Deep draw composites and methods of using them
US10059079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/674
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Certain embodiments described herein are directed to composite materials effective for use in deep draw processes. In some examples, the composites can be used to provide vehicle panels such as, for example, vehicle underbody panels. In some configurations, the composite comprises a fiber reinforced polymer core and a skin material disposed on at least some portion of the fiber reinforced polymer core, in which the skin material comprises a basis weight of at least 65 g/m2 and an elongation at break of at least 20%.
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