Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
NATURAL FIBER COMPOSITE BICYCLE COMPONENT
A rim for a bicycle wheel includes a radially inner portion disposed along an inner circumference of the rim. The rim also includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall spaced apart from the first sidewall, and a radially outer tire engaging portion disposed along an outer circumference of the rim. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, the radially outer tire engaging portion, the radially inner portion, or any combination thereof includes a composite laminate. The composite laminate includes a layer of a composite material. The composite material includes a matrix of a polymer-based material and natural fibers of a reinforcing material. A volume of a respective one of the natural fibers of the layer of the composite material is greater before lamination of the composite laminate compared to the volume of the respective one natural fiber after the lamination of the composite laminate.
» Number: EP4253013A2 (A2)
» Publication Date: 04/10/2023
» Applicant: SRAM LLC?[US]
» Inventor: TROUW RUAN?[US]; MORSE DAVID?[US]
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
