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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 10, 2007
Jonathan A. Evans, Canton, MI (US);
Scott C. Schlicker, Ferndale, MI (US);
Marios Lambi, South Lyon, MI (US);
Jonathan A. Evans, Canton, MI (US);
Scott C. Schlicker, Ferndale, MI (US);
Marios Lambi, South Lyon, MI (US);
BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, Ludwigshafen, DE;
Abstract
A composite component such as a seat back for a vehicle comprises a support portion and at least one reinforcing composite layer. The support portion comprises a thermoplastic material and the reinforcing composite layer comprises a polymeric material impregnating a plurality of fibers. The polymeric material of the reinforcing composite layer is integrated with the thermoplastic of the support portion. A method of forming the composite component includes placing the composite layer into a mold, heating the thermoplastic material to a molten state, and disposing the thermoplastic material in the molten state into contact with the composite layer. The method further includes promoting interaction between the thermoplastic material and the polymeric material to integrate the support portion and the reinforcing composite layer. The thermoplastic material supports the reinforcing composite layer and the reinforcing composite layer reinforces the thermoplastic material to prevent failure when subjected to a load.