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Fiber reinforced multi-ply stampable thermoplastic sheet

US4269884A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 1979
Grant dateMay 26, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 10, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/67
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Reinforced thermoplastic polymer composite sheets, formable into smooth, shaped objects in a stamping process. The composite sheet is produced by laminating together (1) a first layer of thermoplastic resin containing short nonsiliceous fibers and a mineral filler such as kaolin, (2) a backing reinforcing layer comprising a long nonsiliceous fiber mat impregnated by thermoplastic resin and (3) optionally a third layer similar to said first layer. The long fiber mat is positioned within the reinforcing layer during impregnation, whereby the mat becomes encased in a resin matrix.

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