Fluorine Copolymer Polycarbonate Coating Abrasion Resistance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing coatings for articles like plastic products and synthetic leather lack sufficient abrasion resistance while maintaining anti-soiling properties, often impairing the texture of the materials.

Innovation Solution

A coating composition combining a fluorine-containing copolymer with a polycarbonate diol, which provides superior abrasion resistance and anti-soiling properties without compromising the texture of the materials, using specific polymerization units and curing agents to enhance durability and chemical resistance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If fluorine-containing copolymer coating is applied to articles, then anti-soiling properties are improved, but abrasion resistance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-soiling propertiesVSAvoidabrasion resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials by combining fluorine-containing copolymer (providing anti-soiling properties) with polyurethane resin (providing abrasion resistance). This creates a multi-component coating system where each component contributes its superior properties, resolving the contradiction between anti-soiling performance and abrasion resistance that cannot be achieved with single-material coatings.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If coating film is applied to protect articles, then durability is improved, but texture of soft materials deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovedurabilityVSAvoidtexture
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by carefully controlling the molecular weight, hydroxyl value, and composition ratios of the polyurethane resin and fluorine-containing copolymer. By adjusting these parameters, the coating achieves optimal balance between durability and texture preservation, allowing the coating to be durable while remaining soft and flexible on soft materials like synthetic leather.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Shape

If microparticles are added to adjust gloss value, then surface appearance is improved, but abrasion resistance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegloss valueVSAvoidabrasion resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by incorporating microparticles specifically for gloss adjustment while maintaining the base coating composition optimized for abrasion resistance. The microparticles are distributed within the durable polyurethane-fluorine copolymer matrix, allowing localized aesthetic modification without compromising the overall structural integrity and abrasion resistance of the coating film.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 coating composition effectively imparts high abrasion resistance and maintains excellent anti-soiling properties, suitable for soft materials like synthetic leather, with improved chemical and weather resistance, and adjustable gloss levels through the inclusion of microparticles.

Implementation Method 1

a coating composition containing (A) a fluorine-containing copolymer and (B) a polycarbonate diol

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectChemical bonding: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS11667811B2Coating composition excellent in abrasion resistance
Publication Date: 2023.06.06 KANTO DENKA IND CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention is a coating composition containing (A) a fluorine-containing copolymer and (B) a polycarbonate diol.