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Modified resin systems for liquid resin infusion applications and process methods related thereto

US10836118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2017
Grant dateNov 17, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249921
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A manufacturing process, which includes: (i) preparing a preform; (ii) laying the preform within a mold; (iii) heating the mold to a predetermined temperature; and (iv) injecting a modified resin system, wherein the modified resin system is formulated to have a viscosity below a threshold viscosity at a specific temperature and a high level of toughness. In one embodiment, the modified resin system contains a combination of epoxies, a curing agent, core-shell rubber particles, a thermoplastic material in an amount of less than 7% by weight, wherein in a cured condition, the thermoplastic material is separated into aggregate domains from the base resin, each aggregate domain having an island-like morphology.

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