Study of the economic feasibility of piston ring patent filing based on polymer composites

Abstract

The automotive industry has constantly sought improvements in its products, whether through technological innovation or the improvement of its production processes. More durable materials that bring economies of scale, lower consumption, and ever-shorter manufacturing costs are the subject of ongoing research. Automotive engines are an integral part of this search and its increasingly efficient, cost-effective operation is under investigation. The purpose of this paper is to explore the characteristics of polymer composites, their use as vehicle engine piston rings and the feasibility of filing their patent. Organizations are increasingly complex and their longevity depends on a clear observation of the setting where they are acting and decision-making increasingly based on experience and the perception of their realities. In order to do so, books and articles were consulted that allowed the desired analysis. As a result, a generalist view was obtained on how polymer composites can contribute to achieve the expected parameters.