3D weaving material and method of 3D weaving for sporting implements
US10857436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2507/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for fabricating a 3D woven material and exemplary 3D woven material for sporting implements are disclosed. The exemplary weaves can be incorporated into any sporting implements, such as, baseball bats, lacrosse sticks, hockey sticks, rackets, helmets, and other protective equipment. The example sporting implement can be constructed, partially or entirely, with a woven or braided three dimensional structure. The 3D woven material can be a multi-directional layup having tows oriented in three directions (X, Y and Z) and also at any angle created by the combination of two or three directions. A single woven preform can be formed that can have a near net shape of the formed product, with the fibers oriented in a way that will be optimal for the particular application.
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