Liquid Plasticizing Resin for Surface Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for protecting surfaces from adverse weather conditions, light, and chemical agents are limited in their ease of application, adhesion, and durability, especially for DIY users who lack professional expertise.
Innovation Solution
A liquid plasticizing resin comprising a methyl methacrylate/butyl methacrylate copolymer diluted in a solvent mixture including xylene, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate, ethylbenzene, 4-methyl-2-pentanone, n-butyl acetate, and alkylbenzyl ester, offering improved application ease, adhesion, and durability with additives like anti-bubbling agents and stabilizers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing protective solutions are used, then surfaces can be protected from adverse weather conditions, but the application process is complex and difficult for DIY users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the chemical composition parameters of the resin by incorporating specific solvents (xylene, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate, ethylbenzene, 4-methyl-2-pentanone, n-butyl acetate, and alkylbenzyl ester) in optimized proportions. This parameter optimization enables the resin to achieve proper viscosity and application characteristics for DIY users while maintaining protective performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a composite formulation combining methyl methacrylate/butyl methacrylate copolymer with a carefully selected mixture of six different solvents. This composite approach creates a balanced system that provides both ease of application and effective protection, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and performance.
2Reliability
If existing protective solutions are used, then surfaces can be protected, but adhesion and durability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the concentration parameters of the copolymer and each solvent component to achieve the right balance between adhesion, durability, and application ease. The specific ratio of 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate (5-15%) and alkylbenzyl ester (5-10%) is critical for achieving both strong adhesion and user-friendly application.
Solution Approach 2:
The solvent mixture acts as an intermediary that facilitates both easy application and strong adhesion. These solvents temporarily modify the resin's properties during application, then evaporate or integrate to leave behind a durable, well-adhered protective film, bridging the gap between ease of use and long-term reliability.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If a protective film is applied, then surfaces are protected from environmental factors, but the film may yellow or crack over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the potential harm of UV exposure into a benefit by using a copolymer formulation that specifically resists UV degradation. The methyl methacrylate/butyl methacrylate copolymer structure is designed to absorb and dissipate UV energy without degrading, transforming the harmful UV radiation into a non-damaging interaction that maintains film integrity over time.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a composite material system where the copolymer provides UV resistance and structural integrity, while the carefully selected solvent mixture ensures proper film formation and flexibility. This composite structure prevents both yellowing (through UV resistance) and cracking (through maintained flexibility), extending the service life of the protective coating.
4Strength
If the resin has high elasticity and hardness, then the protective film is durable, but it may lose transparency and become visible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the copolymer composition parameters and solvent ratios to achieve the right balance between mechanical properties and optical clarity. The specific formulation ensures that the resin cures to a film that is both mechanically robust (elastic and hard) and optically transparent, maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the protected surface while providing durable protection.
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 resin provides a transparent, waterproof, and antistatic protective film with excellent elasticity, hardness, and UV resistance, suitable for various surfaces, maintaining stability and protection against environmental factors without yellowing or cracking, while being easy to apply and non-toxic.
Implementation Method 1
a liquid plasticizing resin which makes it possible to provide consumers with a means of enabling them to protect themselves and, very simply, a wide range of surfaces
Implementation Method 2
a methylacrylate/butyl methacrylate copolymer diluted in a suitable solvent
Data Source
AI summary
One subject of the invention is a liquid plasticizing resin intended to be coated. The liquid plasticizing resin is a methyl methacrylate/butyl methacrylate copolymer diluted in a suitable solvent. The solvent includes xylene; 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate; ethylbenzene; 4-methyl-2-pentanone; n-butyl acetate; and alkylbenzyl ester. Another subject of the invention is the use of such a resin for protecting surfaces exposed to adverse weather conditions, light or chemical agents.