18282903. FIBRE-REINFORCED RESIN, POROUS STRUCTURE, AND MOLDED MEMBER simplified abstract (Toray Industries, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 FIBRE-REINFORCED RESIN, POROUS STRUCTURE, AND MOLDED MEMBER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FIBRE-REINFORCED RESIN, POROUS STRUCTURE, AND MOLDED MEMBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FIBRE-REINFORCED RESIN, POROUS STRUCTURE, AND MOLDED MEMBER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hidetoshi Sakai of Iyo-gun (JP)
Yuichiro Sento of Iyo-gun (JP)
FIBRE-REINFORCED RESIN, POROUS STRUCTURE, AND MOLDED MEMBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18282903 titled 'FIBRE-REINFORCED RESIN, POROUS STRUCTURE, AND MOLDED MEMBER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a porous structure made from fiber-reinforced resin, which is lightweight and has excellent mechanical properties. The fiber-reinforced resin consists of a reinforcing fiber base material and a thermoplastic resin, with the reinforcing fiber base material containing 50-100 weight % reinforcing fibers with a length of 2-10 mm, and the thermoplastic resin having a long chain branched structure.
- Lightweight porous structure made from fiber-reinforced resin
- Reinforcing fiber base material with 50-100% reinforcing fibers of 2-10 mm length
- Thermoplastic resin with a long chain branched structure
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Aerospace industry for lightweight components
- Automotive industry for structural parts
Problems Solved
The technology addresses:
- Need for lightweight materials with high mechanical properties
- Demand for porous structures with specific fiber reinforcement
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved strength-to-weight ratio
- Enhanced impact resistance
- Reduced material usage
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be:
- Manufacturing of aircraft components
- Production of automotive parts
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be:
- Fiber-reinforced composites with different resin compositions
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing lightweight materials in terms of cost-effectiveness?
The article does not provide information on the cost-effectiveness of this technology compared to other lightweight materials. Further research or data analysis would be needed to address this question.
What are the environmental implications of using this fiber-reinforced resin in manufacturing processes?
The article does not discuss the environmental impact of using this specific fiber-reinforced resin. Additional studies or assessments would be required to evaluate the environmental implications of its production and use.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a porous structure, made from fiber-reinforced resin, which is lightweight and has excellent mechanical properties. The fiber-reinforced resin comprises a reinforcing fiber base material and a thermoplastic resin, wherein the reinforcing fiber base material includes 50-100 weight % reinforcing fibers having a fiber length of 2-10 mm, the total amount of reinforcing fibers being 100 weight%, and the thermoplastic resin has a long chain branched structure.
