Matched metal die compression molded structural random fiber sheet molding compound flywheel

Patent · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:865562

Kulkarni, Satish V ^[1]; Christensen, Richard M ^[2]; Toland, Richard H ^[3]

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1. San Ramon, CA
2. Danville, CA
3. West Chester, PA

A flywheel (10) is described that is useful for energy storage in a hybrid vehicle automotive power system or in some stationary applications. The flywheel (10) has a body of essentially planar isotropic high strength structural random fiber sheet molding compound (SMC-R). The flywheel (10) may be economically produced by a matched metal die compression molding process. The flywheel (10) makes energy intensive efficient use of a fiber/resin composite while having a shape designed by theory assuming planar isotropy.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4537091
• OSTI ID: 865562
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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