Energy Absorbing Felt Reinforced Composites
Tech ID: 21106 / UC Case 1997-002-0
Technology Description
Researchers have developed a fiber reinforced felt-based hybrid composite having good crash-management properties while maintaining the desired strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios, as well as the corrosion resistance and durability required for automotive and aircraft usage. Substitution of one or more layers of a composite-reinforced fiber for nonwoven felt material ("needle" or "needle punch" felt) results in hybrid composites having significant cost savings over an all-fiber composite while being as effective for crash energy management.- Effective crash energy management.
- Any desired shape or form may be molded, thus the product may be tailored to the specific application.
- Multiple layers of felt and fiber reinforcement may be used to tailor the crash and/or noise management properties to the specific application.
- Unlimited range of component shapes are possible depending upon the intended application.
Patent Status
| Country | Type | Number | Dated | Case |
| United States Of America | Issued Patent | 5,866,215 | 02/02/1999 | 1997-002 |
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1997-002-0
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University of California, San Diego Technology Transfer Office / invent@ucsd.edu / tel: View Phone Number. Please reference Tech ID #21106.