EP0852631A1 - Process for manufacturing a flat element with interrupted multifilaments - Google Patents

Process for manufacturing a flat element with interrupted multifilaments

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EP0852631A1
EP0852631A1 EP97922852A EP97922852A EP0852631A1 EP 0852631 A1 EP0852631 A1 EP 0852631A1 EP 97922852 A EP97922852 A EP 97922852A EP 97922852 A EP97922852 A EP 97922852A EP 0852631 A1 EP0852631 A1 EP 0852631A1
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filaments
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Gert Wagener
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Saertex GmbH and Co KG
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    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04HMAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
    • D04H3/00Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length
    • D04H3/002Inorganic yarns or filaments
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04HMAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
    • D04H3/00Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length
    • D04H3/02Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments
    • D04H3/04Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments in rectilinear paths, e.g. crossing at right angles
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04HMAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
    • D04H3/00Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length
    • D04H3/08Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating
    • D04H3/10Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between yarns or filaments made mechanically
    • D04H3/105Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between yarns or filaments made mechanically by needling
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/24058Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.] including grain, strips, or filamentary elements in respective layers or components in angular relation
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/2414Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.] including fringe

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  • the invention relates to a method for producing a surface element from unidirectional filaments according to the preamble of the main claim.
  • the invention further relates to a surface element according to the preamble of claim 4.
  • unidirectional filaments or reinforcing filaments with directional thread layers at certain angles for example 0 °, 90 °, + 45 °, - 45 ° or other angles.
  • the reinforcing filaments can consist of glass, carbon, aramid or other synthetic substances.
  • the excellent strength properties of such reinforcement surfaces made from directional filaments have the disadvantage that it is difficult to reshape the reinforcement surface before or during further processing. In many cases, the filaments used do not allow direct deformation.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a method with which surface elements made of filament lay and nevertheless have good deformability only in certain areas.
  • the invention proposes to interrupt the filaments from the defined layers of thread in a post-treatment process, i. H. to interrupt the defined filament extension by needling. This interruption occurs completely irregularly, similar to that known in the professional world
  • the aftertreatment can also be carried out only in different areas and with different intensities
  • the method according to the invention is particularly suitable for
  • Cut fiber mats with a uniform distribution of cut fibers are conceivable here in very high sqm weights.
  • the product according to the invention also represents mats with outstandingly uniform fiber distribution even with relatively light basis weights from 300 g / m 2 .
  • the invention relates to monofilaments and multifilaments depending on the application.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Inorganic Chemistry (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Nonwoven Fabrics (AREA)
  • Yarns And Mechanical Finishing Of Yarns Or Ropes (AREA)

Abstract

PCT No. PCT/DE97/00784 Sec. 371 Date May 6, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date May 6, 1998 PCT Filed Apr. 17, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/48845 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 24, 1997The invention proposes to provide interrupted individual filaments by a subsequent treatment in a flat element made of aligned filaments. Also disclosed is a process for manufacturing a flat structure useful as a reinforcing surface in a building element made of a composite material with aligned layers of individual filaments. The invention provides for individual filaments to be interrupted by a subsequent treatment.

Description

"Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Flächenelementes mit unter¬ brochenen Multifilamenten""Method for producing a surface element with interrupted multifilaments"
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Flächenelementes aus unidirektionalen Filamenten ge¬ mäß dem Oberbegriff des Hauptanspruches.The invention relates to a method for producing a surface element from unidirectional filaments according to the preamble of the main claim.
Die Erfindung bezieht sich weiterhin auf ein Flächenelement gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 4.The invention further relates to a surface element according to the preamble of claim 4.
Für hoch zu belastende Kunststoffteile sind unidirektionale Filamente bzw. Armierungsfilamente mit gerichteten Fadenlagen in bestimmten Winkeln, beispielsweise 0°, 90°, + 45°, - 45° oder anderen Winkeln bekannt. Die Armierungsfilamente können aus Glas, Carbon, Aramid oder anderen synthetischen Stoffen be¬ stehen. Die hervorragenden Festigkeitseigenschaften derartiger, aus gerichteten Filamenten hergestellten Armierungsflächen weisen jedoch den Nachteil auf, daß eine Umformung der Ar¬ mierungsfläche vor oder während der Weiterverarbeitung schwierig ist. Eine direkte Verformung lassen die eingesetzten Filamente in vielen Fällen nicht zu.For plastic parts to be subjected to high loads, unidirectional filaments or reinforcing filaments with directional thread layers at certain angles, for example 0 °, 90 °, + 45 °, - 45 ° or other angles, are known. The reinforcing filaments can consist of glass, carbon, aramid or other synthetic substances. However, the excellent strength properties of such reinforcement surfaces made from directional filaments have the disadvantage that it is difficult to reshape the reinforcement surface before or during further processing. In many cases, the filaments used do not allow direct deformation.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren zu schaffen, mit dem Flächenelemente aus geπchteten Filament- lagen trotzdem und ggf. nur bereichsweise eine gute Verform¬ barkeit aufweisen.The invention has for its object to provide a method with which surface elements made of filament lay and nevertheless have good deformability only in certain areas.
Diese der Erfindung zugrundeliegende Aufgabe wird durch die Lehre des Hauptanspruches gelöst.This object on which the invention is based is achieved by the teaching of the main claim.
Ein entsprechend ausgebildetes Flächenelement wird im An¬ spruch 4 erläutert.A correspondingly designed surface element is explained in claim 4.
Mit anderen Worten ausgedrückt wird mit der Erfindung vorge¬ schlagen, die Filamente aus den definiert angeordneten Faden¬ lagen in einem Nachbehandlungsprozeß zu unterbrechen, d. h. durch eine Nadelung die definiert angeordnete Filamenter- streckung zu unterbrechen. Diese Unterbrechung geschieht völlig unregelmäßig, ähnlich dem in der Fachwelt bekanntenIn other words, the invention proposes to interrupt the filaments from the defined layers of thread in a post-treatment process, i. H. to interrupt the defined filament extension by needling. This interruption occurs completely irregularly, similar to that known in the professional world
Schappe-Spinnverfahren.Schappe spinning process.
Die Nachbehandlung kann dabei auch nur bereichsweise und auch bereichsweise mit unterschiedlicher Intensität erfolgenThe aftertreatment can also be carried out only in different areas and with different intensities
Dabei werden unterschiedliche Filamentlängen geschaffen, wo¬ bei die im noch nicht vernadelten Vorprodukt gebildeten Basis Orientierungen in steuerbaren Anteilen erhalten bleiben. Gleich¬ zeitig wird durch die Aufhebung des reinen Endloscharakters der Filamente eine Dehnfähigkeit des Armierungsmaterials ge¬ schaffen und damit dessen Eignung für formgebende Verfahren, weil die unterbrochenen Endlosfilamente nun bei einer Dehnbe¬ anspruchung aneinander vorbeigleiten können.Different filament lengths are created, the orientations formed in the not yet needled preliminary product being retained in controllable proportions. At the same time, the removal of the pure endless character of the filaments creates an elasticity of the reinforcing material and thus its suitability for shaping processes, because the interrupted endless filaments can now slide past one another when they are stretched.
Beim Vernadeln ergibt sich weiterhin ein zusätzlicher positiverWhen needling, there is still an additional positive
Effekt, da durch die teilweise Umorientierung der unterbroche¬ nen Filamente in die dritte Dimension hier eine weitere Festig¬ keit geschaffen wird.Effect because the partial reorientation of the interrupted filaments into the third dimension creates a further strength here.
Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren eignet sich besonders fürThe method according to the invention is particularly suitable for
Carbonfilamente, weil aus den zur Verfügung stehenden Fila- ΛVO 97/48845 r> PCT/DE97/00784Carbon filaments because of the available fila- ΛVO 97/48845 r> PCT / DE97 / 00784
mentstärken Schnittfaser-Matten mit gleichmäßiger Schnittfaser¬ verteilung hier in sehr hohen qm-Gewichten denkbar sind Das erfindungsgemäße Produkt stellt jedoch auch bei relativ leichten Flächengewichten ab 300 g/m2 Matten mit hervorragend gleichmäßiger Faserverteilung dar.Cut fiber mats with a uniform distribution of cut fibers are conceivable here in very high sqm weights. However, the product according to the invention also represents mats with outstandingly uniform fiber distribution even with relatively light basis weights from 300 g / m 2 .
Die Erfindung bezieht sich dabei auf Monofilamente und auf Multifilamente je nach Einsatzfall. The invention relates to monofilaments and multifilaments depending on the application.

Claims

Patentansprüche-Claims-
1 Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Flachenelementes aus unidirektionalen Filamenten mit gerichteten Fadenlagen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einzelfilamente in einem Nachbehandlungsprozeß durch Nadelung unter¬ brochen werden1 Process for producing a flat element from unidirectional filaments with oriented thread layers, characterized in that the individual filaments are interrupted in a post-treatment process by needling
2 Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Nachbehandlung lediglich bereichsweise an dem2 The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the post-treatment only in some areas on the
Flächenelement vorgenommen wirdSurface element is made
3 Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekenn¬ zeichnet, daß die Nachbehandlung bereichsweise mit unterschiedlicher Intensität vorgenommen wird3 The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized gekenn¬ characterized in that the post-treatment is carried out in areas with different intensity
4. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einzelfilamente in unregelmäßigen Abständen durch Nadelung unterbro- chen werden4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the individual filaments are interrupted at irregular intervals by needling
5 Flächenelement aus gerichteten Filamenten, dadurch ge¬ kennzeichnet, daß Carbonfäden aus Einzelfilamenten gebildet sind.5 surface element made of oriented filaments, characterized ge indicates that carbon threads are formed from individual filaments.
6 Flächenelement nach Anspruch 5, gekennzeichnet durch eine Mischung aus Monofilamenten und Multifilamenten unterschiedlicher Werkstoffe.6 surface element according to claim 5, characterized by a mixture of monofilaments and multifilaments of different materials.
7 Flachenelement nach einem der vorhergehenden An¬ sprüche 4 und 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Hybrid aus festigkeitsgebenden Filamenten und aus Thermoplastfilamenten gebildet ist 7 flat element according to one of the preceding claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the hybrid is formed from strength-imparting filaments and from thermoplastic filaments
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DE19624234A DE19624234A1 (en) 1996-06-18 1996-06-18 Flat element with interrupted multifilaments and process for its production
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