REFORMABLE RESIN FIBERS

The present invention contemplates a method for forming a reformable epoxy resin material into a fiber format and: (i) weaving the reformable epoxy resin material () with a reinforcing fiber () to form a woven material; (ii) stitching a secondary material () with reformable epoxy resin material; and optionally (iii) forming a web or mesh with the reformable epoxy resin material. 1. A method comprising:i. forming a reformable epoxy resin material into a weavable format;ii. weaving the reformable epoxy resin material with a reinforcing fiber to form a woven material;iii. heating the woven material to form a flexible thermoplastic blanket.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing fiber is selected from the group consisting of glass fibers claim 1 , carbon fibers claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The method according to claim 1 , including forming the reformable epoxy resin material into a multi-filament yarn.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reformable epoxy resin material falls below its glass transition temperature upon exposure to ambient temperature.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the flexible thermoplastic blanket is molded to form a composite.6. The method according to claim 4 , wherein one or more of the denier or diameter of the weavable reformable epoxy resin is substantially similar to that of the reinforcing fiber.7. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the reformable epoxy resin material falls below its glass transition temperature prior to forming the composite.8. A method comprising:i. forming a reformable epoxy resin material into a weavable yarn;ii. stitching a multiaxial fabric with the weavable yarn;iii. forming a composite with the multiaxial fabric.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the composite is an epoxy laminate.10. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the composite is substantially free of any polyester yarn.11. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the method is ...

REFORMABLE EPOXY RESIN FOR COMPOSITES

The present invention contemplates a method for forming a composite structure including a plurality of rigid layers and one or more reformable epoxy resin layers. The resulting composite is molded to form a non-planar composite structure. 1) A method comprising:i. forming a substantially planar composite structure having at least two layers;ii. applying a reformable epoxy resin material onto one or more of the at least two layers;iii. optionally cutting the composite structure to a desired shape;iv. heating the composite structure in a mold to form a non-planar composite structure.2) The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reformable epoxy resin epoxy material falls below its glass transition temperature upon exposure to ambient temperature in less than 5 minutes.3) The method according to claim 1 , wherein after the reformable epoxy resin material falls below its glass transition temperature claim 1 , it can be heated multiple times above its glass transition temperature for molding into the non-planar composite structure.4) The method according to claim 3 , wherein the reformable epoxy resin material falls below its glass transition temperature upon exposure to ambient temperature.5) The method according to claim 2 , wherein the composite structure is a furniture panel.6) The method according to claim 2 , wherein the composite structure is an automotive or aerospace panel.7) The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reformable epoxy resin material falls below its glass transition temperature prior to forming the non-planar composite structure.8) The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least two layers is a wood material.9) The method according to claim 3 , wherein at least one of the at least two layers is a polymeric material.10) The method according to claim 2 , wherein the reformable epoxy resin material is stored at room temperature prior to use.11) The method according to claim 1 , wherein the shelf life of the reformable ...

Reformable epoxy resin for composites

The present invention contemplates a method for forming a composite structure including a plurality of rigid layers and one or more reformable epoxy resin layers. The resulting composite is molded to form a non-planar composite structure.

Method for forming reformable epoxy resin materials into weavable yarns

The present invention contemplates a method for forming a reformable epoxy resin material into a fiber format and: (i) weaving the reformable epoxy resin material (10) with a reinforcing fiber (12) to form a woven material; (ii) stitching a secondary material (14) with reformable epoxy resin material; and optionally (iii) forming a web or mesh with the reformable epoxy resin material.

Method for forming reformable epoxy resin materials into weavable yarns

The present invention contemplates a method for forming a reformable epoxy resin material into a fiber format and: (i) weaving the reformable epoxy resin material (10) with a reinforcing fiber (12) to form a woven material; (ii) stitching a secondary material (14) with reformable epoxy resin material; and optionally (iii) forming a web or mesh with the reformable epoxy resin material.

Method for forming reformable epoxy resin materials into weavable yarns

Sposób formowania materiałów z reformowalnej żywicy epoksydowej w przędze tkalne

Método para conformar materiales de resina epoxi reformable en hilos tejibles

La presente invención contempla un método para formar un material de resina epoxi reformable en un formato de fibra y: (i) tejer el material de resina epoxi reformable (10) con una fibra de refuerzo (12) para formar un material tejido; (ii) coser un material secundario (14) con material de resina epoxi reformable; y opcionalmente (iii) formar una red o malla con el material de resina epoxi reformable. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)