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Transition metal/polymer matrix composite of transition metal dichalcogenides and polymers a lubricious and wear resistant composite and methods for applying such to substrata
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-07-02
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Granted: 1995-04-18
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Expires: 2013-07-02
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material which has durable, wear and corrosion resistant and friction reducing characteristics which can be used in a powder or liquid form, or, which can be bonded to a desired surface at ambient temperature. The specific components are transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) including disulfides, diselenides and ditellurides of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Cr, Mo, and W, and polymers including polytetrafuoroethylene (PTFE), hexafluoropropylene, perfluoroalkoxyvinyl ether, ethylenetetrafluoroethylene polymer, polyvinylidene fluoride and ethylenechlorotrifluoroethylene polymer. This invention brings together the unique properties of organic chemistry (PTFE) and inorganic chemistry (TMD's) which creates a synergistic interaction optimizing the friction reducing properties of PTFE with similar friction reducing properties of select TMD's and the TMD's additional wear-resistance and natural tendency for forming a tenacious physical bond at a molecular level. The invention comprises a mixture of PTFE and TMDs (particularly tungsten disulfide and molybdenum disulfide) which can be applied to a substrate through a variety of mechanisms and manners to form a lubricious and wear-resistant layer ranging from 0.5 micron to 60 microns thick.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent F. Salvia
Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-24 09:51
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10M; C10M111/00; C10M111/04; C10M103/00; C10M103/06; C10M147/00; C10M147/02; C10M147/04; C10M2201/00; C10M2201/06; C10M2201/0603; C10M2201/061; C10M2201/0613; C10M2201/062; C10M2201/0623; C10M2201/065; C10M2201/0653; C10M2201/066; C10M2201/0663; C10M2201/08; C10M2201/0803; C10M2201/085; C10M2201/0853; C10M2201/086; C10M2201/0863; C10M2201/087; C10M2201/0873; C10M2201/10; C10M2201/1006; C10M2201/102; C10M2201/1023; C10M2201/103; C10M2201/1033; C10M2201/105; C10M2201/1053; C10M2201/12; C10M2201/123; C10M2211/00; C10M2211/06; C10M2213/00; C10M2213/02; C10M2213/04; C10M2213/06; C10M2213/062; C10N; C10N2050/00; C10N2050/015; C10N2050/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A transition metal/polymer matrix composite material consisting of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene in which a synergistic reaction between the tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene create a lubricious and wear-resistant layer between bearing surfaces which promotes easier shear under pressure than the individual constituents because of interaction of the weak bonding in the tungsten disulfide and molybdenum disulfide structure and the external electronegativity of the polytetrafuoroethylene.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A transition metal/polymer matrix composite material consisting of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene in which a synergistic reaction between the tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene create a lubricious and wear-resistant layer between bearing surfaces which promotes easier shear under pressure than the individual constituents because of interaction of the weak bonding in the tungsten disulfide and molybdenum disulfide structure and the external electronegativity of the polytetrafuoroethylene.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claim 1, wherein said mixture includes approximately equal amounts of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claim 1, wherein said mixture includes a greater amount of tungsten disulfide and molybdenum disulfide than polytetrafuoroethylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claim 1, wherein said mixture includes at least 75 percent tungsten disulfide, and molybdenum disulfide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claim 1, wherein said mixture includes a greater amount of polytetrafluoroethylene than of tungsten disulfide or molybdenum disulfide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claim 1, wherein said mixture includes at least 75 percent of polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of applying the transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claims 1 through 6 to a workpiece wherein said method includes a step of air impingement bonding the powder form of the material to a workpiece using a dry air conveyance so that the tungsten disulfide bonding affinity provides a permanently bonded molecular interlocking mechanism which causes the molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene to refrain from migrating off the bearing surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
A method of applying a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claim 7 to a workpiece, said method including the steps of: providing at least one workpiece; cleaning the surface of said at least one workpiece to remove substantially all contaminants therefrom; and impingement bonding a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material at least one workpiece.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
A method as in claim 8, wherein the step of impingement bonding a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claims 1 through 6 onto at least a portion of a workpiece comprises disposing of said composite material in a stream of carrier gas and directing this stream of gas onto at least one workpiece with sufficient force so as to cause said composite material to bond to the surface of said workpiece.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as in claim 9, including the further step of pressurizing said gas stream to approximately 30-200 psi.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
68 words
A method of applying a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claims 1 through 6 consisting of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene to a substrate, wherein said method includes a mechanical burnishing process in a rotating container which creates a soft bond of the material to bearing surfaces which are exposed to dry, low pressure environments, and which is readily and economically adaptable to large volume applications.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
58 words
A method of applying a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claims 1 through 6 consisting of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene to a substrate, wherein said method includes the step of a mechanical impingement process whereby the workpiece and composite material are placed in a rotating container which contains an additional compound or associated burnishing media.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
48 words
A method of presenting a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claims 1 to 6 consisting of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene to a substrate in a liquid environment by converting the material into a colloidal dispersion and introducing this solution into the environment and/or mechanism desired.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
64 words
A method of applying a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material of claims 1 to 6 consisting of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene to a substrate in a liquid environment by converting the material into a colloidal dispersion and premixing this solution with another carrier media, such as oil or other type of liquid, and introducing this solution into the environment and/or mechanism desired.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method as in claim 8, wherein the step of impingement bonding a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material formed from tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene comprises the step of impingement bonding a composite material formed from approximately equal amounts of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
48 words
A method as in claim 8 wherein the step of impingement bonding a dry lubricant formed from a mixture of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene comprises the step of impingement bonding a dry lubricant formed from a greater amount of tungsten disulfide and molybdenum disulfide than polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method as in claim 8, wherein the step of impingement bonding a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material formed from a mixture of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene comprises the step of impingement bonding the composite material approximately of at least 75 percent tungsten disulfide and molybdenum disulfide.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
50 words
A method as in claim 8, wherein the step of impingement bonding a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material formed from a mixture of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene comprises the step of impingement bonding a dry lubricant formed from a greater amount polytetrafluoroethylene than tungsten disulfide and molybdenum disulfide.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method as in claim 8, wherein the step of impingement bonding a transition metal/polymer matrix composite material consisting of tungsten disulfide, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafuoroethylene comprises the step of impingement bonding formed from at least 75 percent of polytetrafluoroethylene.
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