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US 8,007,893 B2Granted
Reinforcement structures and processes for manufacturing same
AssigneeOCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
InventorGeorg Adolphs
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Abstract
Reinforcement structures and processes for forming same are provided, wherein the reinforcement structures are adapted for use in forming composite parts. The structures comprise a first reinforcement layer; a second reinforcement layer; and a flexible core layer comprising elongated fibers and a plurality of discrete bodies.
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A reinforcement structure adapted for use in forming a composite part, said structure comprising:
- a first reinforcement layer;
- a second reinforcement layer;
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- a flexible core layer comprising a first substantially planar, non-woven layer of elongated fibers, a second substantially planar, non-woven layer of discrete elongated fibers randomly oriented and mechanically bonded together, an interface between said first and said second non-woven layers and a plurality of discrete foamed plastic bodies.
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A reinforcement structure adapted for use in forming a composite part, said structure comprising:
- a first reinforcement layer;
- a second reinforcement layer;
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- a flexible core layer comprising a first substantially planar, non-woven layer of elongated fibers, a second substantially planar, non-woven layer of discrete, elongated fibers randomly oriented and mechanically bonded together and a layer of discrete foamed plastic bodies provided between said first and said second non-woven layers.
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