WO2007045466A1 - Fuel tank for vehicles - Google Patents

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WO2007045466A1
WO2007045466A1 PCT/EP2006/010077 EP2006010077W WO2007045466A1 WO 2007045466 A1 WO2007045466 A1 WO 2007045466A1 EP 2006010077 W EP2006010077 W EP 2006010077W WO 2007045466 A1 WO2007045466 A1 WO 2007045466A1
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Xavier Mateu Codina
Javier Cadens Ballarin
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Mat Global Solutions, S.L.
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  • the invention relates to a fuel tank for vehicles with internal combustion engine.
  • the tank is essentially constituted by a hollow body which comprises a first internal section of thermoplastic material, designed to be in contact with the stored fuel, an intermediate section of composite material of polymeric matrix and a final external finish section.
  • the fuel tanks most widely used for vehicles such as cars or motorcycles are those manufactured in steel or in thermoplastic material, those in fibreglass being in last place (fibreglass mould in an epoxy-type resin matrix) as they cannot meet the current requirements relative to the structural integrity and permeability necessary.
  • the tanks manufactured in thermoplastic provide a weight reduction of the vehicle as well as a reduction in the unit cost of the part manufactured due to the consolidation of the manufacturing processes such as roto-injection, thermoplastic welding and the combination of injection followed by blowing.
  • Another advantage with respect to steel fuel tanks consists of the reduction in the ignition risk of the fuel in the event of accident.
  • one of the situations which most frequently arise in motorcycles is the falling and/or the impacting of the motorcycle against other objects and the sliding thereof on the asphalt. If the tank is of thermoplastic material, this situation does not provoke the creation of sparks due to friction against the ground, unlike what may occur with a steel tank.
  • the creation of these sparks combined with a partial or total spilling of the fuel involves a very important risk in this type of accident.
  • thermoplastic material provides the aforementioned advantages
  • steel tanks are the most widely used in medium and high cylinder capacity motorcycles, as for short and medium series steel tanks are competitive with regard to unit cost, as the investment in moulds and tools is lower than that of the thermoplastic tanks.
  • use of fuel tanks manufactured with composite material is known in vehicles of the nautical and aeronautical sectors, as well as those of modelling, wherein the series are very short and the requirements usually different from the tanks for manned vehicles.
  • Document EP 0454978 B1 discloses a method to mould a single-piece plastic fuel tank covering the outer surface of a thin-walled hollow support body with a fibrous material.
  • a corrosion-resistant material such as polyethylene or polypropylene
  • preforms of fibrous materials are applied and the unit assembly thus formed is introduced in a mould.
  • a resin is injected in charge of impregnating the fibrous material positioned and occupying the space between the interior wall of the mould and the outer surface of the fibrous material.
  • a fuel tank is produced, formed by an internal plastic cover and an outer layer of fibrous material impregnated with a resin.
  • the fuel tank for vehicles with internal combustion engine object of the invention is essentially constituted by a hollow body which comprises a first internal section of thermoplastic material, designed to be in contact with the fuel, an intermediate section of composite material and a final external finish section.
  • the tank of the invention is characterized in that the intermediate section of composite material is constituted by the superposition of multiple layers formed by portions of sheets preimpregnated with polymeric resin of which the last layer, the outermost, is formed by at least one band of portions of "twill" type or plain weave sheets, in carbon fibre.
  • the first layer of the intermediate section of composite material following on from the internal section of thermoplastic material, is constituted by at least one band of portions of veil type sheets.
  • the veil type sheets preimpregnated with resin of the first layer of the intermediate section have a dry fibre content between 2 g/m 2 and 50 g/m 2 .
  • the intermediate section of composite material comprises an intermediate layer constituted by at least one band of portions of unidirectional or weave sheets preimpregnated with resin, the fibre of said sheets being of fibreglass and/or of aramid fibre and/or of carbon fibre and/or of thermoplastic material.
  • the number of bands of portions of unidirectional or weave sheets preimpregnated with resin is between 2 and 10.
  • the unidirectional or weave woven sheets preimpregnated with resin whose portions form the bands of the intermediate layer of the intermediate section of composite material have a dry fibre content between 40 g/m 2 and 1750 g/m 2 .
  • the portions of preimpregnated "twill" type weave sheets, in carbon fibre of the last layer of the intermediate section have a dry fibre content between 40 g/m 2 and 900 g/m 2 .
  • the percentage by weight of the polymeric resin included in the intermediate section of composite material is between 35% and 55%.
  • the percentage by weight of the polymeric resin included in the intermediate section of composite material is between 40% and 50%.
  • the intermediate section of composite material comprises, locally, portions of plain weave reinforcing sheets preimpregnated with resin, superimposed on one another.
  • the portions of reinforcing sheets of the intermediate section of composite material have a dry fibre content between 100 g/m 2 and 900 g/m 2 .
  • the polymeric resin of the composite material matrix is a thermostable resin or a thermoplastic resin.
  • the polymeric resin of the composite material matrix is a thermostable resin of epoxy base, of polyester base or of vinylester base.
  • the final external finish section is a protective layer formed by a resin and/or a layer of varnish and/or a layer of paint.
  • the tank comprises a section of thermoplastic foam material disposed between the first internal section of thermoplastic material and the intermediate section of composite material.
  • thermoplastic foam material is one of those of the group formed by polyurethanes, polyvinyl chlorides, polypropylenes, polyethylenes, polystyrenes or polymethacrylamides.
  • the tank comprises a section of honeycomb structure material disposed between the first internal section of thermoplastic material and the intermediate section of composite material.
  • the honeycomb structure material is one of those of the group formed by thermoplastic materials, epoxy resins, aluminium and a poly- (m- phenylene isophthalamide).
  • the honeycomb structure material is a thermoplastic of the group formed by polyethylenes, polypropylenes, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrenes, polycarbonates and polyamide thermoplastics.
  • the cells of the honeycomb structure of the thermoplastic material are filled with a thermoplastic foam material of the group formed by polyurethanes, polyvinyl chlorides, polypropylenes and polyethylenes.
  • the first internal section of thermoplastic material is a monolayer section of polyethylene or of polypropylene.
  • the first internal section of thermoplastic material is a multi-layer section of polyethylene/ an adherent resin/ an ethylene-vinyl-alcohol copolymer / an adherent resin/ polyethylene.
  • Fig. 1 is a sectioned view of a cross-cut of the wall of an embodiment of the fuel tank for vehicles object of the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a sectioned view of a cross-cut of a second embodiment of the fuel tank for vehicles
  • Fig. 3 is a sectioned view of a cross-cut of a third embodiment of the fuel tank for vehicles;
  • Fig. 4 is a sectioned view of a cross-cut of an intermediate section of composite material
  • Fig. 5 is a sectioned view of a cross-cut of another embodiment of an intermediate section of composite material
  • Fig. 6 is a plan view of a portion of preimpregnated twill type weave sheet, in carbon fibre
  • Fig. 7 is a plan view of a portion of preimpregnated plain weave fibre sheet.
  • Fig. 1 shows the cross-cut of the wall of the hollow body which constitutes a fuel tank for vehicles with internal combustion engine.
  • three main sections are distinguished: a first internal section 1 of thermoplastic material, which is the part in contact with the fuel contained in the tank; an intermediate section 2 of composite material; and a final external finish section 3.
  • the first internal section 1 of thermoplastic material has the function of waterproofing the fuel tank and thus avoiding the emission of hydrocarbons to the outside, both in liquid phase and gaseous phase. Depending on the thickness, this first section 1 will participate to a greater or lesser extent in the structural integrity of the tank.
  • said section may be a monolayer section of polypropylene, polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate, or a multi-layer section composed of the joining of consecutive sheets of polyethylene/ an adherent resin/ an ethylene-vinyl-alcohol copolymer (EVOH)/ an adherent resin/ polyethylene.
  • the intermediate section 2 of composite material is a laminar section whose matrix is formed by a thermoplastic or thermostable polymeric resin, the latter being able to be of epoxy base, of polyester base or of vinylester base.
  • the intermediate section 2 is constituted by the superposition of multiple layers formed by portions of sheets preimpregnated with resin, for example in pre-catalysed resin in the case of thermostable matrix sheets, also known as "prepegs".
  • Figs. 1 , 2 and 3 show the different superimposed layers in said section of composite material, which is composed, from the inside to the outside of the tank, of a first optional layer 21 whose preimpregnated sheets may be of veil type, an intermediate layer 22 constituted by portions of unidirectional or weave sheets preimpregnated with resin and/or of thermoplastic material, which is detailed later on, and a last layer 23 wherein the preimpregnated sheets are "twill" weave sheets in carbon fibre, or alternatively "plain” weave.
  • final external finish section 3 it is formed by a layer of gel and/or of varnish and/or of paint. In addition to the aesthetic external appearance of the tank, the final section 3 protects the tank from superficial scratches and ultraviolet radiation.
  • Fig. 2 shows that between the first section 1 of thermoplastic material and the intermediate section 2 of composite material a section of thermoplastic foam material 4 is disposed, whilst in Fig. 3 this new section is a honeycomb structure material 5 section.
  • thermoplastic foam material may be polyurethane, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene or polyethylene or PMI.
  • honeycomb structure material 5 may be a thermoplastic material of the group formed by polyethylenes, polypropylenes, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrenes, polycarbonates and polyamide thermoplastics.
  • the honeycomb structure material may also be an epoxy, aluminium or a poly-(m-phenylene isophthalamide) resin, such as, for example, the product known as "Nomex".
  • a thermoplastic foam material constituted by polyurethane, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene or polyethylene.
  • Figs. 1 , 2 and 3 we should highlight the importance of the intermediate section 2 of composite material. Thanks to this intermediate section 2, the fuel tank has a considerable weight reduction in relation to steel and fibreglass tanks and, consequently, an improvement in the features and a reduction in the vehicle's consumption. Another important advantage derived from the use of the composite material of the intermediate section 2 of the tank is the increase in the structural resistance necessary to absorb with full safety the impacts typical of vehicle accidents, especially those of motorcycles. In comparison with steel tanks, the fuel tank previously described reduces the risk of fuel ignition during an accident since sparks are not produced by the tanks brushing against the floor or the vehicle falling or overturning.
  • Figs. 4 and 5 represent examples of embodiment of the intermediate section 2 of composite material of the fuel tank.
  • this intermediate section 2 three layers are basically distinguished, a first layer 21 formed by bands of portions of veil type sheets, an intermediate layer 22 constituted by at least one band of portions of unidirectional or weave sheets of fibreglass V and/or of aramid A and/or of carbon C and/or thermoplastics, preimpregnated with resin, and a last layer 23 formed by at least one band of portions of "twill" type weave sheets, in carbon fibre, or "plain” weave.
  • band is understood to mean each one of the sublayers formed by portions of sheets preimpregnated with resin, i.e. so that a layer is formed from three bands, it is necessary to superimpose three preimpregnated sheets one over the other.
  • the first layer 21 is formed by two bands and each one of these bands is constituted by portions of preimpregnated veil type sheets
  • the intermediate layer 22 is formed by four bands constituted by portions of preimpregnated unidirectional sheets
  • the last layer 23 is formed by two bands constituted by portions of "twill" type weave sheets, where the weave fibre is carbon.
  • veil type sheets in the first layer 21 following on from the internal section 1 of thermoplastic material guarantees, as said sheets have a low fibre/resin ratio, total coverage on the inner surface of the intermediate composite section 2 in addition to the fact that it permits better adhesion of this intermediate section 2 to the internal section 1 of thermoplastic material.
  • the veil type sheets avoid that the fibres of the portions of unidirectional sheets which form the intermediate layer 22 and the fibres of the portions of sheets of the last layer 23 pierce the surface of the resin and reach the first section 1 of thermoplastic material of the tank.
  • the bands formed by the portions of veil type sheets of the first layer 21 of the intermediate section 2 have a dry fibre content (without taking into account the resin) between 2 and 50 g/m 2 .
  • the intermediate section 2 of composite material comprises, locally, portions of plain weave reinforcing sheets preimpregnated with resin, superimposed on one another, disposed in the areas wherein the hollow body that constitutes the tank is machined. This is due to the fact that during the manufacturing of the tank, it is necessary to carry out machining operations on the moulded tanks, such as drilling to attach the outlet line of the tank or other outlets. Applying portions of plain weave sheets preimpregnated with resin, such as the portion of Fig. 7, improves the finish quality of the drilling performed without causing damage in the areas around the bore, since the plain weave fibre contains the possible damages in its area.
  • the number of bands of portions of unidirectional or weave sheets, the material of the fibres used in the different bands and the orientation of the fibres in the different bands is defined in accordance with the requirements of rigidity, resistance to impact and geometry of the tank of the vehicle in question.
  • the unidirectional or weave sheets preimpregnated with resin of the bands of this intermediate layer 22 have a dry fibre content (without taking into account the resin) between 40 g/m 2 and 1750 g/m 2 .
  • the portions of "twill" weave sheets preimpregnated with resin which form part of the last layer 23 and the portions of the plain weave reinforcing sheets have a dry fibre content between 40 g/m 2 and 900 g/m 2 .
  • the number of bands of portions of sheets preimpregnated with resin distributed between the intermediate layer 22 and the last layer 23 of the intermediate section 2 of composite material is between 2 and 10.
  • the polymeric resin which participates in all the layers 21 , 22 and 23 of the intermediate section 2 of composite material represents between 35% and 55% of the total weight of the intermediate section 2, and preferably between 40% and 50%.
  • the intermediate layer 22 of the intermediate section 2 of composite material may be of thermoplastic material, i.e. of the same material as the first internal section 1 of the fuel tank.
  • the intermediate section 2 lacks a first layer 21 based on bands of portions of veil type sheets, the first internal section 1 and said intermediate layer 22 form a single layer of thermoplastic material capable of acting as a barrier for the liquid and gases present in the interior of the fuel tank.
  • the intermediate layer 22 when in the intermediate section 2 the intermediate layer 22 is of thermoplastic material and there does not exist a first layer 21 of veil type sheets, the intermediate layer 22 is capable of acting as barrier and, therefore, the presence of a first internal section 1 of thermoplastic material is not necessary.
  • this may be performed by first manufacturing a tank of composite material and then applying an inner coating of thermoplastic material, or instead manufacturing in first place the tank in thermoplastic material and on top of this making the coverage based on preimpregnated sheets that will constitute the section of composite material.
  • a tank configured as a hollow body which comprises a first internal section 1 of thermoplastic material and an intermediate section 2 of composite material, a finish layer will be applied which will constitute the final external section 3.
  • a main metal mould is generated from the desired external geometry of the tank to be manufactured, wherein the partition plane of said mould divides what will be the main inlet lip of the tank, i.e. the part of the tank where the petrol enters.
  • This mould is a female mould, although it is practically a closed receptacle taking the main inlet lip as only opening.
  • flexible countermoulds directly are manufactured directly by casting and solidification in the metal mould.
  • These countermoulds manufactured in latex, from natural rubber, or from synthetic elastomer materials, are usually made of thin walls due to the flexibility requirements and, on occasions, the use of a specific internal counterform is necessary in the casting.
  • the flexible countermoulds can be manufactured by injection in the metal mould using for this a specific internal counterform resistant to the injection, either by casting or blowing or by casting and rotational moulding.
  • the flexible countermould is produced, it is positioned in a non- deformed open position and the composite material is laminated applying on the countermould the portions of sheets preimpregnated with polymeric resin to form the layers of composite material.
  • the rigidity of the flexible countermould is not sufficient for it to remain by itself in the non- deformed open position, which usually occurs when the walls of the counterwall are especially thin, a minimum air pressure is applied internally within the countermould to keep it in said non-deformed open position.
  • the intermediate section indicates, and in the case wherein the intermediate section
  • pre-peg sheets the fibre contained in said sheets, whether weave fibre or unidirectionally disposed fibre, is already preimpregnated with precatalysed resin before the sheets are cut in portions adapted to a template according to the tank's geometry and they are positioned on the flexible countermould forming the bands.
  • the resin of the "pre-peg" sheets at room temperature has the tendency to adhere with relative ease, which enables its application on the countermould and the join between the portions which form a same band and the join between the different bands.
  • successively different portions of "pre-peg” sheets are applied, cut according to a specific template for each tank design.
  • the sequence of application of the portions of preimpregnated sheets begins with the application of portions of veil type sheets which form the bands of the first layer 21 of the section of composite material.
  • the portions of these veil type sheets improve the surface finish, reducing its roughness, of what will be the internal surface of the section of composite material and allow an improvement in the features and ease of processing of the internal section 1 of thermoplastic material of the tank.
  • a series of bands of portions of preimpregnated sheets with "plain" weave fibre is applied to achieve a good quality of finish of the machining area.
  • These areas where said "plain" weave "pre-peg” sheets are applied are those constituted by the portions of reinforcing sheets.
  • the portions of preimpregnated sheets are applied which constitute the bands of the intermediate layer 22 of the section of composite material.
  • the sheets used in the intermediate layer 22 are unidirectional or weave sheets of fibreglass V and/or of aramid fibre A and/or carbon fibre C, represented in Figs. 4 and 5, which are disposed successively forming the bands of said layer.
  • the intermediate layer 22 is formed by a first band of portions of unidirectional "pre-peg” sheets of fibreglass V whereon are disposed two bands of portions of unidirectional "pre-peg” sheets of aramid fibre A; three bands of portions of unidirectional "pre-peg” sheets of carbon fibre C; and finally two bands of portions of unidirectional "pre-peg” sheets of aramid fibre A.
  • pre-peg sheets in carbon fibre have been applied, which superimposed on one another form successive bands.
  • a layer of gel is applied on the surface of the main metal mould before introducing therein the countermould with the composite material.
  • This layer of gel which will be in contact with the last layer 23 of the composite material, improves the finish of the surface by reducing its roughness, it protects the fibres of the last layer 23 from ultraviolet light and water from the outside of what will be the tank, avoiding corrosion, and improves the outer appearance of the tank to said layer of transparent, translucent and shiny gel.
  • the metal mould is closed over the countermould and air pressure is applied within the countermould via the neck area of what will be the tank lip.
  • the range of air pressure applied is between 2 and 15 bar. The air pressure dilates the countermould and pushes all the fibres of the "pre-peg" sheets against the surface of the main mould, so that the fibres adapt to the surface, faithfully reproducing it.
  • heat is provided to the metal mould, approximately between 120 0 C and 180 0 C during a time frame of 5 to 25 minutes depending on the formulation of resin present in the portions of "pre-peg" sheets which constitute the intermediate section 2 of composite material of the tank, as well as the thickness of the section.
  • the combination of pressure and temperature allows the resin of the section of composite material to become more fluid and suitably fill the cavity of the metal mould and the interstitial spaces between layers, in addition to curing the resin by heat provision.
  • the main metal mould is opened and the countermould and piece of finished composite material is extracted, and finally the flexible countermould is removed from the interior of the piece of finished composite material (which constitutes the intermediate section 2 of the tank).
  • thermoplastic foam material Before applying the layer of thermoplastic material which will constitute the first internal section 1 of the tank, if the design of the tank comprises a section of thermoplastic foam material 4 or a section of honeycomb structure material 5, these layers are applied on the inner surface of the section of composite material.
  • the piece of composite material is used as a moulding element for the foam, also being able to use another external medium for this.
  • the foam is produced by gas injection, by rotation moulding, by the RIM process or by blowing or by rotational moulding, the last two being the preferred ones.
  • the internal thermoplastic layer is applied which will constitute the first internal section 1 of the tank.
  • the application of this inner layer of thermoplastic material is carried out using blowing techniques, rotational moulding or coating.
  • the machining operations are performed, such as for example those of making the lower perforation to attach it to a valve.
  • a layer of finish will optionally be applied if the layer of gel has not previously been performed inside the metal mould.
  • This outer finish layer will be of resin and/or of varnish and/or of paint, for example a layer of external lacquer.
  • thermoplastic part which will constitute the first internal section 1
  • the manufacturing of the thermoplastic part may be performed by blowing, by rotational moulding or even by conventional injection in two pieces which are later thermowelded.
  • thermoplastic material may act as air barrier.
  • thermoplastic foam material will be applied, or the honeycomb structure material if this is included in the fuel tank design.
  • thermoplastic on the layer of thermoplastic foam or on the honeycomb structure, the composite material will be covered with portions of sheets preimpregnated with polymeric resin in a similar way to that described in the other process.
  • the assembly is introduced in a metal mould, the moulding equipment is assembled, the mould is closed and heat is applied at a temperature lower than that applied in the other process. In this process, the temperature is lower to avoid the thermoplastic from melting, for which reason the resin chosen present in the "pre-peg" sheets will have been chosen so that it cures at a lower temperature. Air pressure is also applied in the countermould or directly against the internal layer of thermoplastic material.
  • the resin of the different bands of composite material is cured and they adequately reproduce the surface of the main mould. Once cured and the assembly is removed from the mould the necessary machining operations will be performed, the external finish layer is applied with resin, varnish, lacquer or paint, and finally, the fuel tank is completed by attaching its own accessories.
  • the intermediate section 2 of composite material is constituted by a thermoplastic-type matrix
  • twin sheet forming In said process, we start from a twin sheet which is heated before being introduced in a mould, which incorporates a double cavity, and by the application of a vacuum, from the cavities and overpressure of air between the twin sheets, it is achieved that each sheet copies one of the cavities, thus attaining the main hollow form of the tank. In parallel to the cavity forming, the twin sheets are welded. Once the formed part of the mould is removed, the burrs/excess margins are cut off in the welded area.
  • thermoforming optionally, may include the following variants:

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