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Warp-free multi-layer stampable thermoplastic sheets
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1979-08-16
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 1999-08-16
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed are laminated thermoplastic sheets containing one or more pairs of thermoplastic layers wherein the total number of layers are even. Each pair is comprised of a surface layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and high aspect ratio mica flakes and a strength layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and long glass fiber. The laminated sheet is essentially warp-free with exceptionally good surface appearance, and can be stamped into a shaped article retaining these characteristics.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon Segal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-03 17:14
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/06; B32B27/08; B29; B29C; B29C70/00; B29C70/04; B29C70/06; B29C70/08; B32B27/04; B32B27/28; B32B2262/00; B32B2262/10; B32B2262/101; B32B2264/00; B32B2264/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24942; Y10T428/25; Y10T428/251; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2911; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31725; Y10T428/31728; Y10T428/31732; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/60; Y10T442/674; Y10T442/675; Y10T442/678
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A warp-free laminated sheet comprised of at least one pair of thermoplastic layers, the total number of said layers being even, wherein each pair of layers is comprised of: (a) a surface layer consisting essentially of a thermoplastic polymer and about 10 to 75 weight percent, based on the total weight of the surface layer, of mica having an aspect ratio of at least 20 to 1; and (b) a strength layer adjacent to said surface layer comprised of a thermoplastic polymer and about 10 to 60 weight percent, based on the total weight of the strength layer, of a long glass fiber mat comprised of fibers having a length of at least 1 inch, said mat being substantially encased in a matrix of said thermoplastic, wherein the ratio of the volume percent of said mica in the surface layer to the volume percent of said glass fiber mat in the strength layer is about 1.75 to 2.5.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A warp-free laminated sheet comprised of at least one pair of thermoplastic layers, the total number of said layers being even, wherein each pair of layers is comprised of: (a) a surface layer consisting essentially of a thermoplastic polymer and about 10 to 75 weight percent, based on the total weight of the surface layer, of mica having an aspect ratio of at least 20 to 1; and (b) a strength layer adjacent to said surface layer comprised of a thermoplastic polymer and about 10 to 60 weight percent, based on the total weight of the strength layer, of a long glass fiber mat comprised of fibers having a length of at least 1 inch, said mat being substantially encased in a matrix of said thermoplastic, wherein the ratio of the volume percent of said mica in the surface layer to the volume percent of said glass fiber mat in the strength layer is about 1.75 to 2.5.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The sheet of claim 1 wherein the thermoplastic of either layer is independently selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyolefins, and polyesters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The sheet of claim 1 wherein the thermoplastic polymer of both layers is the same.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sheet of claim 1 wherein the surface layer contains about 40 to 65 wt. % mica.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The sheet of claim 1 wherein the strength layer contains about 20 to 40 wt. % long glass fibers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The sheet of claim 1 wherein only one pair of layers is present.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The sheet of claim 1 having an overall CTE of about 2 to 3×10 -5 °C. -1 over the temperature range of about 23° to about 170° C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A laminate comprising the sheet of claim 1, having an overall CTE of about 2 to 3×10 -5 °C. -1 , over the temperature range of about 23° C. to about 170° C., laminated to a metal sheet having substantially the same CTE.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
144 words
A warp-free laminated sheet comprised of one or more pairs of polyepsiloncaprolactam layers wherein each pair of layers is comprised of: (a) a surface layer consisting essentially of a polyepsiloncaprolactam and about 10 to 75 weight percent, based on the total weight of the surface layer, of mica having an aspect ratio of at least about 20 to 1; and (b) a strength layer adjacent to said surface layer comprised of a polyepsiloncaprolactam and about 10 to 60 weight percent, based on the total weight of the strength layer, of a long glass fiber mat having a length of at least 1 inch, said mat being encased in a matrix of said polycaprolactam wherein the ratio of the volume percent of said mica in the surface layer to the volume percent of said fiberglass mat in the strength layer is about 1.75 to 2.5.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
144 words
A warp-free laminated sheet comprised of one or more pairs of polyepsiloncaprolactam layers wherein each pair of layers is comprised of: (a) a surface layer consisting essentially of a polyepsiloncaprolactam and about 10 to 75 weight percent, based on the total weight of the surface layer, of mica having an aspect ratio of at least about 20 to 1; and (b) a strength layer adjacent to said surface layer comprised of a polyepsiloncaprolactam and about 10 to 60 weight percent, based on the total weight of the strength layer, of a long glass fiber mat having a length of at least 1 inch, said mat being encased in a matrix of said polycaprolactam wherein the ratio of the volume percent of said mica in the surface layer to the volume percent of said fiberglass mat in the strength layer is about 1.75 to 2.5.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sheet of claim 9 wherein the surface layer contains about 40 to 65 weight percent mica.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The sheet of claim 9 wherein the strength layer contains about 20 to 40 weight percent long glass fiber.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The sheet of claim 9 having an overall CTE of about 2 to 3×10 -5 °C. -1 over the temperature range of about 23° to 170° C.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
A laminate comprising the sheet of claim 9 having an overall CTE of about 2 to 3×10 -5 °C. -1 , over the temperature range of about 23° to about 170° C., laminated to a metal sheet having substantially the same CTE.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
136 words
A warp-free laminated sheet having one pair of layers comprising: (a) a surface layer consisting essentially of thermoplastic polymer and about 10 to 75 weight percent, based on the total weight of the surface layer, of mica having an aspect ratio of at least 20:1 and (b) a strength layer adjacent to said surface layer comprised of a thermoplastic polymer and about 10 to 60 weight percent, based on the total weight of the strength layer, of a long glass fiber mat comprised of fibers having a length of at least one inch, said mat being substantially encased in a matrix of said thermoplastic, wherein the ratio of the volume percent of said mica in the surface layer to the volume percent of said glass fiber mat in the strength layer is about 1.75 to 2.5.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
136 words
A warp-free laminated sheet having one pair of layers comprising: (a) a surface layer consisting essentially of thermoplastic polymer and about 10 to 75 weight percent, based on the total weight of the surface layer, of mica having an aspect ratio of at least 20:1 and (b) a strength layer adjacent to said surface layer comprised of a thermoplastic polymer and about 10 to 60 weight percent, based on the total weight of the strength layer, of a long glass fiber mat comprised of fibers having a length of at least one inch, said mat being substantially encased in a matrix of said thermoplastic, wherein the ratio of the volume percent of said mica in the surface layer to the volume percent of said glass fiber mat in the strength layer is about 1.75 to 2.5.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
40 words
A warp-free laminated sheet as recited in claim 14 further comprising more than one pair of thermoplastic layers, wherein each pair of thermoplastic layers includes a surface layer and a strength layer, the total number of said layers being even.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The warp-free laminated sheets as recited in claims 14 or 15 wherein the thermoplastic polymer consists of polyepsilon-caprolactam.
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