Mixture component for use in body part of motor vehicle, has heat-conducting and load-transmitting projections formed in joint surface of metallic components, where projections are engaged into organic sheet between reinforcement-fibers

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This invention describes a mixture component used in vehicle body parts, consisting of metallic components and an organic sheet made from thermoplastic fiber composite. The metallic parts feature special projections capable of both conducting heat and transmitting mechanical loads. These projections interlock with the fibrous structure of the organic sheet, ensuring a strong bond between metal and composite layers.

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• Manufacturing lightweight automotive body parts (e.g., doors, hoods, chassis components)
• Producing structural components for electric vehicles requiring efficient thermal management
• Making aerospace parts where strong metal-composite bonding and heat conduction are important
• Developing high-performance sporting goods with reinforced composite structures

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• Improved mechanical bonding strength between metal and composite materials, enhancing structural integrity
• Efficient heat transfer through the component, beneficial for thermal management
• Enables lighter vehicle parts, reducing overall vehicle weight and fuel consumption
• Compatible with mass production methods for thermoplastic composites
• Potential cost savings from optimized material use and enhanced part durability

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The component (11) has an organic sheet (12), and metallic components (13) connected with one another in a form-fit manner and inserted into a thermoplastic matrix (20) of the sheet. Heat-conducting and load-transmitting projections (15) are formed in a joint surface (14) of the metallic components, where the projections are engaged into the sheet between reinforcement-fibers (21). Length of the projections corresponds to thickness of the sheet, where the reinforcement-fibers are enclosed by the projections. The sheet is made from thermoplastic fiber composite material. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a mixture component.