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Method of making and using shape memory polymer composite patches

a polymer composite patch and shape memory technology, applied in the field of making and using shape memory polymer composite patch, can solve the problems of composite material to become soft again, lose its molded shape, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing the time of composite repair, reducing the time of permanently fixing a damaged part, and affordable pri

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-08-05
CORNERSTONE RES GROUP
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Benefits of technology

"The invention provides a patch made of fiber reinforced shape memory polymer resin composite material that can be attached to a damaged surface of a composite, metal, wood, or plastic structure. The patch is made by preforming a cured composite patch in a shape memory polymer resin matrix and can be easily molded onto the damaged area without the need for a separate filler material or adhesive. The patch can be used for temporary or cosmetic repair of manufactured parts and is transferable to a variety of surfaces. The method of repairing damaged areas using the patch is faster and more efficient than previous methods, with savings in time and cost. Additionally, the invention allows for the permanent repair of high-strength composite parts, such as airplane parts and boat hulls."

Problems solved by technology

While some adhesives may require heat curing, choosing the correct shape memory polymer to use as the resin matrix will prevent this curing from causing the composite material to become soft again, and lose its molded shape, especially if using a light activated shape memory polymer resin.

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[0118]In order to bond a shape memory polymer composite patch to stainless steel the area around the damaged portion of a part or the area near the portion of the part to be joined to another is scuff sanded and solvent wiped to ensure a clean, smooth bonding surface. Additionally scuff sand and solvent wipe the side of the patch to be bonded to the substrate to ensure a smooth bonding surface. Apply a thin, even layer of Loctite HYSOL U05-FL paste adhesive to repair area on stainless steel. Using the patch from Example 1 heat the patch above its transition temperature. Form patch to repair surface manually or with a heating blanket using vacuum pressure. Cure adhesive according to manufacturers recommendations using temperature controller connected to the heating blanket or other method. Remove vacuum blanket after cure.

[0119]The bonding of the shape memory polymer composite patch can be done to various other substrates, metal cans, car fenders, other composite parts, using the met...

example 1

[0148]As an example, 1.08 g aniline (amine reagent) was mixed with 0.066 g of methylenedianline (crosslinking diamine). The resulting solution was mixed with 4.17 g of bisphenol A diglycidyl ether to form an homogeneous solution. This solution was then injected into a glass mold, made with two, 2″×2″ glass with a Viton O-ring sandwiched in between, by syringe. The resulting material was cured in an oven pre-heated to 125C for 18 hours. This resulted in a clear solid shape memory polymer at room temperature that has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of about 104 C. The resulting material was also tough, as revealed by its resistance to cutting by razor blade hitting with a hammer, and with large elongation above its Tg, and excellent shape recovery. The rubbery modulus of this material was also significantly higher than the styrene-based SMP.

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[0149]For a resin system with a Tg of 103° C., Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether at 78.94% weight is mixed with aniline at 19.88% weight and DETDA (major isomers: 3,5-diethyltoluene-2,4-diamine and 3,5-diethyltoluene-2,6-diamine) at 1.19% weight. All components are miscible liquids and are easily combined through mechanical mixing.

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Abstract

A method of repairing a composite component having a damaged area including: laying a composite patch over the damaged area; activating the shape memory polymer resin to easily and quickly mold said patch to said damaged area; deactivating said shape memory polymer so that said composite patch retains the molded shape; and bonding said composite patch to said damaged part.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This is a continuation of U.S. Utility Application Ser. No. 11 / 611,184 filed Dec. 15, 2006 which is a continuation of U.S. Utility application Ser. No. 11 / 569,902 filed Dec. 1, 2006, which is a national stage entry from PCT application PCT / US2005 / 019842 filed Jun. 4, 2005, which all claim priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 577,003 filed Jun. 4, 2004. Additionally this application is a continuation of U.S. Utility application Ser. No. 12 / 090,760 filed Apr. 18, 2008, which is a national stage entry from PCT / US2006 / 062179 filed Dec. 15, 2006 which further claims priority from a U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 750,502 filed Dec. 15, 2005.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]This application was made in part with government support under contract number NNK050A29C awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The government has certain rights in the invention.BACK...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B32B7/12B05D5/10
CPCB29C73/10Y10T428/287Y10T428/1462Y10T428/2817Y10T428/2848Y10T428/249953Y10T428/249987Y10T442/2738
Inventor HOOD, PATRICK JOSEPHGARRIGAN, SEAN PATRICKAUFFINGER, III, FRANKTONG, TAT HUNGVINING, BENJAMIN JOHNHREHA, RICHARD DOUGLASBARNELL, THOMAS JOSEPH
Owner CORNERSTONE RES GROUP
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