Compression-molded composite component having a sandwich structure and having integrally formed strengthening structures
US8808833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24496
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A compression-molded, composite component having a sandwich structure and having integrally formed strengthening structures is disclosed. The component includes a first outer layer having an outer surface, a second outer layer, and a core positioned between the outer layers and having a large number of cavities. The outer layers are bonded to the core by press molding. Portions of at least one of the outer layers are sized, shaped and arranged laterally adjacent to each other in a pattern to provide the component with strength to resist deflection from a load at various positions and orientations at the outer surface.
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