Fluid barriers with flexible backing material and methods of repairing and manufacturing the same

摘要

A component to be repaired includes a relatively rigid plate. On a surface that may have been subject to fracture, a resin material is first laid down, then a relatively flexible material is positioned outwardly of the resin material to repair the barrier. A part may also be formed initially with the flexible material. In another feature of this application, a method of forming a barrier includes providing a composite material, and applying a relatively flexible material on a surface of the composite material, and concurrently molding the relatively flexible material with the composite material using a composite mold.

主权项

1. A method of repairing a rigid seal component comprising the steps of:
(a) applying a surface resin to a surface of the component, wherein applying the resin is at least in an area effected by potential fractures and wherein the component is formed of a matrix material including a thermo-setting resin, and including binding fibers; and (b) applying a relatively flexible material, which is more flexible than a rigid material used to fabricate the component, wherein applying the relatively flexible material is at least on an opposed side of the resin spaced away from the surface.