the facing layer is adhesively compatible with the sheath material; heating the fibrous web to a temperature sufficient to soften the sheath material of at least some of the bi-component fibers; and pressing the facing layer and fibrous web together under low pressure such that at least part of the facing layer contacts the softened sheath material of at least some of the bi-component fibers to form an adhesive bond between the facing layer and the fibrous web.

Abstract translation: 描述的实施例涉及制造吸声材料的方法。 该方法包括：形成低密度纤维网以充当多孔散体吸收体，所述纤维网包含一部分双组分纤维，每个双组分纤维具有芯材和芯材周围的护套材料; 将薄的面朝后施加到低密度纤维网上，其中所述面层与所述护套材料粘合地相容; 将纤维网加热到足以软化至少一些双组分纤维的护套材料的温度; 以及在低压下将面层和纤维网压在一起，使得至少部分面层与至少一些双组分纤维的软化护套材料接触，以在面层和纤维网之间形成粘结剂。

公开(公告)号：US20130192921A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13729830

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Michael William Coates ,  Marek Henryk Kierzkowski ,  Philip John Gibbons

IPC: E04B1/84 ,  B32B37/15

CPC classification number: E04B1/8409 ,  B32B5/08 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/02 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/306 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B37/04 ,  B32B37/1207 ,  B32B37/15 ,  B32B37/203 ,  B32B2037/1238 ,  B32B2262/0253 ,  B32B2262/0261 ,  B32B2262/0276 ,  B32B2262/12 ,  B32B2305/22 ,  B32B2307/10 ,  B32B2307/304 ,  B32B2307/72 ,  B32B2419/00 ,  B32B2605/00 ,  D04H1/02 ,  D04H1/54 ,  D04H1/541 ,  D04H1/558 ,  D04H1/559 ,  D04H1/74 ,  D04H13/006 ,  D04H13/007 ,  E04B1/7662 ,  E04B2001/7687 ,  G10K11/162

Abstract: Described embodiments relate to a method of manufacturing a sound absorption material. The method comprises: forming a low density fibrous web to act as porous bulk absorber, the fibrous web containing a proportion of bi-components fibers, each bi-component fiber having a core material and a sheath material around the core material; applying a thin facing later to the low density fibrous web, wherein the facing layer is adhesively compatible with the sheath material; heating the fibrous web to a temperature sufficient to soften the sheath material of at least some of the bi-component fibers; and pressing the facing layer and fibrous web together under low pressure such that at least part of the facing layer contacts the softened sheath material of at least some of the bi-component fibers to form an adhesive bond between the facing layer and the fibrous web.

Abstract translation: 描述的实施例涉及制造吸声材料的方法。 该方法包括：形成低密度纤维网以充当多孔散体吸收体，所述纤维网包含一部分双组分纤维，每个双组分纤维具有芯材和芯材周围的护套材料; 将薄的面朝后施加到低密度纤维网上，其中所述面层与所述护套材料粘合地相容; 将纤维网加热到足以软化至少一些双组分纤维的护套材料的温度; 以及在低压下将面层和纤维网压在一起，使得至少部分面层与至少一些双组分纤维的软化护套材料接触，以在面层和纤维网之间形成粘结剂。

公开(公告)号：US20160222561A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US15088703

申请日：2016-04-01

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Michael William Coates ,  Marek Henryk Kierzkowski ,  Philip John Gibbons ,  Alfred Johannas Eiden

IPC: D04H1/70 ,  D04H1/559 ,  B32B7/12 ,  D04H1/4274 ,  D04H1/4382 ,  B32B5/02 ,  D04H1/54 ,  D04H1/593

CPC classification number: D04H1/70 ,  B32B5/022 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B5/245 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B2262/0253 ,  B32B2262/0261 ,  B32B2262/0276 ,  B32B2262/0284 ,  B32B2262/062 ,  B32B2262/065 ,  B32B2262/08 ,  B32B2305/22 ,  B32B2307/102 ,  B32B2307/3065 ,  B32B2307/7145 ,  B32B2307/72 ,  B32B2605/003 ,  B32B2605/08 ,  B60R13/08 ,  D04H1/4274 ,  D04H1/4382 ,  D04H1/54 ,  D04H1/541 ,  D04H1/559 ,  D04H1/58 ,  D04H1/593 ,  D04H1/60 ,  G10K11/162 ,  Y10T442/60 ,  Y10T442/608 ,  Y10T442/69

Abstract: A method of forming a nonwoven material, the method comprising: receiving fibrous material comprising thermoplastic fibers; processing the fibrous material to produce short fibers; adding the short fibers to a preformed web; and heating and optionally compressing the preformed web to form a nonwoven material.

Abstract translation: 一种形成非织造材料的方法，所述方法包括：接收包含热塑性纤维的纤维材料; 处理纤维材料以生产短纤维; 将短纤维添加到预成型网中; 并加热并任选地压缩预成型的纤维网以形成非织造材料。

公开(公告)号：US20160159143A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15015444

申请日：2016-02-04

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Marek Henryk Kierzkowski ,  Philip John Gibbons ,  Bruce Reginald Gascoigne ,  Michael William Coates

IPC: B60B21/12 ,  B60C5/00

CPC classification number: B60B21/12 ,  B60B2360/322 ,  B60B2900/133 ,  B60C5/00 ,  B60C19/002 ,  Y10T442/659

Abstract: An in-tire sound absorber for a pneumatic wheel assembly including a wheel rim and a tire fitted to the wheel rim. The sound absorber is adapted to be located within a cavity defined by the wheel rim and the tire. The sound absorber comprises a first fibrous layer and a second fibrous layer. The second fibrous layer has a higher air flow resistance than the first fibrous layer. The first fibrous layer, the second fibrous layer, or both, is made from a non-woven fibrous web.

Abstract translation: 一种用于气动轮组件的轮胎内吸音器，包括轮辋和装配到轮辋的轮胎。 吸声器适于位于由轮缘和轮胎限定的空腔内。 吸声器包括第一纤维层和第二纤维层。 第二纤维层具有比第一纤维层更高的气流阻力。 第一纤维层，第二纤维层或两者均由非织造纤维网制成。