# US 10,766,174 B2 · Method and apparatus for a thermoplastic homogeneous failure module

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- Number: US 10,766,174 B2
- Document ID: US10766174B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/339,480
- Filed: 2016-10-31
- Published: 2017-05-04
- Granted: 2020-09-08
- Earliest claimed: 2015-11-04
- Assignees: Reliant Worldwide Plastics, LLC
- Applicants: Reliant Worldwide Plastics, LLC
- Inventors: William H. Maslakow
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10766174B2

## CPC

- B29C 45/14311: {using means for bonding the coating to the articles (B29C45/14795 takes precedence)}
- B29C 45/1657: {using means for adhering or bonding the layers or parts to each other (mechanical anchoring B29C37/0082)}
- B64D 11/0646: {Seats characterised by special features of stationary arms, foot or head rests}
- B64D 11/0648: {Lower frame constructions}
- B64D 11/0649: {Seats characterised by special features for reducing weight}
- B29C 2045/14327: {anchoring by forcing the material to pass through a hole in the article}
- B29C 2045/1668: {Penetration bonds}
- B29K 2105/12: of short lengths, e.g. chopped filaments, staple fibres or bristles
- B29K 2703/00: Use of resin-bonded materials for preformed parts, e.g. inserts
- B29L 2031/3026: {Arm-rests}
- B29L 2031/3076: {Aircrafts (blades, propellers B29L2031/08)}
- B29L 2031/771: {Seats}
- B32B 3/266: {characterised by an apertured layer, the apertures going through the whole thickness of the layer, e.g. expanded metal, perforated layer, slit layer regular cells B32B3/12}
- Y02T 50/40: Weight reduction
- B29C: SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B37/00 - B32B41/00)
- B64D: EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
- B29K: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR {MOULDS, } REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
- B29L: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES
- B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- Y02T: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION

## Abstract

A failure module includes a support element. A reinforcing element is disposed on the support element. The support element is chemically compatible with the reinforcing element. A homogeneous chemical bond is formed between the support element and the reinforcing element.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A failure module comprising:
a thermoplastic failure module support element;
a reinforcing element disposed on the thermoplastic failure module support element, the reinforcing element being chemically compatible with the thermoplastic failure module support element;
wherein a homogeneous chemical bond is formed between the thermoplastic failure module support element and the reinforcing element;
a plurality of integrated thermoplastic reinforcing elements chemically compatible with the thermoplastic failure module support element;
wherein a homogenous chemical bond is formed between the thermoplastic failure module support element and the reinforcing elements;
wherein the plurality of reinforcing elements comprise load diversion geometry so as to displace upon application of a load;
wherein the plurality of reinforcing elements comprising load diversion geometry precipitates the initial mechanism of failure of the failure module and of the system in which the failure module is integrated into;
and wherein each of said plurality of reinforcing elements comprise a portion which is along a perimeter of said support element as well as a portion diverter which extends inwardly atop said support element.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1 wherein said plurality of reinforcing elements comprises a thermoplastic, and wherein said support element comprises a thermoplastic, and wherein said thermoplastics are the same.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1, wherein the support element is substantially flat.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1, wherein the plurality of reinforcing elements comprising load diversion geometry precipitates failure in a specific manner and location preventing creation of an object of lethality or interference to movement or egress.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1, comprising an integrated thermoplastic positioning system coupled to the thermoplastic failure module support element.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1, comprising a plurality of apertures formed through the thermoplastic failure module support element.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The failure module of claim 6, wherein the reinforcing elements penetrate the plurality of apertures.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic failure module support element is centrally located between two reinforcing elements.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic failure module support element is injection molded.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic failure module support element is a combination of injection molded material and composite material.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic support element comprises a high-modulus material and the reinforcing element comprises a standard modulus material.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic failure module support element comprises an integral thermoplastic positioning system.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The failure module of claim 1, wherein:
the thermoplastic failure module is integrated into an supporting element of seat assembly; and
a homogeneous chemical bond is formed between the failure module and the supporting element of a seat assembly.