MULTILAYER AIRCRAFT SHADE MATERIAL

• US 20150068691A1
• Filed: 09/12/2013
• Published: 03/12/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: The Boeing Co.
• Original Assignee: The Boeing Co.
• Inventors: Baron, John P., Harris, John N., Thomas, Perkins S., Lennon, Brian J., Sterling, David E.
• Application Number:
  US14/025,089
• Publication Number:
  US 20150068691A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 160/309
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2262/0246 Acrylic resin fibres
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2262/0269 Aromatic polyamide fibres
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2262/101 Glass fibres
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2264/108 Carbon, e.g. graphite particles
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2274/00 Thermoplastic elastomer material
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/41 Opaque
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/412 Transparent
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 25/08 of synthetic resin
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 25/10 next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 25/20 comprising silicone rubber
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2605/00 Vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2605/006 Transparent parts other than made from inorganic glass, e.g. polycarbonate glazings
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/08 of synthetic resin
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/12 next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/20 using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/281 comprising polyimides
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/32 comprising polyolefins comprising vinyl (co)polymers or acrylic (co)polymers B32B27/30
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/34 comprising polyamides
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/36 comprising polyesters
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/40 comprising polyurethanes
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 156/1039 : Surface deformation only of sandwich or lamina [e.g., embossed panels]
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/249921 : Web or sheet containing structurally defined element or component

Abstract

In one aspect, a multilayer material comprises a first layer formed from a thermoplastic elastomeric material, a second layer formed from a fabric and secured to a first side of the first layer, and a third layer formed from a fabric secured to a second side of the first layer. The multilayer material may be incorporated into a window shade for use in a vehicle, e.g., an aircraft or the like.

Claims

1. A multilayer material, comprising:

a first layer formed from a thermoplastic elastomeric material;

a second layer formed from a fabric and secured to a first side of the first layer; and

a third layer formed from a fabric secured to a second side of the first layer.

2. The multilayer material of claim 1, wherein the first layer comprises at least one of a silicone material, a rubber material, a polyisoprene material, a polyolefin material, a polyamide material, a copolyestermaterial, a fluoroelastomer material, or a urethane material.

3. The multilayer material of claim 1, wherein the first layer comprises a carbon black material in a quantity sufficient to render the first layer opaque to visible light.

4. The multilayer material of claim 1, wherein the first layer comprises a flame retardant material comprising at least one of a brominated polymer, a metal oxide, or a polyphosphonate.

5. The multilayer material of claim 1, wherein the second layer and the third layer comprise at least one of a fiberglass material, a polyester material, a polyimide material, a polyarylate material, a semi-aromatic polyamide fiber, a polybenzimidazole fiber, a modified acrylic fiber, and a metal oxide fiber material.

6. The multilayer material of claim 1, further comprising a fourth layer secured adjacent the first layer, wherein the fourth layer is formed from a thermoplastic elastomeric material and comprises a carbon black material in a quantity sufficient to render the fourth layer opaque to visible light.

14. The multilayer material of claim 1, wherein the first layer comprises at least one of a silicone material, a rubber material, a polyisoprene material, a polyolefin material, a polyamide material, a copolyestermaterial, a fluoroelastomer material, or a urethane material.

15. The multilayer material of claim 1, wherein the first layer comprises a carbon black material in a quantity sufficient to render the first layer opaque to visible light.

16. The multilayer material of claim 1, wherein the first layer comprises a flame retardant material comprising at least one of a brominated polymer, a metal oxide, ammonium polyphosphate, phosphorus polyols, red phosphorus, or a polyphosphonate.

17. The multilayer material of claim 1, wherein the second layer and the third layer comprise at least one of a fiberglass material, a polyester material, a polyimide material, a polyarylate material, a semi-aromatic polyamide fiber, a polybenzimidazole fiber, a modified acrylic fiber, and a metal oxide fiber material.

18. The multilayer material of claim 1, further comprising a fourth layer secured adjacent the first layer, wherein the fourth layer is formed from a thermoplastic elastomeric material and comprises a carbon black material in a quantity sufficient to render the fourth layer opaque to visible light.

7. A window shade, comprising:

a handle;

a roller; and

a multilayer material, comprising;

a first layer formed from a thermoplastic elastomeric material;

a second layer formed from a fabric and secured to a first side of the first layer; and

a third layer formed from a fabric secured to a second side of the first layer.

8. The multilayer material of claim 7, wherein the first layer comprises at least one of a silicone material, a rubber material, a polyisoprene material, a polyolefin material, a polyamide material, a copolyestermaterial, a fluoroelastomer material, or a urethane material.

9. The multilayer material of claim 7, wherein the first layer comprises a carbon black material in a quantity sufficient to render the first layer opaque to visible light.

10. The multilayer material of claim 7, wherein the first layer comprises a flame retardant material comprising at least one of a brominated polymer, a metal oxide, or a polyphosphonate.

11. The multilayer material of claim 7, wherein the second layer and the third layer comprise at least one of a fiberglass material, a polyester material, a polyimide material, a polyarylate material, a semi-aromatic polyamide fiber, a polybenzimidazole fiber, a modified acrylic fiber, and a metal oxide fiber material

12. The multilayer material of claim 7, further comprising a fourth layer secured adjacent the first layer, wherein the fourth layer is formed from a thermoplastic elastomeric material and comprises a carbon black material in a quantity sufficient to render the fourth layer opaque to visible light.

13. A window assembly, comprising:

a mounting base;

a transparent pane; and

a window shade assembly, comprising;

a frame; and

a window shade, comprising;

a handle;

a roller; and

a multilayer material, comprising;

a first layer formed from a thermoplastic elastomeric material;

a second layer formed from a fabric and secured to a first side of the first layer; and

a third layer formed from a fabric secured to a second side of the first layer.

19. A method to make a multilayer material, comprising

applying a primer to at least a first side of a first sheet of fabric;

applying a primer to at least a first side of a second sheet of fabric;

calendaring a thermoplastic elastomer onto a first fabric sheet and second fabric sheet; and

curing the multilayer material.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein curing the multilayer material comprises applying a heat-cure press to the multilayer material at a pressure that measures between 20 pounds per square inch and 60 pounds per square inch at a temperature that measures between 200 degrees Fahrenheit and 280 degrees Fahrenheit for a time period that measures between 5 minutes and 30 minutes.

21. The method of claim 19, further comprising heating the multilayer material to a temperature that measures between 250 degrees Fahrenheit and 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a time period that measures between 1 hour and 110 hours.