Epoxy Resin Adhesive Composition for Clean Room Floor Panels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional epoxy resin adhesive compositions suffer from deteriorating adhesivity and chemical resistance over time, yellowing due to reaction with air components, and inability to prevent static electricity and heat emission effectively.

Innovation Solution

A two-component epoxy resin adhesive composition with specific weight percentages of basic and modified epoxy resins, polyester resin, methyl ethyl ketone solvent, graphite, fillers, and dispersants, along with a curing agent containing amide compounds and catalysts, optimized to maintain adhesivity and prevent discoloration, while providing thermal conductivity and reducing static electricity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional epoxy resin adhesive composition is used, then initial adhesivity is provided, but adhesivity deteriorates over time due to reaction with air components

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadhesivityVSAvoidlong-term adhesivity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies inert atmosphere principle by incorporating specific additives (antioxidants, UV absorbers, and haze inhibitors) that create a protective chemical environment within the adhesive composition. These additives prevent harmful reactions with oxygen and other air components, thereby maintaining adhesivity over extended periods without deterioration from yellowing or surface damage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #39Inert atmosphere (Inert environment)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite materials principle by formulating a multi-component adhesive system comprising epoxy resin, polyester resin, and various functional additives in specific ratios. This composite formulation combines the strength and initial adhesivity of epoxy with the flexibility and weather resistance of polyester, creating a synergistic effect that maintains reliable bonding over time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If conventional epoxy resin adhesive composition is used, then basic adhesivity is achieved, but chemical resistance deteriorates early

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechemical resistanceVSAvoidlong-term chemical resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials principle by combining epoxy resin with polyester resin and specific additives in a formulated adhesive composition. This composite system provides both immediate chemical resistance and long-term durability, as the polyester component and protective additives work synergistically to maintain chemical resistance properties over extended periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parameter changes principle by optimizing the composition ratios of epoxy resin (10-30 parts), polyester resin (70-90 parts), and various additives. By adjusting these parameters within specific ranges, the adhesive achieves optimal balance between initial chemical resistance and long-term stability against chemical degradation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If conventional epoxy resin adhesive composition is used, then initial bonding is provided, but yellowing phenomenon occurs over time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor stabilityVSAvoidlong-term appearance stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies inert atmosphere principle by incorporating antioxidants and UV absorbers that create a protective chemical environment within the adhesive. These additives prevent oxidation and UV-induced yellowing by neutralizing free radicals and absorbing harmful radiation before they can affect the epoxy resin's color stability over time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #39Inert atmosphere (Inert environment)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts harmful UV radiation and oxidation into beneficial effects by using UV absorbers and antioxidants that absorb or neutralize this energy. These additives sacrifice themselves to protect the main adhesive components from degradation, transforming potential harm into a protective mechanism that maintains appearance stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

4Object-generated harmful factors

If conventional epoxy resin adhesive composition is used, then basic formulation is simple, but static electricity and heat emission cannot be controlled

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestatic electricityVSAvoidadhesive composition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes principle by incorporating conductive fillers (graphite, carbon black, metal particles) at specific concentration ranges (0.1-10 parts per 100 parts resin). By optimizing these parameters, the adhesive achieves controlled electrical conductivity to dissipate static electricity while maintaining a relatively simple two-component formulation structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite materials principle by integrating conductive fillers into the epoxy-polyester adhesive matrix. This creates a multi-functional composite that simultaneously provides bonding, chemical resistance, and electrostatic dissipation properties without requiring a completely separate conductive coating system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

5Temperature

If conventional epoxy resin adhesive composition is used, then basic formulation is used, but heat dissipation is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipationVSAvoidadhesive formulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes principle by incorporating thermal conductive fillers (graphite, aluminum oxide, boron nitride) at optimized concentrations and particle size distributions. These modifications enhance the adhesive's thermal conductivity parameter, enabling efficient heat dissipation while maintaining a practical two-component formulation suitable for clean room applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses intermediary principle by incorporating thermal conductive fillers that act as heat transfer mediators between the resin tile and base panel. These filler particles create thermal pathways through the adhesive layer, facilitating efficient heat dissipation from high-heat areas to surrounding regions without requiring active cooling systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition ensures high and long-lasting adhesivity, prevents surface discoloration, enhances chemical resistance, and reduces static electricity generation, while allowing for efficient heat dissipation in clean room applications.

Implementation Method 1

6 ̃15 wt % of graphite for providing conductivity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical Conductivity: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

0.01 ̃10 wt % of a dispersant for dispersing the first and second fillers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDispersion: Dispersion (of waves)

Implementation Method 3

1.1 ̃8.5 wt % of a catalyst for promoting curing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCatalysis: Catalysis

Data Source

PatentUS9012009B2Epoxy resin adhesive composition and perforated floor panel for clean room comprising the same
Publication Date: 2015.04.21 HAEKWANG
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AI summary

The present invention provides an epoxy resin adhesive composition and a perforated floor panel for a clean room including the same. The epoxy resin adhesive composition is a two-component epoxy resin adhesive composition comprising a main material including graphite having conductivity and a curing agent including a amide compound, wherein the main material and the curing agent are mixed at a weight ratio of 2:1. When this epoxy resin adhesive composition is disposed between a base panel and a resin tile constituting the perforated floor panel for a clean room, the adhesion between the base panel and the resin tile becomes high, heat is easily discharged to the outside by graphite, and the generation of static electricity can be reduced.