Thermoplastic composite reinforced thermoform and blow-molded article
US6824860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249998
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a reinforced thermoform or blow-molded article, and the process for preparing the same, where the reinforcement is provided by a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite that contains a thermoplastic resin, such as a rigid thermoplastic polyurethane, and a plurality of continuous reinforcing fibers impregnated with the resin. The reinforced thermoform blow-molded article is useful in a variety of products such as boat hulls, table tops, automotive and non-automotive seat structures, small vehicle structures such as golf carts and golf cart roofs, pallets, containers, and skis.
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