Honeycomb from controlled porosity paper
US7771811B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24165
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to an improved high performance honeycomb, methods for making the same, and articles including aerodynamic structures comprising the honeycomb, the honeycomb made with a paper that allows rapid impregnation of the honeycomb by structural resins while retarding excessive impregnation of node-line adhesives during manufacture. The honeycomb comprises a paper having a thickness of from 25 to 75 microns and a Gurley porosity of 2 seconds or greater and comprising high modulus fiber and thermoplastic binder having a melt point of from 180° C. to 300° C., wherein at least 30 percent by weight of the total amount of thermoplastic material is in the form of discrete film-like particles in the paper, the particles having a film thickness of about 0.1 to 5 micrometers and a minimum dimension perpendicular to that thickness of at least 30 micrometers.
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