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Microstructured composite component and method and device for producing the same

US8703039B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Technische Universität Ilmenau · DE

Inventors

Andreas Schober · Erfurt, DE
Alexander Gross · Babenhausen, DE
Joerg Hampl · Erfurt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 24, 2010
Grant date	Apr 22, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 24, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/24612
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A microstructured composite component is provided including structures for carrying out fluid processes. A device is provided for producing microstructured composite components. A method provided includes a first step during which a first film is arranged above a second film between first and second mold parts. The first and/or second mold parts have microstructured cavities to be filled. In a second step, the first and second mold parts are heated in at least one region in which they contact one of the films. An excess pressure is then produced between the first film and the second film to force the first and/or second films into the cavities. In a further step, the first and second mold parts are pressed together by a pressing force. Once the first mold part, the second mold part, the first film and the second film are cooled, they form a microstrutured composite component.

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