Multi-material integrated knit thermal protection for industrial and vehicle applications
US10184194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2101/08
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Knit fabrics having ceramic strands, thermal protective members formed therefrom and to their methods of construction are disclosed. Methods for fabricating thermal protection using multiple materials which may be concurrently knit are also disclosed. This unique capability to knit high temperature ceramic fibers concurrently with a load-relieving process aid, such as an inorganic or organic material (e.g., metal alloy or polymer), both small diameter wires within the knit as well as large diameter wires which provide structural support and allow for the creation of near net-shape performs at production level speed. Additionally, ceramic insulation can also be integrated concurrently to provide increased thermal protection.
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