Composite comprising unsaturated polyester-flexible polymer block copolymer coated fiber structures in a polyester or vinyl ester resin matrix
US5334441A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2992
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite material having a coated fiber structure dispersed in a polyester matrix. The coating is a block copolymer having an elastomer block bonded to an ester block. The coating provides a flexible barrier between the fiber structure and the polyester matrix which results in a strong fiber reinforced composite having better crack resistance and improved toughness. The composite is particularly suited for use as a molding compound for use in the production of automotive body panels and structural components, aircraft components, sporting goods, housings for electrical and various other consumer goods, etc.
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