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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 09, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Koichi Saito, Ichihara, JP;
Rikio Yonaiyama, Ichihara, JP;
Assignee:
Chisso Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B 3/100 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B 3/100 ;
Abstract
An opening and resin-impregnation apparatus is used for impregnating a reinforcing fiber bundle (,) with a molten resin. The fiber bundle (,) is subjected to opening by bringing it into contact with opening pins (,). An auxiliary pin (,) is positioned within a specific region relative to the opening pin. The apparatus and a method which makes use of the apparatus permit the production of a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composite material having excellent impregnation characteristics and flexural strength while maintaining high stable productivity.