A method of creating an artificial turf infill comprising providing olive pit fragments from an oil extraction process employing compressing the olives for extracting the olive oil, and tumbling the olive pit fragments to smoothen sharp edges of the olive pit fragments to produce rounded olive pit fragments.
B01J 2/12 - Processes or devices for granulating materials, in generalRendering particulate materials free flowing in general, e.g. making them hydrophobic in rotating drums
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SYNTHETIC TURF WITH HIGH DRAINAGE AND MANUFACTURING THEREOF
A synthetic turf includes a plurality of synthetic turf fibers knitted together to form a knitted backing layer of the synthetic turf, and a water permeable polyurethane coat formed on the knitted backing layer
A method of manufacturing an artificial turf provides for moving a carrier mesh through an air gap formed between a first electrode and a second electrode of a dielectric barrier discharge device, applying a dielectric barrier discharge to a backside of the carrier mesh for plasma-activating the backside, and applying a backing layer to the plasma-activated backside of the carrier mesh for providing the artificial turf.
D06N 3/00 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof
A method for making an artificial turf, the method comprising:
providing a carrier (308) and an artificial turf fiber (501) incorporated into the carrier such that a first portion of the artificial turf fiber (506) protrudes to a back side of the carrier, a second portion of the artificial turf fiber (302) protrudes to a front side of the carrier, and a third portion of the artificial turf fiber (504) is inside the carrier;
preparing a polyurethane (PU) foam reaction mixture (210) containing a reactive foam stabilizer (RFS), applying the PU foam reaction mixture on the back side of the carrier (308) to cover the artificial turf fiber (506) protruding to the back side of the carrier (308) and hardening the PU foam reaction mixture to form a flexible PU backing securing the turf fiber in place.
B32B 37/15 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
A system for manufacturing an artificial turf includes a dielectric barrier discharge device including a first electrode and a second electrode; a conveyor unit configured for moving a carrier mesh through an air gap formed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the carrier mesh includes a backside, and wherein the carrier mesh includes fibers integrated such that a portion of the fibers are exposed on the backside; a control unit configured to control the dielectric barrier discharge device to apply a dielectric barrier discharge to the backside of the carrier mesh as the carrier mesh moves through the air gap for plasma-activating the backside; and a dispensing unit configured to apply a backing layer to the plasma-activated backside of the carrier mesh for providing the artificial turf.
B05C 1/08 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is applied to the surface of the work by contact with a member carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. a porous member loaded with a liquid to be applied as a coating for applying liquid or other fluent material to work of indefinite length using a roller
A method of manufacturing an artificial turf provides for moving a carrier mesh through an air gap formed between a first electrode and a second electrode of a dielectric barrier discharge device, applying a dielectric barrier discharge to a backside of the carrier mesh for plasma-based activation of the backside, and applying a backing layer to the plasma-activated backside of the carrier mesh for providing the artificial turf.
B05C 1/08 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is applied to the surface of the work by contact with a member carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. a porous member loaded with a liquid to be applied as a coating for applying liquid or other fluent material to work of indefinite length using a roller
The invention relates to a system (100) for manufacturing an artificial turf (136), including: - a dielectric barrier discharge device (112) including a first electrode (402, 602, 604, 958) and a second electrode (404); - a conveyor unit (108, 110, 107) configured for moving a carrier mesh (960) through an air gap (405) formed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the carrier mesh includes a backside, and wherein the carrier mesh includes fibers integrated such that a portion of the fibers are exposed on the backside; a control unit (114) configured to control the dielectric barrier discharge device to apply a dielectric barrier discharge to the backside of the carrier mesh as the carrier mesh moves through the air gap for plasma-activating the backside; and - a dispensing unit (116) configured to apply a backing layer to the plasma-activated backside of the carrier mesh for providing the artificial turf.
A method of manufacturing an artificial turf provides for moving a carrier mesh through an air gap formed between a first electrode and a second electrode of a dielectric barrier discharge device, applying a dielectric barrier discharge to a backside of the carrier mesh for plasma-based activation of the backside, and applying a backing layer to the plasma-activated backside of the carrier mesh for providing the artificial turf.
D06M 10/02 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements ultrasonic or sonicCorona discharge
An extrusion apparatus suitable for manufacturing artificial turf polymer fiber, in particular from LLDPE that is free of fiber splitting, wherein the extrusion apparatus is characterized in that a ratio of an equivalent diameter of the nozzle outlet over an axial length of the inner channel of the nozzle is from 0.90 to 1.10, or from 0.95 to 1.05.
D01F 6/04 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
The invention relates to a system for manufacturing an artificial turf, including:
a dielectric barrier discharge device including a first electrode and a second electrode;
a conveyor unit configured for moving a carrier mesh through an air gap formed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the carrier mesh includes a backside, and wherein the carrier mesh includes fibers integrated such that a portion of the fibers are exposed on the backside;
a control unit configured to control the dielectric barrier discharge device to apply a dielectric barrier discharge to the backside of the carrier mesh as the carrier mesh moves through the air gap for plasma-activating the backside; and
a dispensing unit configured to apply a backing layer to the plasma-activated backside of the carrier mesh for providing the artificial turf.
B05C 1/08 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is applied to the surface of the work by contact with a member carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. a porous member loaded with a liquid to be applied as a coating for applying liquid or other fluent material to work of indefinite length using a roller
A method of manufacturing an artificial turf provides for moving a carrier mesh through an air gap formed between a first electrode and a second electrode of a dielectric barrier discharge device, applying a dielectric barrier discharge to a backside of the carrier mesh for plasma-based activation of the backside, and applying a backing layer to the plasma-activated backside of the carrier mesh for providing the artificial turf.
B05C 1/08 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is applied to the surface of the work by contact with a member carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. a porous member loaded with a liquid to be applied as a coating for applying liquid or other fluent material to work of indefinite length using a roller
A method of manufacturing an artificial turf provides for moving a carrier mesh through an air gap formed between a first electrode and a second electrode of a dielectric barrier discharge device, applying a dielectric barrier discharge to a backside of the carrier mesh for plasma-based activation of the backside, and applying a backing layer to the plasma-activated backside of the carrier mesh for providing the artificial turf.
B05C 1/08 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is applied to the surface of the work by contact with a member carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. a porous member loaded with a liquid to be applied as a coating for applying liquid or other fluent material to work of indefinite length using a roller
A method of manufacturing an artificial turf provides for moving a carrier mesh through an air gap formed between a first electrode and a second electrode of a dielectric barrier discharge device, applying a dielectric barrier discharge to a backside of the carrier mesh for plasma-based activation of the backside, and applying a backing layer to the plasma-activated backside of the carrier mesh for providing the artificial turf.
D06M 10/02 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements ultrasonic or sonicCorona discharge
An extrusion apparatus suitable for manufacturing artificial turf polymer fiber, in particular from LLDPE that is free of fiber splitting, wherein the extrusion apparatus is characterized in that a ratio of an equivalent diameter of the nozzle outlet over an axial length of the inner channel of the nozzle is from 0.90 to 1.10, or from 0.95 to 1.05.
D01F 6/04 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
The invention relates to a system (100) for manufacturing an artificial turf (136), including: - a dielectric barrier discharge device (112) including a first electrode (402, 602, 604, 958) and a second electrode (404); - a conveyor unit (108, 110, 107) configured for moving a carrier mesh (960) through an air gap (405) formed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the carrier mesh includes a backside, and wherein the carrier mesh includes fibers integrated such that a portion of the fibers are exposed on the backside; - a control unit (114) configured to control the dielectric barrier discharge device to apply a dielectric barrier discharge to the backside of the carrier mesh as the carrier mesh moves through the air gap for plasma-activating the backside; and - a dispensing unit (116) configured to apply a backing layer to the plasma-activated backside of the carrier mesh for providing the artificial turf.
An artificial turf fiber comprising a polymer material and a traction control agent disposed within the polymer, wherein the traction control agent (404) is a grafted polymer (404) comprising a slip agent (302) grafted on a backbone (304) of the grafted polymer (404). The backbone (304) of the traction control agent (404) is made of the same type polymer as the base polymer or a main part of the base polymer. The main part of the base polymer is a polymer making up at least 50%, in particular at least 60%, in particular at least 70% by weight of the base polymer.
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
Disclosed is an extruded artificial turf fiber (100, 800, 900, 1000, 1100) having an arced cross-sectional shape, the arced cross-sectional shape being defined by a boundary line consisting of uninterrupted undulations.
D01D 5/00 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like
D01D 5/253 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like with a non-circular cross sectionSpinnerette packs therefor
D01F 6/04 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins
D01F 6/60 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyamides
Disclosed is an extruded artificial turf fiber (100, 800, 900, 1000, 1100) having an arced cross-sectional shape, the arced cross-sectional shape being defined by a boundary line consisting of uninterrupted undulations.
An artificial turf fiber comprising a polymer material and a traction control agent disposed within the polymer, wherein the traction control agent (404) is a grafted polymer (404) comprising a slip agent (302) grafted on a backbone (304) of the grafted polymer (404). Preferably, the backbone (304) of the traction control agent (404) is made of the same type polymer as the base polymer or a main part of the base polymer and the main part of the base polymer is a polymer making up at least 50%, in particular at least 60%, in particular at least 70% by weight of the base polymer.
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
An artificial turf fiber comprising a polymer material and a traction control agent disposed within the polymer, wherein the traction control agent (404) is a grafted polymer (404) comprising a slip agent (302) grafted on a backbone (304) of the grafted polymer (404).
An artificial turf fiber comprising a polymer material and a traction control agent disposed within the polymer, wherein the traction control agent (404) is a grafted polymer (404) comprising a slip agent (302) grafted on a backbone (304) of the grafted polymer (404).
C08L 23/26 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondCompositions of derivatives of such polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
The invention provides for an artificial turf fiber comprising a polymer grafted with one or more siloxanes, the polymer being a polyolefin or a polyamide.
A polymer-based artificial turf fiber including substances adapted for protecting the fiber against UV radiation. The substances comprise a hindered amine light stabilizer-HALS and a first and a second UV-absorbent substance. The molecular weights of the first and the second UV-absorbent substances differ from each other by at least 100 g/mol.
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 6/90 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyamides
The invention provides for a method of manufacturing artificial turf (1000). The method includes creating a polymer mixture, such as polymer mixture (400), where the polymer mixture is at least a three-phase system. The polymer mixture includes a first polymer, a second polymer and a compatibilizer. The first polymer is a polyamide (PA) and the second polymer is a polyethylene (PE). The first polymer is included in an amount of 0.125 percent to 5 percent by weight, the second polymer is included in an amount of 60 percent to 97 percent by weight and the compatibilizer is included in an amount of 0.375 percent to 15 percent by weight. The first polymer and the second polymer are immiscible, and the first polymer forms polymer beads surrounded by the compatibilizer within the second polymer.
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
D02G 3/02 - Yarns or threads characterised by the material or by the materials from which they are made
An artificial turf system provides an existing artificial turf including a plurality of existing artificial turf fibres and an existing artificial turf backing configured to carry the plurality of existing artificial turf fibres, a new artificial turf comprising a plurality of artificial turf fibres and an artificial turf backing layer, where the artificial turf backing layer comprises a carrier structure configured to carry the plurality of artificial turf fibres, and a geogrid positioned between the existing artificial turf and the backing layer of the new artificial turf.
A method for manufacturing an artificial turf system provides for collecting infill from an existing artificial turf, wherein the collected infill comprises collected rubber granulates, mixing the collected rubber granulates and a binding agent for generating an elastic binding composition, applying the elastic binding composition over a base layer or over an optional existing artificial turf on top of the base layer, and applying a new artificial turf over the elastic binding composition, and the artificial turf system generated therein.
The invention provides for an artificial Turf fiber comprising a polymer grafted with one or more siloxanes, the polymer being a polyolefin or a polyamide.
The invention provides for an artificial turf fiber comprising a polymer grafted with one or more siloxanes, the polymer being a polyolefin or a polyamide.
A method of creating an artificial turf infill comprising providing olive pit fragments from an oil extraction process employing compressing the olives for extracting the olive oil, and tumbling the olive pit fragments to smoothen sharp edges of the olive pit fragments to produce rounded olive pit fragments.
A method for producing an artificial turf fiber, comprising:
preparing a core polymer mixture from a core polymer and a thread polymer forming beads within the core polymer;
coextruding the core polymer mixture with a cladding polymer component into a monofilament, the core polymer mixture forming a cylindrical core, The cladding polymer component forming a cladding encompassing the core with a non-circular profile;
quenching the monofilament;
reheating the quenched monofilament;
stretching the reheated monofilament to deform the beads into threadlike regions; and
providing one or more of the stretched monofilaments as the artificial turf fiber.
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
D06N 7/00 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material
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ARTIFICIAL TURF FIBER COMPRISING A POLYOLEFIN GRAFTED WITH SILOXANES
An artificial turf infill comprising a thermally treated olive pit material. The thermally treated olive pit material exhibits exceptional antimicrobial resistance and biodegradation resistance in moist and humid conditions. In some embodiments, the thermally treated olive pit material comprises olive pit fragments that have been heated to a sufficiently high temperature to chemically modify the structure/composition of the hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin components and render them resistant to biodegradation in moist/humid environment.
A method of creating an artificial turf infill comprising providing olive pit fragments from an oil extraction process employing compressing the olives for extracting the olive oil, and tumbling the olive pit fragments to smoothen sharp edges of the olive pit fragments to produce rounded olive pit fragments.
B01J 2/12 - Processes or devices for granulating materials, in generalRendering particulate materials free flowing in general, e.g. making them hydrophobic in rotating drums
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ARTIFICIAL TURF INFILL WITH OLIVE PIT FRAGMENTS AND MICROPOROUS ZEOLITE PARTICLES
An artificial turf infill with thermally treated olive pit material. The thermally treated olive pit material exhibits exceptional antimicrobial resistance and biodegradation resistance in moist and humid conditions. In some embodiments, the thermally treated olive pit material comprises olive pit fragments that have been heated to a sufficiently high temperature to chemically modify the structure/composition of the hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin components and render them resistant to biodegradation in moist/humid environment.
The invention relates to a completely or partially compostable turf (202, 300) the turf being a completely or partially compostable artificial turf or a hybrid turf (202) comprising a completely or partially compostable hybrid turf support, the turf comprising a decomposition inhibitor, the decomposition inhibitor in the turf being adapted to lose its functionality or leave the turf until a defined period of time has elapsed.
An artificial turf fiber comprising at least one monofilament, each monofilament comprising a cylindrical core and a cladding. The core comprises a core polymer and threadlike regions formed by a thread polymer and embedded in the core polymer. The cladding is formed by a cladding polymer surrounding the core. It has a non-circular profile and is miscible with the core polymer.
D01D 5/253 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like with a non-circular cross sectionSpinnerette packs therefor
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 6/90 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyamides
D01F 6/92 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyesters
D06N 7/00 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material
An artificial turf fiber comprising a polymer material and an anti-slip agent disposed within the polymer, characterized in that the anti-slip agent has an effective rate of migration in the polymer material and is provided in the polymer material in an effective amount to provide effective reduction of the fiber friction coefficient on the surface of the fiber for at least one year, preferably for at least 2 years, more preferably for at least 5 years, and most preferably for at least 10 years.
An artificial turf fiber comprising a polymer material and an anti-slip agent disposed within the polymer, characterized in that the anti-slip agent has an effective rate of migration in the polymer material and is provided in the polymer material in an effective amount to provide effective reduction of the fiber friction coefficient on the surface of the fiber for at least one year, preferably for at least 2 years, more preferably for at least 5 years, and most preferably for at least 10 years.
An artificial turf fiber comprising a polymer material and an anti-slip agent disposed within the polymer, characterized in that the anti-slip agent has an effective rate of migration in the polymer material and is provided in the polymer material in an effective amount to provide effective reduction of the fiber friction coefficient on the surface of the fiber for at least one year, preferably for at least 2 years, more preferably for at least 5 years, and most preferably for at least 10 years.
D01F 6/04 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
An artificial turf fiber comprising a polymer material and an anti-slip agent disposed within the polymer, characterized in that the anti-slip agent has an effective rate of migration in the polymer material and is provided in the polymer material in an effective amount to provide effective reduction of the fiber friction coefficient on the surface of the fiber for at least one year, preferably for at least 2 years, more preferably for at least 5 years, and most preferably for at least 10 years.
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 6/04 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins
The invention provides for a method of delaying and reducing texture reversion of a textured artificial turf yarn (145), characterized by using a stretched and textured monofilament yarn as the textured artificial turf yarn, the stretched and textured monofilament yarn comprising a polymer mixture (400, 500), wherein the polymer mixture is at least a three-phase system, wherein the polymer mixture comprises a first polymer (402), a second polymer (404), and a compatibilizer (406), wherein the first polymer and the second polymer are immiscible, wherein the first polymer forms polymer beads (408) surrounded by the compatibilizer within the second polymer.
D01D 5/22 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like with a crimped or curled structureFormation of filaments, threads, or the like with a special structure to simulate wool
D01F 8/04 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
D01F 8/16 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one other macromolecular compound obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D02G 1/12 - Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns or threads, giving them latent characteristics using stuffer boxes
D02G 1/16 - Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns or threads, giving them latent characteristics using jets or streams of turbulent gases, e.g. air, steam
D02J 1/22 - Stretching or tensioning, shrinking or relaxing, e.g. by use of overfeed and underfeed apparatus, or preventing stretch
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
D02J 13/00 - Heating or cooling the yarn, thread, cord, rope, or the like, not specific to any one of the processes provided for in this subclass
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
A method of manufacturing artificial turf creating a liquid polymer mixture, wherein the polymer mixture is at least a two-phase system. A first one of the phases includes a first polymer and a first dye, and a second one of the phases of the polymer mixture includes a second polymer and a second dye of a different color than the first dye. The first and the second phase are immiscible, the first phase forming polymer beads within the second phase. The method further includes extruding the polymer mixture into a monofilament including a marbled pattern of the first and second color; quenching the monofilament; reheating the monofilament; stretching the reheated monofilament to deform the polymer beads into threadlike regions and to form the monofilament into an artificial turf fiber; and incorporating the artificial turf fiber into an artificial turf backing.
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 6/92 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyesters
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
D02J 1/22 - Stretching or tensioning, shrinking or relaxing, e.g. by use of overfeed and underfeed apparatus, or preventing stretch
D01D 5/088 - Cooling filaments, threads or the like, leaving the spinnerettes
D01D 5/098 - Melt-spinning methods with simultaneous stretching
D01F 6/90 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyamides
The invention provides for a method of manufacturing artificial turf (1000). The method includes creating a polymer mixture, such as polymer mixture (400), where the polymer mixture is at least a three-phase system. The polymer mixture includes a first polymer, a second polymer and a compatibilizer. The first polymer is a polyamide (PA) and the second polymer is a polyethylene (PE). The first polymer is included in an amount of 0.125 percent to 5 percent by weight, the second polymer is included in an amount of 60 percent to 97 percent by weight and the compatibilizer is included in an amount of 0.375 percent to 15 percent by weight. The first polymer and the second polymer are immiscible, and the first polymer forms polymer beads surrounded by the compatibilizer within the second polymer.
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
The invention provides for a method of manufacturing artificial turf (1000). The method includes creating a polymer mixture, such as polymer mixture (400), where the polymer mixture is at least a three-phase system. The polymer mixture includes a first polymer, a second polymer and a compatibilizer. The first polymer is a polyamide (PA) and the second polymer is a polyethylene (PE). The first polymer is included in an amount of 0.125 percent to 5 percent by weight, the second polymer is included in an amount of 60 percent to 97 percent by weight and the compatibilizer is included in an amount of 0.375 percent to 15 percent by weight. The first polymer and the second polymer are immiscible, and the first polymer forms polymer beads surrounded by the compatibilizer within the second polymer.
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
D02G 3/02 - Yarns or threads characterised by the material or by the materials from which they are made
D06N 7/00 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material
D06N 7/02 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material composed of mixtures of substances
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
A system and method for processing an artificial turf, and a product produced by the method, is provided. The method includes providing an artificial turf having an infill, separating at least a portion of the infill from the artificial turf, downsizing the artificial turf into artificial turf fragments and rotationally mixing and translating, by a melt system, the artificial turf fragments at a pressure less than a maximum predefined pressure to form a melt. The maximum predefined pressure is between about 0.08 - 20 bar.
B01F 7/04 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with paddles or arms
E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
50.
ARTIFICIAL TURF PRODUCTION USING A NUCLEATING AGENT
The invention provides for a method of manufacturing artificial turf (1000), The method comprising the steps of: —creating (100) a polymer mixture (100, 400, 500) comprising at least one polymer and a nucleat ing agent for crystallizing the at least one polymer; —extruding (102) the polymer mixture into a monofilament (606); —quenching (104) the monofilament; —reheating (106) the monofilament; —stretching (108) the reheated monofilament to form the monofilament into an artificial turf fiber (1004), wherein during the stretching the nucleating agent boosts the creation of crystalline portions of the at least one polymer within the monofilament; —incorporating (110) the artificial turf fiber into an artificial turf backing, thereby mechanically fixing the monofilaments of the arranged artificial turf fibers in the artificial turf backing.
The invention provides for a method of manufacturing artificial turf (1000), The method comprising the steps of: —creating (100) a polymer mixture (100, 400, 500) comprising at least one polymer and a nucleat ing agent for crystallizing the at least one polymer; —extruding (102) the polymer mixture into a monofilament (606); —quenching (104) the monofilament; —reheating (106) the monofilament; —stretching (108) the reheated monofilament to form the monofilament into an artificial turf fiber (1004), wherein during the stretching the nucleating agent boosts the creation of crystalline portions of the at least one polymer within the monofilament; —incorporating (110) the artificial turf fiber into an artificial turf backing, thereby mechanically fixing the monofilaments of the arranged artificial turf fibers in the artificial turf backing.
FIG. 2a
The invention provides for a method of manufacturing artificial turf (1000), The method comprising the steps of: —creating (100) a polymer mixture (100, 400, 500) comprising at least one polymer and a nucleat ing agent for crystallizing the at least one polymer; —extruding (102) the polymer mixture into a monofilament (606); —quenching (104) the monofilament; —reheating (106) the monofilament; —stretching (108) the reheated monofilament to form the monofilament into an artificial turf fiber (1004), wherein during the stretching the nucleating agent boosts the creation of crystalline portions of the at least one polymer within the monofilament; —incorporating (110) the artificial turf fiber into an artificial turf backing, thereby mechanically fixing the monofilaments of the arranged artificial turf fibers in the artificial turf backing.
FIG. 2a
FIG. 2b
The invention provides for a method of manufacturing artificial turf (1000), The method comprising the steps of: —creating (100) a polymer mixture (100, 400, 500) comprising at least one polymer and a nucleat ing agent for crystallizing the at least one polymer; —extruding (102) the polymer mixture into a monofilament (606); —quenching (104) the monofilament; —reheating (106) the monofilament; —stretching (108) the reheated monofilament to form the monofilament into an artificial turf fiber (1004), wherein during the stretching the nucleating agent boosts the creation of crystalline portions of the at least one polymer within the monofilament; —incorporating (110) the artificial turf fiber into an artificial turf backing, thereby mechanically fixing the monofilaments of the arranged artificial turf fibers in the artificial turf backing.
FIG. 2a
FIG. 2b
FIG. 2c
D01F 6/04 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins
D01D 5/088 - Cooling filaments, threads or the like, leaving the spinnerettes
A method for manufacturing an artificial turf fiber includes creating a polymer mixture that includes, 60-99% by weight of an LLDPE polymer and 1-15% by weight of an LDPE polymer. The method further includes extruding the polymer mixture into a monofilament; quenching the monofilament; reheating the monofilament; and stretching the reheated monofilament to form the monofilament into the artificial turf fiber.
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 1/02 - Addition of substances to the spinning solution or to the melt
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
D06N 7/00 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material
A method for manufacturing an artificial turf system provides for collecting infill from an existing artificial turf, wherein the collected infill comprises collected rubber granulates, mixing the collected rubber granulates and a binding agent for generating an elastic binding composition, applying the elastic binding composition over a base layer or over an optional existing artificial turf on top of the base layer, and applying a new artificial turf over the elastic binding composition, and the artificial turf system generated therein.
The invention relates to a polymer-based artificial turf fiber comprising substances (216) adapted for protecting the fiber against UV radiation. The substances comprise a hindered amine light stabilizer—HALS and a first and a second UV-absorbent substance. The molecular weights of the first and the second UV-absorbent substances differ from each other by at least 100 g/mol.
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 6/90 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyamides
A synthetic turf (300) includes a plurality of synthetic turf fibers (102) knitted together to form a knitted backing layer (104) of the synthetic turf, and a water permeable polyurethane coat (114) formed on the knitted backing layer.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
A method of manufacturing artificial turf creating a liquid polymer mixture, wherein the polymer mixture is at least a two-phase system. A first one of the phases includes a first polymer and a first dye, and a second one of the phases of the polymer mixture includes a second polymer and a second dye. The second dye has a different color than the first dye, the second polymer being of the same or of a different type as the first polymer. The first and the second phase are immiscible, the first phase forming polymer beads within the second phase. The method further includes extruding the polymer mixture into a monofilament including a marbled pattern of the first and second color; quenching the monofilament; reheating the monofilament; stretching the reheated monofilament to deform the polymer beads into threadlike regions and to form the monofilament into an artificial turf fiber; and incorporating the artificial turf fiber into an artificial turf backing.
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 6/92 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyesters
D01F 1/02 - Addition of substances to the spinning solution or to the melt
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
D02J 1/22 - Stretching or tensioning, shrinking or relaxing, e.g. by use of overfeed and underfeed apparatus, or preventing stretch
D01D 5/088 - Cooling filaments, threads or the like, leaving the spinnerettes
D01D 5/098 - Melt-spinning methods with simultaneous stretching
D01F 6/90 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyamides
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Polymer coextrusion head with a dual-channel nozzle
A coextrusion head for manufacturing a bicomponent polymer fiber, comprising a first inlet for receiving a core polymer component, a second inlet for receiving a cladding polymer component, and a dual-channel nozzle comprising an inner channel and an outer channel encompassing the inner channel. The inner and outer channel are in hydraulic connection with the first and second inlet, respectively. The dual-channel nozzle further comprises a joining path establishing a hydraulic connection between the inner channel, the outer channel, and a nozzle outlet of the dual-channel nozzle. The joining path is adapted for bringing the core polymer component and the cladding polymer component into contact with each other such that a contact layer comprising a mixture of the core polymer component and the cladding polymer component is formed between the core polymer component and the cladding polymer component.
An artificial turf fiber comprising at least one monofilament, each monofilament comprising a cylindrical core and a cladding. The core comprises a core polymer and threadlike regions formed by a thread polymer and embedded in the core polymer. The cladding is formed by a cladding polymer surrounding the core. It has a non-circular profile and is miscible with the core polymer.
D01D 5/253 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like with a non-circular cross sectionSpinnerette packs therefor
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 6/90 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyamides
D01F 6/92 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyesters
D06N 7/00 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material
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Production of an artificial turf fiber with a non-circular cladding
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
D02J 13/00 - Heating or cooling the yarn, thread, cord, rope, or the like, not specific to any one of the processes provided for in this subclass
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
The invention provides for a method of delaying and reducing texture reversion of a textured artificial turf yarn (145), characterized by using a stretched and textured monofilament yarn as the textured artificial turf yarn, the stretched and textured monofilament yarn comprising a polymer mixture (400, 500), wherein the polymer mixture is at least a three-phase system, wherein the polymer mixture comprises a first polymer (402), a second polymer (404), and a compatibilizer (406), wherein the first polymer and the second polymer are immiscible, wherein the first polymer forms polymer beads (408) surrounded by the compatibilizer within the second polymer.
B29C 33/02 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means
B29C 33/04 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means using liquids, gas or steam
B29C 33/06 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means using radiation
C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
D02G 1/16 - Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns or threads, giving them latent characteristics using jets or streams of turbulent gases, e.g. air, steam
D02J 1/22 - Stretching or tensioning, shrinking or relaxing, e.g. by use of overfeed and underfeed apparatus, or preventing stretch
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
D01F 8/16 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one other macromolecular compound obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D02G 1/12 - Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns or threads, giving them latent characteristics using stuffer boxes
The invention relates to a completely or partially compostable turf (202, 300) the turf being a completely or partially compostable artificial turf or a hybrid turf (202) comprising a completely or partially compostable hybrid turf support, the turf comprising a decomposition inhibitor, the decomposition inhibitor in the turf being adapted to lose its functionality or leave the turf until a defined period of time has elapsed.
Playing surface (300, 400, 500, 600), in particular a sports floor or playing field. The playing surface comprises a substrate layer (302) lying on top of a base layer (310) and one or more additional layers (502, 308, 602) lying on top of the substrate layer. The substrate layer is a leveled, compacted mixture of elastic granules (304) and stones (302). At least one of the additional layers is an elastic layer (308). The substrate layer and the one or more additional layers form the playing surface.
The present invention relates to a turf infill (100) comprising a mixture of -cork particles, wherein the cork particles are coated with a polymer and/or resin component, and -rubber particles, wherein the rubber particles are coated with a polymer and/or resin component.
The present invention relates to an artificial turf infill (10) and to an artificial turf (600) comprising the artificial turf infill (10). The artificial turf infill (10) comprises a plurality of microporous zeolite mineral particles, the particles having pores that form openings on the outer surface of the microporous zeolite mineral particles, wherein the outer surface of at least some of the microporous zeolite mineral particles is partly coated with a polyurethane coating, wherein the coating extends over some of the pores, forming respective covers of the openings, wherein the polyurethane coating coats a portion of the inner surface of the covered pores in the region of the cover, and wherein the polyurethane coating extends over the entire surface of each partly coated microporous zeolite mineral particle with a uniform coverage ratio, the coverage ratio being between 20% and 99%.
The invention provides for a method of disinfecting an artificial turf structure (400A- C), comprising: applying to the artificial turf structure (400A-C) a mixture of microporous zeolite mineral and at least one of copper and silver.
A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
A synthetic turf testing apparatus includes a test element, wherein the test element has a contact surface for contacting a synthetic turf surface, wherein the test element includes a temperature sensor for measuring a time dependent surface temperature of the contact surface; a pedestal attached to the test element, wherein the pedestal is configured for applying force to the test element; a carriage for translating the pedestal along a translational path; a guide structure for supporting the carriage and guiding the carriage along the translational path; and an actuator for moving the carriage relative to the guide structure.
The invention relates to a polymer-based artificial turf fiber comprising substances (216) adapted for protecting the fiber against UV radiation. The substances comprise a hindered amine light stabilizer -HALS and a first and a second UV- absorbent substance. The molecular weights of the first and the second UV- absorbent substances differ from each other by at least 100 g/mol.
A synthetic turf (300) includes a plurality of synthetic turf fibers (102) knitted together to form a knitted backing layer (104) of the synthetic turf, and a water permeable polyurethane coat (114) formed on the knitted backing layer.
An artificial turf system (100) provides an existing artificial turf (102) including a plurality of existing artificial turf fibres (104) and an existing artificial turf backing (106) configured to carry the plurality of existing artificial turf fibres, a new artificial turf comprising a plurality of artificial turf fibres and an artificial turf backing layer, where the artificial turf backing layer comprises a carrier structure (302) configured to carry the plurality of artificial turf fibres, and a geogrid (114) positioned between the existing artificial turf and the backing layer of the new artificial turf.
A method (200) for manufacturing an artificial turf system (700, 950) provides for collecting (202) infill from an existing artificial turf (500), wherein the collected infill comprises collected rubber granulates, mixing (206) the collected rubber granulates and a binding agent for generating an elastic binding composition, applying (208) the elastic binding composition over a base layer (140) or over an optional existing artificial turf on top of the base layer, and applying (210) a new artificial turf (600) over the elastic binding composition, and the artificial turf system generated therein.
The invention relates to an artificial turf system (160), comprising an existing artificial turf (112), an elastic layer (106) and a new artificial turf (120). The existing artificial turf (112) comprises a plurality of existing artificial turf fibres (107) and existing infill granules (105). The existing infill granules lie between the existing artificial turf fibers and form an existing infill layer (110) on top of a carrier structure (108). The elastic layer (106) is formed by a hardened binder. At least a lower portion of the elastic layer overlaps with and penetrates at least an upper portion of the existing infill layer. The new artificial turf (120) comprises a plurality of new artificial turf fibres (109).
The invention provides for textured artificial turf yarn, a system and a method of manufacturing thereof, an artificial turf, and a method and a system of manufacturing thereof. The texturing system for gas-dynamic texturing of an artificial turf yarn (119) comprises: a texturing apparatus (114) comprising an inlet (130) for a fluid under pressure for gas-dynamic texturing of the artificial turf yarn in the texturing apparatus, wherein the fluid has a temperature above ambient temperature; an apparatus heating device (129) being configured to heat the texturing apparatus by electromagnetic induction or through physical contact with the texturing apparatus..
D02G 1/16 - Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns or threads, giving them latent characteristics using jets or streams of turbulent gases, e.g. air, steam
22 based polyethercarbonate polyol (932), the polyethercarbonate polyol having a viscosity of at least 800 mPas at 25°C; - reacting (604) the initial mixture into a prepolymer mixture, the prepolymer mixture comprising a prepolymer, the prepolymer mixture being adapted for use as the 1C polyurethane system.
C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
The invention relates to a method of producing a polyurethane floor panel (320), the method comprising: - mixing (102) rubber powder (308), a polyol (302), an isocyanate component (304) and a thermo-selective catalyst (306) for creating a liquid two- component polyurethane reaction mixture (208), the thermo-selective catalyst (306) being adapted to trigger the reaction of the polyols and the isocyanate into polyurethane selectively in case the temperature of the reaction mixture exceeds an activation temperature of the thermo-selective catalyst; - stirring (104) the reaction mixture for at least 15 minutes; - filling (106) the stirred liquid reaction mixture into a mold (202); - applying (108) pressure under a temperature that exceeds the activation temperature on the mold; and - removing (110) the hardened polyurethane floor panel from the mold.
A method for producing an artificial turf fiber, comprising: ‒ preparing a core polymer mixture from a core polymer and a thread polymer forming beads within the core polymer; ‒ coextruding the core polymer mixture with a cladding polymer component into a monofilament, the core polymer mixture forming a cylindrical core, the cladding polymer component forming a cladding encompassing the core with a non-circular profile; ‒ quenching the monofilament; ‒ reheating the quenched monofilament; ‒ stretching the reheated monofilament to deform the beads into threadlike regions; and ‒ providing one or more of the stretched monofilaments as the artificial turf fiber.
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
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POLYMER COEXTRUSION HEAD WITH A DUAL-CHANNEL NOZZLE
A coextrusion head for manufacturing a bicomponent polymer fiber, comprising a first inlet for receiving a core polymer component (206), a second inlet for receiving a cladding polymer component (204), and a dual-channel nozzle (100) comprising an inner channel (102, 104) and an outer channel (104, 106) encompassing the inner channel (102, 104). The inner and outer channel (104, 106) are in hydraulic connection with the first and second inlet, respectively. The dual- channel nozzle (100) further comprises a joining path (106, 108) establishing a hydraulic connection between the inner channel (102, 104), the outer channel (104, 106), and a nozzle outlet (108, 110) of the dual-channel nozzle (100). The joining path (106, 108) is adapted for bringing the core polymer component (206) and the cladding polymer component (204) into contact with each other such that a contact layer comprising a mixture of the core polymer component (206) and the cladding polymer component (204) is formed between the core polymer component (206) and the cladding polymer component.
An artificial turf fiber (604) comprising at least one monofilament (100), each monofilament comprising a cylindrical core (110) and a cladding (102). The core comprises a core polymer (112) and threadlike regions (400) formed by a thread polymer (202) and embedded in the core polymer. The cladding is formed by a cladding polymer surrounding the core. It has a non-circular profile and is miscible with the core polymer.
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
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ARTIFICIAL TURF VISUAL MARKING ELEMENT FOR MARKING A TURF SURFACE
A turf surface (200) which comprises one or more natural turf portions (202) comprising natural grass plants (206) and at least one hybrid turf portion (204) comprising an artificial turf visual marking element (100) and the natural grass plants (206). The artificial turf visual marking element comprises an artificial turf backing (102). The artificial turf backing is divided into at least one visual marking region (104) and a structural support region (106) at least partially surrounding each of the at least one visual marking region. The artificial turf backing comprises holes (112) throughout the visual marking region. The artificial turf backing comprises the holes (112) throughout the structural support region. The natural grass plants of the hybrid turf portion comprise roots (208) growing through the holes. The artificial turf visual marking element further comprises contrasting (114) artificial turf fibers attached to the artificial turf backing only within the visual marking region. The contrasting artificial turf fibers provide a visual contrast to the natural grass plants within the visual marking region and the support region.
The invention relates to a method for producing a 1C polyurethane system adapted for creating an elastic floor layer(129) at temperatures at or below 10°C. The method comprises creating (602) an initial mixture(900). The initial mixture comprises a mixture of MDI monomers, polymeric MDI and a polyol component. The MDI monomer mixture comprises 2,2' MDI, 2,4' MDI and 4,4' MDI,wherein at least 3.8% by weight of the initial mixture consist of the 2,2' MDI. The polyol component comprises EO-end-capped polypropyleneglycoland a further polyol. The method further comprises reacting(604)the initial mixture into a prepolymer mixture comprising a prepolymer being the reaction product of the MDI monomers, the polymeric MDIand the polyol component.
C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
The invention provides for an artificial turf fiber comprising or consisting of polymer material. The polymer material comprises a first flame retardant. The first flame retardant is a salt having a positive enthalpy of solution in water.
The invention relates to a method for producing a 1 C polyurethane adhesive (1 12) adapted to harden at temperatures at or below 10°C. The method comprises creating (702) an initial mixture (900) comprising: • a mixture of MDI monomers, the MDI monomers comprising 2,2' MDI, 2,4' MDI and 4,4' MDI; • polymeric MDI; • a polyol component comprising an EO-end-capped PPG and a further polyol; and reacting (704) the initial mixture into a prepolymer mixture to be used as the 1C polyurethane adhesive.
C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
The invention provides for textured artificial turf yarn, a method of manufacturing thereof, an artificial turf carpet, and a method of manufacturing thereof. The method of manufacturing a textured artificial turf yarn (122) comprises: providing (600) a monofilament yarn (119), wherein the monofilament yarn comprises a polymer blend of polymers (138, 139; 402, 404; 402, 404, 502); receiving (602) differential scanning calorimetry, DSC, data of a sample of the polymer blend; determining (604) one or more melting temperatures of the monofilament yarn using the DSC data; and texturing(606) the monofilament yarn within a chosen temperature range using a texturing device (114) to provide a textured artificial turf yarn, wherein the chosen temperature range is selected using the one or more melting temperatures.
D02G 1/16 - Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns or threads, giving them latent characteristics using jets or streams of turbulent gases, e.g. air, steam
D02J 1/08 - Interlacing constituent filaments without breakage thereof, e.g. by use of turbulent air streams
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
82.
A METHOD OF DELAYING AND REDUCING TEXTURE REVERSION OF A TEXTURED ARTIFICIAL TURF YARN
The invention provides for a method of delaying and reducing texture reversion of a textured artificial turf yarn (145), characterized by using a stretched and textured monofilament yarn as the textured artificial turf yarn, the stretched and textured monofilament yarn comprising a polymer mixture (400, 500), wherein the polymer mixture is at least a three-phase system, wherein the polymer mixture comprises a first polymer (402), a second polymer (404), and a compatibilizer (406), wherein the first polymer and the second polymer are immiscible, wherein the first polymer forms polymer beads (408) surrounded by the compatibilizer within the second polymer.
D02G 1/12 - Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns or threads, giving them latent characteristics using stuffer boxes
D02J 13/00 - Heating or cooling the yarn, thread, cord, rope, or the like, not specific to any one of the processes provided for in this subclass
D02G 1/16 - Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns or threads, giving them latent characteristics using jets or streams of turbulent gases, e.g. air, steam
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 6/60 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyamides
D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
D01F 8/08 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyacrylonitrile as constituent
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
D01F 8/16 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one other macromolecular compound obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D01F 8/04 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
The invention relates to a completely or partially compostableturf (202, 300) the turf being a completely or partially compostable artificial turf or a hybrid turf (202) comprising a completely or partially compostable hybrid turf support, the turf comprising a decomposition inhibitor, thedecomposition inhibitor in the turf being adapted to lose its functionality or leave the turf untila defined period of time has elapsed.
A method for manufacturing an artificial turf fiber includes creating a polymer mixture that includes, 60-99% by weight of an LLDPE polymer and 1-15% by weight of an LDPE polymer. The method further includes extruding the polymer mixture into a monofilament; quenching the monofilament; reheating the monofilament; and stretching the reheated monofilament to form the monofilament into the artificial turf fiber.
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 1/02 - Addition of substances to the spinning solution or to the melt
D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
D01F 8/12 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyamide as constituent
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Method, apparatus and system for producing a polyurethane sports flooring
A method for producing polyurethane flooring includes providing polyurethane reactive components including a isocyanate component and a polyol component, determining environmental data, determining process parameters for mixing the polyurethane reactive components, wherein the process parameters depend on the environmental data, mixing the foam for the polyurethane flooring by mixing the isocyanate component and the polyol component using a froth foam process with the process parameters, applying a first lane of the liquid foam to a ground, applying a second lane of the liquid foam to the ground, wherein a side edge of the second lane gets in contact with a side edge of the first lane, wherein the process parameter are determined so that the foam of the first lane is not cured before applying the foam of the second lane. Furthermore, the invention relates to an apparatus and a system for producing a polyurethane flooring.
E01C 19/46 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for preparing and placing the materials
E01C 7/35 - Topping or surface dressingsMethods of mixing, impregnating, or spreading them
A machine for manufacturing artificial turf includes a fiber inserter configured to incorporate artificial turf fiber into an artificial turf backing to form the artificial turf. The artificial turf includes an underside and an artificial turf surface. The machine further includes a coater configured to coat the underside with a colloidal latex coating. The colloidal latex coating has an exposed surface. The machine further includes an applicator configured to wett an exposed surface of the colloidal latex coating with an anti-blistering agent. The machine further includes a heater configured to heat the underside to cure the colloidal latex coating into a solid latex coating.
D05C 17/00 - Embroidered or tufted productsBase fabrics specially adapted for embroidered workInserts for producing surface irregularities in embroidered products
A method of manufacturing a tufted surface covering includes incorporating tuft fiber into a backing to form the tufted surface covering, wherein the tufted surface covering includes an underside and a pile surface; coating the underside with a colloidal latex coating, wherein the colloidal latex coating has an exposed surface; wetting the exposed surface with an anti-blistering agent; and heating at least the underside to cure the colloidal latex coating into a solid latex coating.
The invention relates to an artificial turf (140) comprising: - a layer (132) of artificial turf fibers (130), the layer having an upper side (US) and a lower side (LS), wherein first portions of the artificial turf fibers protrude from the upper side and second portions of the artificial turf fibers protruding from the lower side, the first portions forming artificial grass blades (130); - a backing on the lower side of the layer, the backing being a solidified, inhomogeneous latex mixture of a first latex (602, 706) and a second latex (604, 708), the first latex in the dry state being less water-swellable than the second latex in the dry state, the backing contacting at least the second portions and mechanically fixing the artificial turf fibers in the layer.
The invention relates to a method of producing a support mat (200) for hybrid turf (312), the method comprising: - placing a degradable mesh (216) on top of a non-degradable (206), synthetic fiber mesh to form a multi-layer structure having an upper side (US) and a lower side (LS); - incorporating artificial turf fibers (222) into the multi-layer structure such that the artificial turf fibers penetrate the multi-layer structure as a whole and such that portions of the artificial turf fibers extend upwardly from the upper side of the multi-layer structure, each artificial turf fiber being a monofilament generated by an extruder or a bundle of extruder-generated monofilaments, - applying a liquid backing (220) to the lower side (LS) of the multi-layer structure; and - solidifying the liquid backing, the multi-layer structure with the incorporated artificial turf fiber and the backing forming the support mat.
D06N 3/18 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof with two layers of different macromolecular materials
The invention relates to a method of manufacturing artificial turf (200), the method comprising: - creating (102) a polymer mixture (300, 400, 500) comprising • a first polymer (304; 404;504) in an amount of at least 57% by weight of the polymer mixture, wherein a portion (304, 404, 506) of at least 30 % by weight of the first polymer is made from the renewable carbon source; and • a second polymer (302; 402, 502) in an amount of at least 8 % by weight of the polymer mixture, the second polymer being HDPE; - extruding (104) the polymer mixture; - generating (106) the artificial turf fibers (202) from the extruded polymer mixture.
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
The method includes creating a polymer mixture, wherein the polymer mixture includes a stabilizing polymer, a bulk polymer, a flame retardant polymer combination, and a compatibilizer. The stabilizing polymer and the bulk polymer are immiscible. The stabilizing polymer includes fibers surrounded by the compatibilizer within the bulk polymer. The stabilizing polymer is aramid. The flame retardant polymer combination is a mixture of triazin and melamine. The method further includes extruding the polymer mixture into a monofilament. The method further includes quenching the monofilament. The method further includes reheating the monofilament. The method further includes stretching the reheated monofilament to align the fibers relative to each other and to form the monofilament into an artificial turf fiber. The method further includes incorporating the artificial turf fiber into an artificial turf backing.
D01F 1/07 - Addition of substances to the spinning solution or to the melt for making fire- or flame-proof filaments
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
D01F 6/90 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyamides
D01F 6/92 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyesters
Artificial turf surface (100, 200) comprising an artificial turf carpet (102) with a pile (104), wherein the artificial turf carpet comprises a backing (106). The artificial turf carpet further comprises artificial grass fibers (108). The artificial grass fibers are tufted (110) into the backing. The artificial grass fibers form the pile. The artificial grass fibers are secured to the backing. The artificial turf surface further comprises an artificial turf infill (114) distributed within the pile, wherein the artificial turf infill comprises irregularly shaped grains (116), wherein the grains comprise an agglomerate comprising at least one type of non-elastomeric thermoplastic. At least a portion of the grains have fibrous extensions (302).
The invention provides for an synthetic turf testing apparatus (100) comprising: a test element (136), wherein the test element has a contact surface (137) for contacting an synthetic turf surface (102), wherein the test element comprises a temperature sensor (406) for measuring a time dependent surface temperature (714) of the contact surface; a pedestal (132) attached to the test element, wherein the pedestal is configured for applying force to the test element; a carriage (116) for translating the pedestal along a translational path (120); a guide structure (114) for supporting the carriage and guiding the carriage along the translational path; and an actuator (121) for moving the carriage relative to the guide structure.
The invention relates to a method for producing a polyurethane flooring (129) for a sports field (136), the method comprising: - providing (502) reactive components for producing polyurethane, the reactive components comprising an A component (902) being a polyol mixture and a B component (904) being an isocyanate mixture and water (914), the B component comprising: o 2,2' Methyiendiphenyldiisocyanate (922); o diphenylmethane-2,4'-diisocyanate (924); o diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (926); and o isocyanate prepolymer (932); - mixing (504) the reactive components for generating a liquid polyurethane reaction mixture (129); - applying (506) the polyurethane reaction mixture (128) to a ground (103) of the sports field before chemical reactions in the reaction mixture have generated a solid polyurethane foam, the polyurethane foam after its solidification to be used as the polyurethane flooring.
The invention provides for a method for manufacturing an artificial turf fiber, the method comprising: - creating a polymer mixture comprising:. 60-99 % by weight of an LLDPE polymer;. 1-15% by weight of an LDPE polymer; - extruding the polymer mixture into a monofilament; - quenching the monofilament; - reheating the monofilament; - stretching the reheated monofilament to form the monofilament into the artificial turf fiber.
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
The invention provides for a method of manufacturing artificial turf (1000), the method comprising the steps of: - creating (100) a liquid polymer mixture (100, 400, 500), wherein the polymer mixture is at least a two-phase system, a first one (402) of the phases comprising a first polymer and a first dye, a second one (404) of the phases of the polymer mixture comprising a second polymer and a second dye, the second dye having a different color than the first dye, the second polymer being of the same or of a different type as the first polymer, the first and the second phase being immiscible, the first phase forming polymer beads within the second phase; - extruding (102) the polymer mixture into a monofilament (606) comprising a marbled pattern of the first and second color; - quenching (104) the monofilament; - reheating (106) the monofilament; - stretching (108) the reheated monofilament to deform the polymer beads into threadlike regions (800) and to form the monofilament into an artificial turf fiber (1004); - incorporating (110) the artificial turf fiber into an artificial turf backing (1002).
D01F 6/90 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyamides
D01F 6/92 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyesters
D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
The invention provides for a machine for manufacturing artificial turf. The machine comprises a fiber inserter (106) configured for incorporating artificial turf fiber (104) into an artificial turf backing (102) to form the artificial turf. The artificial turf comprises an underside (114) and an artificial turf surface (116). The machine further comprises a coater (110) configured for coating the underside with a colloidal latex coating (112). The colloidal latex coating has an exposed surface (124). The machine further comprises an applicator (120) configured for wetting an exposed surface of the colloidal latex coating with an anti-blistering agent. The machine further comprises a heater (126) configured for heating the underside to cure the colloidal latex coating into a solid latex coating.
D05C 17/00 - Embroidered or tufted productsBase fabrics specially adapted for embroidered workInserts for producing surface irregularities in embroidered products
D06N 7/00 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material
The invention provides for a method of manufacturing a tufted surface covering (200). The method comprises: incorporating (700) tuft fiber (201) into a backing (100) to form the tufted surface covering, wherein the tufted surface covering comprises an underside (202) and a pile surface (204); coating (702) the underside with a colloidal latex coating (300), wherein the colloidal latex coating has an exposed surface (302); wetting (704) the exposed surface with an anti-blistering agent (400); and heating (706) at least the underside to cure the colloidal latex coating into a solid latex coating (600).
Method for producing a polyurethane flooring for a sports ground, wherein a polyurethane foam (128) is applied to a ground in at least two lanes arranged adjacent to each other, comprising the following steps: providing polyurethane reactive components comprising a isocyanate component and a polyol component, determining environmental data, determining process parameters for mixing the polyurethane reactive components, wherein the process parameters depend on the environmental data, mixing the foam (128) by mixing the polyurethane reactive components using a froth foam process with the process parameters, applying a first lane of the liquid foam (128), applying a second lane of the liquid foam (128), wherein a side edge of the second lane gets in contact with a side edge of the first lane, wherein the process parameter are determined so that the foam (128) of the first lane is not cured before applying the foam (128) of the second lane.
The invention provides for a method manufacturing artificial turf infill (602), wherein the method comprises providing (700) an initial composition (1120) comprising a granulate (1006), at least one type of pigment, and a fluid binding agent. The fluid binding agent comprises at least one type of polymer component. The method further comprises mixing (702) the initial composition; adding (704) water and a catalyst to the initial composition during the mixing of the initial composition to cure the fluid binding agent and the at least one type of pigment into an initial coating (200) of the granulate. The method further comprises providing (706) a subsequent composition (1122) comprising the granulate with the initial coating, the at least one type of pigment, and the fluid binding agent. The method further comprises mixing (708) the subsequent composition. The method further comprises adding (710) water and the catalyst to the subsequent composition during the mixing of the subsequent composition to cure the fluid binding agent and the at least one type of pigment into a subsequent coating (300) of the granulate. The method further comprises providing (712) the granulate with the subsequent coating as artificial turf infill.
B01J 2/00 - Processes or devices for granulating materials, in generalRendering particulate materials free flowing in general, e.g. making them hydrophobic
