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Method of forming a lightweight structural panel
Assignee: Laminators Inc
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Filing: 1990-09-26
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Granted: 1992-05-19
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Expires: 2010-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A lightweight structural panel is formed by subjecting a surface of a metal cover sheet to an oxidizing treatment to remove any foreign substances thereon, applying an adhesive layer to a core member, and bonding the treated surface of the metal cover sheet to the adhesive layer on the core member. Preferably, the oxidizing treatment is by electron plasma surface treatment for a period of time sufficient to oxidize any oil, chemical film, or rust on the surface of the metal sheet. The core member is made of a plastic material which may also be subjected to electron plasma surface treatment. The metal cover sheet may instead be flame-treated, or treated with oxidizing chemicals such as hydrazine. Metal cover sheets may be bonded on both sides of the plastic core.
Inventors
- 👤 John T. Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:07
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B38/00; B32B38/0008; B32B38/16; B32B38/162; B32B2305/00; B32B2305/02; B32B2305/022; B32B2310/00; B32B2310/14; B32B2311/00; B32B2607/00; B32B37/00; B32B37/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of forming a lightweight structural panel comprising the steps of: treating a first surface of a metal cover sheet to an oxidizing treatment to remove foreign substances therefrom; treating a first surface of a lightweight core member to an electron, plasma treatment to remove foreign substances therefrom, said lightweight core member being made of a plastic sound-deadening material; applying an adhesive layer to the treated first surface of said core member, said adhesive being a reactive adhesive material; bonding the treated first surface of said metal cover sheet to treated first surface of said lightweight core member through said reactive adhesive layer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of forming a lightweight structural panel comprising the steps of: treating a first surface of a metal cover sheet to an oxidizing treatment to remove foreign substances therefrom; treating a first surface of a lightweight core member to an electron, plasma treatment to remove foreign substances therefrom, said lightweight core member being made of a plastic sound-deadening material; applying an adhesive layer to the treated first surface of said core member, said adhesive being a reactive adhesive material; bonding the treated first surface of said metal cover sheet to treated first surface of said lightweight core member through said reactive adhesive layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the metal cover sheet is treated with an electron plasma surface treatment for a period of time sufficient to oxidize any oil, chemical film, or rust on its surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the adhesive is applied by misting or spraying on the core member before the heated metal sheet is placed thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the reactive adhesive is a reactive epoxy or polyurethane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the metal cover sheet is treated by flame-treatment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the metal cover sheet is treated with an oxidizing chemical.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method according to claim 6, wherein the oxidizing chemical is hydrazine.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein metal cover sheets are bonded on both sides of the core member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the oxidizing treatment consists of activating the surface of the metal sheet in an oxidizing surrounding atmosphere.
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