Moldable multi-component composite
OwnerDaniel Olive, Glenn Sprague +1inventors
InventorsDaniel Olive, Glenn Sprague, Robert Steinkraus
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Abstract
A multi-composite material comprised of core filler particles encapsulated by a bonding agent. The overall composite generally includes a composite mat and bonding agent which encompasses the core composite for an integral bond and which may be finished to a Class A automotive finish. The multi-composite material is typically used for structural panels, vehicle bumpers, and like applications.
Claims20
A moldable composite material formed in the shape of the casting mold comprising:
- a plurality of filler particles;
- a mat generally formed in the shape of the casting mold encompassing the totality of the plurality of filler particles;
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- a bonding agent fixedly securing the plurality of filler particles in the general shape of the casting mold and fixedly attaching the mat to the particles, the bonding agent also providing an automotive grade paintable coat on the exterior surface of the mat.
A moldable composite material formed in the shape of the casting mold comprising:
- a bonding agent matrix having a top side and a bottom side;
- a plurality of filler particles fixedly positioned within the matrix;
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- a mat generally formed in the shape of the casting mold, the mat being impregnated with a securing bonding agent, wherein the securing bonding agent fixedly attaches the mat to the top side and the bottom side of the bonding agent matrix.
A method of making a moldable composite material comprising the steps of:
- providing a casting mold;
- inserting a mat into the mold;
- mixing a plurality of filler particles with a bonding agent;
- placing the filler particles and the bonding agent in the mold;
- closing the mold and waiting for the bonding agent to cure;
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- removing the composite material from the casting mold.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.