A composite component (20) such as a seat back (22) for a vehicle comprises a support portion (24) and at least one reinforcing composite layer (26). The support portion (24) comprises a thermoplastic material and the reinforcing composite layer (26) comprises a polymeric material impregnating a plurality of fibers (28). The polymeric material of the reinforcing composite layer (26) is integrated with the thermoplastic of the support portion (24). A method of forming the composite component (20) includes placing the composite layer (26) into a mold (66), heating the thermoplastic material to a molten state, and disposing the thermoplastic material in the molten state into contact with the composite layer (20). The method further includes promoting interaction between the thermoplastic material and the polymeric material to integrate the support portion (24) and the reinforcing composite layer (26). The thermoplastic material supports the reinforcing composite layer (26) and the reinforcing composite layer (26) reinforces the thermoplastic material to prevent failure when subjected to a load.
申请公布号
WO2008019981(A1)
申请公布日期
2008.02.21
申请号
WO2007EP58246
申请日期
2007.08.08
申请人
BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT;EVANS, JONATHAN A.;SCHLICKER, SCOTT