EP1111136A1 - Transparent plastic sheet of acrylic glass, its use and method for its manufacture - Google Patents

Abstract

The fibres are at least partially sized. Transparent acrylic polymer screen contains polymeric fibers, that hold the pieces together in the event of a breakage. The fibres are at least partially sized. An Independent claim is also included for production of the screen by embedding the pre-sized fibers in the acrylic polymer.

Description

The present invention relates to transparent Plastic discs made of acrylic glass with threads inside made of plastic, which arises in the event of a break Largely hold fragments together, procedure for Manufacture of such transparent plastic panes as well the use of the plastic discs mentioned. In particular, the invention relates to transparent Plastic washers, which in the event of breakage of the Plastic disc essentially no splinters or loose Fragments result, the plastic washers such Type are particularly suitable for noise barriers.

Noise barriers with transparent plastic panes are known for example from EP 0 407 852. The Plastic discs, as they are disclosed, meet their job, the emergence and falling of loose Prevent fragments in an excellent way. In the plastic discs described in the aforementioned EP can also add stripes, ornaments or figures embedded to protect birds.

EP 0 531 982 also discloses transparent ones Plastic discs with plastic threads inside, the in the event of a breakage, fragments largely formed stick together, with those disclosed in said EP Discs have embedded threads that are high in contrast are and so the protection in a particularly aesthetic way can serve in front of birds.

Although the noise protection elements according to the prior art their job, namely the release of fragments or Fragments in the event of a car impact, a crash or to prevent the like from happening, has changed in the course of the use of such plates in the Practice turned out to be excellent in itself homogeneous optical impression of the transparent Plastic discs with threads inside now and then can be disturbed by a glitter or mica. This can be at least partially due to a thread detachment embedded plastic threads from the PMMA matrix Acrylic glass can be returned. It happens selectively or also in sections to a thread detachment, so the securing of fragments when the Noise barrier not significantly endangered, but calls the total reflection of the light in the PMMA cannula at the loosened sections of that glitter or mica out what is detrimental to the aesthetic impression can influence.

About the cause of thread detachment from time to time can only speculate. Imaginable could have a different coefficient of linear expansion of plastic material of the thread and matrix material of the Acrylic glass in the relevant temperature range of about -20 to 120 ° C. So is the dependency of the Coefficient of linear expansion of the thread material in the case of polyamide from the temperature significantly higher than that Dependence of the expansion coefficients for PMMA on the Temperature. That means that the one material itself a relevant temperature while the other material is expanding. This behavior of the Materials can detach the embedded threads from support the matrix under certain circumstances.

In view of the state of the Technology was the object of the present invention based on a transparent plastic pane made of acrylic glass with internal threads made of plastic, which in continuous use under usual conditions, for example when used as a noise barrier, one has an excellent homogeneous optical impression.

Furthermore, it was an object of the invention to provide such a plate create, in which also in long-term use and after many temperature cycles, the visual impression does not go through Mica or glitter is disturbed.

It was also an object of the invention to provide a corresponding one To create disc or plate in which the optical Impression is not disturbed, but at the same time the outstanding positive properties of the known Has plates, namely especially not too large Has adhesion to the surrounding acrylic glass, so that when Breakage of the acrylic glass ensures that the Can stretch threads and as a result do not tear, which keeps the fragments together.

Regarding the procedure, the present was Invention based on the task, a simple and inexpensive to find a practicable process that involves the manufacture of transparent plastic panes made of acrylic glass with inside lying plastic threads allowed, the Matrix adhesion of the embedded threads should be so great that the fragments, which in the event of breakage of the Disk can occur, secured without it continuous use under normal use, for example as a noise barrier, to an undesirable The threads come off.

Finally, the use of transparent plastic disks according to the invention Acrylic glass an object of the invention.

The specified and others are not solved in Individual named literally, but deriving from the introduction tasks resulting from a transparent Plastic disc of the type mentioned, which the Feature of the characterizing part of claim 1 having.

Preferred embodiments are the subject of independent claim 1 dependent dependent Product claims.

In procedural terms, the subject of Claim 7 a solution of the invention underlying problems. Appropriate Process modifications are the subject of claim 7 dependent claims.

Finally, claim 13 gives a use of the plastic washers according to the invention.

The fact that with a transparent plastic disc Acrylic glass with internal threads made of plastic, which in the In the event of a breakage, fragments largely arise hold together, the plastic threads at least partially are arbitrated, it succeeds in surprising and not easily predictable way, the unpleasant glitter or to prevent mica without the Splinter binding function of the embedded threads disadvantageous to influence. It is the first time with the invention possible, an aesthetically sophisticated and visually perfect solution for noise protection elements made of acrylic glass to provide, which also in continuous use and at usual temperature cycles of day and night none at all has adverse optical properties.

The transparent plastic panes made of acrylic glass according to the invention is known per se to the person skilled in the art. Typical Slice thicknesses are 4 to 40 mm, 12 are preferred up to 25 mm. The slices are usually one size Made from 1.5 m x 1 m to 2 m x 3 m, for special Applications are also larger or smaller versions possible.

The panes are usually largely clear transparent, preferably colorless or easy, e.g. B. smoke brown, tinted. The colorless, crystal clear clear plastic panes usually have one Transmittance of at least 70%, one is advantageous Transmission from 90 to 95%. Have tinted finishes usually a transmittance of 45 to 75%, usually between 50 and 60%.

The embedded threads are made of plastic usually from one with the polymer matrix Acrylic glass incompatible plastic, for example polyamide threads or polypropylene threads are suitable. Monofilament threads are preferred. H. Monofilaments. The threads usually run in the plastic disc horizontal, since the panes are clamped laterally; the cohesion in the event of a break is special Cheap. As a rule, the threads are parallel to each other relocated. If desired or necessary, two Layers of threads are inserted into the disc, which then preferably run in two directions, one angle of 90 ° between threads of different layers in particular is advantageous. Such a design looks from the outside viewed from like a mesh fabric.

However, it is also possible to use the threads in this way embed that at least one of the embedded threads a maximum deflection of 1 mm or more by one the ends of the thread has an imaginary straight line. The the sagging positioning of the Plastic threads in the acrylic glass matrix under certain circumstances lead to more advantageous behavior of the panels suitable as noise barriers at the relevant Tests as the specialist from the relevant standards are known.

The plates according to the invention are characterized in that that the embedded plastic threads at least partially are arbitrated. This means either all Plastic threads can be fully sized it but can also only some of the plastic threads, which in embedded in a plate, to be arbitrated even partially.

Indicates in a particularly preferred embodiment the plastic disc according to the invention that the embedded plastic threads inside are completely arbitrated.

Alternatively, it can also be expedient that the internal threads are sized in sections. That is, a thread is at certain intervals, the preferably 0.5 to 1.5 m, particularly preferably about 1 m, over a certain length of about 2 to 10 cm arbitrated. With this so-called AB system of section-sized thread will make it possible to Matrix adhesion of the embedded thread to the surrounding one Acrylic glass matrix to vary optimally and on all to coordinate conceivable requirements. So with an AB system of a thread that has been finished in sections the main part of the thread, d. H. the vast length of a thread, loosely remain in the PMMA matrix, what in particular, the functionality is guaranteed and yet can fix the Thread optimally reached in the sized areas become. A replacement of the thread by the usual Temperature cycles during the day and night are therefore locked out.

Sized threads show at least parts of them Surface the residues of a sizing agent. In principle, any known to those skilled in the art can be used here Sizing with appropriate sizing agents in question come. In a particularly advantageous embodiment identifies the plastic disc according to the invention in that the threads are the residues of a Have sizing agent, which is a dissolved Contains phenol formaldehyde resin. It has been under the Invention shown that such a solution Formaldehyde resin particularly favorable concentration ranges for the finishing treatment and at the same time one high variability in setting the matrix adhesion of the brings with it plain threads.

The invention also includes a method for Manufacture of a transparent plastic disc Acrylic glass with internal threads made of plastic, which in the In the event of a breakage, fragments largely arise stick together in which process the plastic threads be embedded in the acrylic glass, whereby the Process characterized in that the threads before the Embedding mediates.

The thread detachment from the matrix, which is responsible for can be the glimmer or glitter of the threads avoid with a finishing treatment. As As already mentioned, sizing agents generally come all means familiar to the expert for this purpose in Question. It is particularly preferred Sizing agent, the dissolved phenol formaldehyde resin exhibit.

In a particularly advantageous modification of the method according to the invention, the threads are treated with a sizing agent which has approximately the following composition before being embedded in the acrylic glass matrix: phenol ≤ 10% formaldehyde ≤ 2% Methanol ≤ 2% Ethanol ≤ 30%

The phenol formaldehyde mixture is acid catalyzed with Paratoluenesulfonic acid implemented and with the the sizing threads in a suitable manner then in contact brought.

As already mentioned, the threads can either completely, d. H. according to the full length, or can be contacted in sections with the size. After treating the threads with the size, the Dried threads and then in the usual way in the Acrylic glass matrix embedded.

The adhesion of the sized threads to the matrix can increase be influenced in different ways. For one, it can Type of size can be varied. On the other hand, the Sizing treatment also concentrates the Sizing agent in the size to vary the liability can be set on the matrix. After all, you can Threads to be embedded completely or in sections Contact along the length with the size. It is also possible to use fully sized threads or partially sized threads, d. H. in sections sized threads, along with unsized threads in embed one and the same plastic disc.

In terms of a particularly affordable Phenol formaldehyde resin size has been found that a certain concentration range at the Sizing treatment is particularly cheap. If it is too high The matrix adhesion of the thread can determine the size become too large, so that attempts to destroy the transparent plastic panes according to the invention with embedded plastic threads for the appearance of free Fragments can come. When breaking the acrylic sheets the polyamide thread can tear because it is too strong Liability a stretch is no longer possible. Around Problems of size concentration (matrix liability) deal and still take advantage of fixing the Can ensure plastic thread in the plate for example the AB systems already mentioned above be used. In a particularly favorable modification of the The method according to the invention is made of plastic threads embedding in the matrix at a distance of 0.5 to 1.5 m in 2 to 10 cm in length treated with size so that after the Embedding of pre-treated threads of the main part of the thread remains loosely in the PMMA matrix, while the How it works, i. e. the fixation of the thread, nevertheless is achieved.

It is also particularly expedient to concentrate the Adjust the size so that the matrix liability of the Thread is so large that fragments occurring in the event of breakage largely held together without it Temperature stresses in the range from -20 to 120 ° C The threads come off.

Finally, the use also belongs to the invention of the disks described for a noise barrier.

The invention is illustrated by the following examples explained in more detail:

Example 1:

It is scheduled

Solution 1:

4,940 g ethanol and 60 g ® Araldit K6 (trade name of the company Ciba-Geigy)
for a sizing agent with the composition phenol ≤ 10% formaldehyde ≤ 2% Methanol ≤ 2% Ethanol ≤ 30%

Solution 2:

4,991 g ethanol and 9 g paratoluenesulfonic acid (PTSS)

The two solutions are just before use mixed, a monofilament polyamide thread is through this Mixture drawn and then in a drying section brought. The dried thread is then used for manufacturing of acrylic glass panes used by the chamber process.

In breaking tests on the plate thus produced found that at a higher ® araldite concentration of more than 0.6% (based on the sum of solution 1 and 2) Free fragments occurred. When using Concentrations ≤ 0.4% ® araldite was complete Thread adhesion is no longer guaranteed.

It also showed that even with a variety of day and night cycles in the temperature range from -20 to 120 ° C no glimmer or glitter, d. H. no thread detachment, occurred. The optical impression of the plate was excellent homogeneous and constant in time.

Example 2:

The procedure was as in Example 1, only with the Difference that the thread every 80 cm to a length of 5 cm was impregnated. The size concentration was here again 0.6%. This variant is advantageous because of the risk of overdosing The thread is not fixed in size the PMMA matrix is guaranteed and the mobility of the Thread is still present, so when Attempted destruction here also no free fragments occurred.

Example 3:

As in embodiment 2, only the coated parts of the polyamide thread are on the edges of the Acrylic sheet. This has the advantage that with a possible destruction of the fixed parts of the polyamide sheet not be triggered and therefore a further improvement the functioning of the acrylic glass plates is achieved.

Claims (13)

Transparent plastic pane made of acrylic glass with internal threads made of plastic, which largely hold together fragments that arise in the event of a break,
characterized by
that the plastic threads are at least partially sized. Plastic disc according to claim 1,
characterized by
that the embedded plastic threads are completely sized. Plastic disc according to claim 1,
characterized by
that the threads inside are finished in sections. Plastic disc according to claim 3,
characterized by
that the threads are sized at intervals of approximately 0.5 to 1.5 m over a length of approximately 2 to 10 cm. Plastic disc according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized by
that the threads have the residues of a sizing agent that contains a dissolved phenol formaldehyde resin. Plastic disc according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 5,
characterized by
that the threads are monofilament threads made of polyamide and / or polypropylene. A process for the production of a transparent plastic pane made of acrylic glass with internal threads made of plastic, which largely hold fragments together in the event of a break, in which process the plastic threads are embedded in the acrylic glass, the process itself
characterized by
that the plastic threads are sized before embedding. Method according to claim 7,
characterized by
that the threads are treated with a size based on dissolved phenol formaldehyde resin. Method according to claim 7 or 8,
characterized by
that the threads are sized along their entire length. Method according to claim 7 or 8,
characterized by
that the threads are sized in sections along their length. A method according to claim 10,
characterized by
that the threads are sized at intervals of about 0.5 to 1.5 m over a length of about 2 to 10 cm. Method according to one of the preceding claims 7 to 11,
characterized by
that the concentration of the size is adjusted so that the matrix adhesion of the thread is so great that fragments occurring in the event of breakage are largely held together without the threads coming off under temperature stresses between -20 and 120 ° C. Use of the plastic discs according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 6 or Plastic discs as they are according to claims 7 to 12 are available for a noise barrier.