Matched metal die compression molded structural random fiber sheet molding compound flywheel. [Patent application]

Patent · Wed Sep 24 00:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:6292124

Kulkarni, S V; Christensen, R M; Toland, R H

A flywheel is described that is useful for energy storage in a hybrid vehicle automotive power system or in some stationary applications. The flywheel has a body of essentially planar isotropic high strength structural random fiber sheet molding compound (SMC-R). The flywheel may be economically produced by a matched metal die compression molding process. The flywheel makes energy intensive efficient use of a fiber/resin composite while having a shape designed by theory assuming planar isotropy.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• OSTI ID: 6292124
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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