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US 10,392,745 B2Granted
Process for manufacturing carbon fiber fabrics and fabric manufactured with this process
AssigneeAutomobili Lamborghini S.P.A.
InventorAttilio Masini
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Abstract
A fabric containing carbon fibers impregnated with a silicone, polyurethane or acrylic emulsion which is then dried together with the fabric is disclosed. A protective layer containing a film, a woven or non-woven fabric is applied onto one side of the fabric.
Claims17
A cured, carbon fiber fabric comprising:
- carbon fibers impregnated with a first coating of silicone, polyurethane or acrylic emulsion which is then dried together with the fabric, and impregnated with a second coating of an aliphatic solution comprising polyacrylates or glycols and thereafter dried,
- wherein at least one protective layer comprising a film, a woven fabric or a nonwoven fabric is applied onto one side of the fabric,
- wherein the cured, carbon fiber fabric is foldable, and
- wherein the surface of the protective layer contacting the fabric partially penetrates the fabric, so as to create an intermediate layer in which the outer filaments of the fabric are integral with the protective layer.
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