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Cellular, molded polyurethane parts, process for their preparation by thermoforming of polyester-urethane foam and their use
Assignee: BASF SE
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Filing: 1984-03-12
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Granted: 1985-04-02
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Expires: 2004-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A cellular polyurethane having a density of from 15 Kg/m 3 to 400 Kg/m 3 obtained by means of thermoforming, in a forming tool, at a compression factor of from 1 to 10 and temperatures of from 140° C. to 200° C., polyester-urethane foams having a density of from 15 Kg/m 3 to 40 Kg/m 3 which are based on aromatic polyisocyanates and polyester polyols. The resulting polyurethane shaped objects are suitable for use as self-supporting trim panels, headliners, engine compartment covers, or instrument panels in the automotive, aircraft or railway industries.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Grabhoefer
- 👤 Otto Volkert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-02 21:14
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G18/00; C08G18/06; C08G18/28; C08G18/40; C08G18/4009; C08G18/4018; B; B32; B32B; B32B5/00; B32B5/18; B29; B29C; B29C44/00; B29C44/34; B29C44/56; B32B5/22; B32B5/24; B32B5/245; C08G18/42; C08G18/70; C08G18/72; C08G18/74; C08G18/76; C08G18/7657; C08G18/7664; C08G18/77; C08G18/78; C08G18/79; C08G18/797; B29K; B29K2075/00; B32B2262/00; B32B2262/10; B32B2262/101; B32B2266/00; B32B2266/02; B32B2266/0214; B32B2266/0278; B32B2309/00; B32B2309/08; B32B2309/10; B32B2309/105; C08G2110/00; C08G2110/0008; C08G2110/0016; C08G2110/0041; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/249988; Y10T428/249989; Y10T428/249991; Y10T428/249992; Y10T428/249993
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A cellular polyurethane having a density of 15 Kg/m 3 to 400 Kg/m 3 prepared by: thermoforming in a molding device at a temperature of from about 140° C. to 200° C. and at a compression factor of from 1 to 10, a polyurethane foam having a density of from 15 Kg/m 3 to 40 Kg/m 3 , wherein said polyurethane foam is prepared by reacting an isocyanate component comprising a member selected from the group consisting of; (a) polymeric MDI; (b) carbodiimide modified MDI; (c) urethane modified MDI; and (d) mixtures thereof, with a polyol component selected from the group consisting of: (e) a polyester polyol mixture containing one or more polyester polyols; and (f) a polyester/polyether polyol mixture comprising one or more polyester polyols and one or more polyether polyols, provided that the polyester polyols comprise at least 55 percent by weight of said polyol component, in the presence of catalysts, blowing agents, and optionally chain extenders, cross-linking agents, additives, and auxiliaries.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A cellular polyurethane having a density of 15 Kg/m 3 to 400 Kg/m 3 prepared by: thermoforming in a molding device at a temperature of from about 140° C. to 200° C. and at a compression factor of from 1 to 10, a polyurethane foam having a density of from 15 Kg/m 3 to 40 Kg/m 3 , wherein said polyurethane foam is prepared by reacting an isocyanate component comprising a member selected from the group consisting of; (a) polymeric MDI; (b) carbodiimide modified MDI; (c) urethane modified MDI; and (d) mixtures thereof, with a polyol component selected from the group consisting of: (e) a polyester polyol mixture containing one or more polyester polyols; and (f) a polyester/polyether polyol mixture comprising one or more polyester polyols and one or more polyether polyols, provided that the polyester polyols comprise at least 55 percent by weight of said polyol component, in the presence of catalysts, blowing agents, and optionally chain extenders, cross-linking agents, additives, and auxiliaries.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cellular polyurethane part as recited in claim 1 wherein said part comprises a cellular foam core and a skin of higher density.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cellular polyurethane part as recited in claim 2, wherein a degree of compression of from 2 to 10 is used.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cellular polyurethane part as recited in claim 1, wherein said polyurethane foam has a thickness of 2 mm to 20 cm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cellular polyurethane part as recited in claim 1, wherein coverings are applied to one or more sides of said polyurethane foam prior to thermoforming.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cellular shaped polyurethane part as recited in claim 5, wherein said coverings comprise curable, unsaturated polyester prepregs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cellular polyurethane part as recited in claim 6, wherein said prepregs contain glass fibers or fillers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The cellular polyurethane part as recited in claim 1, wherein said polyester polyol component has a functionality of from 2 to 6 and a hydroxyl number of from 45 to 250.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
The cellular polyurethane part as recited in claim 1 wherein said polyester polyols are selected from the group consisting of: (a) adipic acid-diethylene glycol-trimethylolpropane copolymers; (b) adipic acid-phthalic acid-propylene glycol-trimethylolpropane copolymers; (c) adipic acid, phthalic acid-oleic acid-trimetylolpropane copolymers; (d) adipic acid-glutaric acid-succinic acid-diethylene glycol-trimethylol propane compolymers; and (e) mixtures of two or more of copolymers (a), (b), (c), or (d).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
The cellular polyurethane part as recited in claim 8 wherein said polyester polyols are selected from the group consisting of: (a) adipic acid-diethylene glycol-trimethylolpropane copolymers; (b) adipic acid-phthalic acid-propylene glycol-trimethylolpropane copolymers; (c) adipic acid, phthalic acid-oleic acid-trimethylolpropane copolymers; (d) adipic acid-glutaric acid-succinic acid-diethylene glycol-trimethylol propane compolymers; and (e) mixtures of two or more of copolymers (a), (b), (c), or (d).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cellular polyurethane self-supporting trim panel, headliner, engine compartment cover or instrument panel as recited in claim 1.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cellular polyurethane self-supporting trim panel, headliner, engine compartment cover or instrument panel as recited in claim 6.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cellular polyurethane self-supporting trim panel, headliner, engine compartment cover or instrument panel as recited in claim 7.
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