Homogeneous Polyester Composite Board Extrusion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing composite board manufacturing methods are not environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, or carbon-neutral due to the use of heterogeneous lamination and extrusion processes that require glues and heat pressing, leading to solvent volatilization and high energy consumption.

Innovation Solution

A polyester composite board structure is manufactured using a multi-layer extrusion method without gluing or heat pressing, where polyester layers and films are extruded and laminated using a wheel at controlled temperatures to form a single-material board with decorative, anti-bacterial, and wear-resistant properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If heterogeneous lamination or extrusion methods are used to manufacture composite boards, then the board structure can be formed with multiple materials, but the process requires coating or impregnating glue, causing solvent volatilization and high energy consumption

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing processVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses homogeneous polyester material for all layers (1 to 5 layers) instead of heterogeneous materials like PVC and ABS. This allows the board to be manufactured through single-material extrusion without requiring glues or heat pressing, eliminating solvent volatilization and reducing energy consumption while maintaining the composite board structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #33Homogeneity

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts and removes the harmful elements (glue, heat pressing, solvent) from the manufacturing process. By using homogeneous polyester material that can be extruded in multiple layers without adhesive, the patent eliminates the need for coating or impregnating glue, thereby reducing energy consumption and environmental harm

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Ease of manufacture

If heterogeneous lamination with glue coating is used, then composite board structure can be achieved, but solvent volatilization and carbon emissions occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomposite board formationVSAvoidsolvent volatilization and carbon emissions
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs homogeneous polyester material throughout all layers, eliminating the need for heterogeneous material bonding agents. This single-material approach prevents solvent volatilization and carbon emissions associated with glue coating, while still achieving the desired composite board structure through layered extrusion

Inventive Principle:
Principle #33Homogeneity

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the potential harm of requiring multiple materials into a benefit by using homogeneous polyester that can be extruded in multiple layers without adhesive. This transforms the manufacturing process from harmful (glue-based) to beneficial (adhesive-free), eliminating solvent volatilization and carbon emissions

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

3Reliability

If multiple layers of different materials are extruded, then the composite board can have enhanced functional properties, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional propertiesVSAvoidmulti-layer extrusion equipment
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses homogeneous polyester material for all layers, which simplifies the manufacturing process compared to heterogeneous materials. The single-material property allows for easier control during extrusion and eliminates the need for complex bonding processes, while still achieving enhanced functional properties through layer differentiation in thickness and position

Inventive Principle:
Principle #33Homogeneity

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

This method reduces environmental impact, conserves energy, and minimizes carbon emissions while producing a composite board with enhanced properties, aligning with current demands for sustainability and green products.

Implementation Method 1

the melting temperature of the multi-layer extrusion equipment is 250° C. to 290° C.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMelting: Melting

Implementation Method 2

laminating a polyester film by heat using a wheel during an extrusion process

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat transfer: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 3

laminating a polyester film by heat using a wheel during an extrusion process

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLamination: Lamination

Data Source

PatentUS20240124707A1Polyester composite board structure and manufacturing method thereof
Publication Date: 2024.04.18 NANYA PLASTICS CORP

AI summary

The disclosure provides a polyester composite board structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method includes extruding a polyester layer into a board using a multi-layer extrusion equipment, and laminating a polyester film by heat using a wheel during an extrusion process.