Fabric-faced thermoplastic composite panel
US5529826A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/3537
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Polymer matrix composite materials containing a thermoplastic composite core bonded integrally with a fabric layer are provided. The fabric layer has a greater elasticity than the core, so that the fabric layer can conform smoothly to the core during thermoforming. This improvement has been demonstrated to improve aesthetic appearance and nearly eliminate wrinkling and distortion of the fabric layer when compared to conventional composite materials.
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