Patent Publication Number: US-11383460-B2

Title: Method for producing composite material

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to a method for producing a composite material and a composite material. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     A composite material including a resin and reinforcing fibers is lighter than a metal material and further has higher specific strength and specific rigidity. Therefore, the composite material is used for various applications including a member of an aircraft. Typically, when a member is formed using this composite material, a sheet-shaped prepreg in which reinforcing fibers are impregnated with a resin is laminated for forming the member. For example, PTL 1 describes a configuration in which a laminate of a unidirectional material and a laminate of a random material are laminated. The unidirectional material is a sheet-shaped unidirectional (UD) material in which extending directions of reinforcing fibers are aligned in one direction. In addition, the random material is a sheet-shaped member in which extending directions of reinforcing fibers are random. 
     CITATION LIST 
     Patent Literature 
     [PTL 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2016-5955 
     SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     Technical Problem 
     However, when a unidirectional material or a random material is laminated to form a member, the strength of the compact increases, but it is difficult to realize a complex shape. Therefore, a composite material in which a desired shape can be easily realized and a decrease in strength can be inhibited is required. 
     The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide: a method for producing a composite material in which a desired shape can be easily realized and a decrease in strength can be inhibited; and the composite material. 
     Solution to Problem 
     In order to solve the above-described problems and to achieve the object, according to the present disclosure, there is provided a method for producing a composite material, the method including: an insertion step of inserting an inner member in which a second reinforcing fiber is impregnated with a resin into a space of an outer member that is formed of a woven first reinforcing fiber extending in an undulating manner, the outer member including an opening that is provided at at least one end portion and the space that communicates with the opening; and a composite material forming step of forming a composite material in which the outer member and the inner member are joined to each other by curing the resin of the inner member to join the outer member and the inner member to each other. 
     In the method for producing a composite material, the internal strength can be improved by the inner member in a state where the outer shape is formed by the outer member as a commingled material. Accordingly, in the production method, a composite material in which a desired shape can be easily realized and a decrease in strength can be inhibited can be produced. 
     It is preferable that, in the insertion step, the inner member is inserted into each of a plurality of outer members of a connection member, the connection member being formed by connecting outer circumferential surfaces of the outer members to each other. 
     It is preferable that, in the connection member, the first reinforcing fiber is provided across the outer members. 
     It is preferable that, in the insertion step, the inner member is inserted into the outer member while providing a heat generating member between the inner member and the outer member. 
     It is preferable that the outer member is formed of a woven fiber including a thermoplastic resin, and it is preferable that, in the composite material forming step, the thermoplastic resin included in the outer member is melted and cured to join the outer member and the inner member to each other. 
     It is preferable that the resin of the inner member is a thermoplastic resin that is the same material as the resin fiber. 
     It is preferable that the outer member is formed of the first reinforcing fiber that is three-dimensionally woven. 
     It is preferable that the inner member is a unidirectional material in which a plurality of second reinforcing fibers extending in one direction are impregnated with a resin. 
     It is preferable that the first reinforcing fiber and the second reinforcing fiber are formed of the same material. 
     In order to solve the above-described problems and to achieve the object, according to the present disclosure, there is provided a composite material that is produced using the above-described method for producing a composite material. 
     In order to solve the above-described problems and to achieve the object, according to the present disclosure, there is provided a composite material including: an outer member including a woven first reinforcing fiber and a resin layer that covers the first reinforcing fiber; and an inner member in which inner layers each of which includes a plurality of second reinforcing fibers extending in one direction and a resin covering the second reinforcing fibers overlap each other, in which the outer member is provided close to a circumference of the inner member. 
     In order to solve the above-described problems and to achieve the object, according to the present disclosure, there is provided a composite material including: an outer member including a first reinforcing fiber and a resin layer that covers the first reinforcing fiber; and an inner member in which inner layers each of which includes a woven second reinforcing fiber and a resin covering the second reinforcing fiber overlap each other, in which the outer member is provided close to a circumference of the inner member. 
     Advantageous Effects of Invention 
     According to the present invention, a desired shape can be easily realized and a decrease in strength can be inhibited. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a composite material according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an inner member. 
         FIG. 3  is a schematic diagram illustrating an outer member before forming. 
         FIG. 4A  is a schematic partial view illustrating the outer member before forming. 
         FIG. 4B  is another example of a schematic partial view illustrating the outer member before forming. 
         FIG. 4C  is still another example of a schematic partial view illustrating the outer member before forming. 
         FIG. 4D  is still another example of a schematic partial view illustrating the outer member before forming. 
         FIG. 5A  is a schematic diagram illustrating the outer member after forming. 
         FIG. 5B  is another example of a schematic diagram illustrating the outer member after forming. 
         FIG. 6  is a diagram illustrating production steps of the composite material. 
         FIG. 7  is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of a heating step. 
         FIG. 8  is a diagram illustrating another example of a shape of the composite material. 
         FIG. 9  is an example of a partial view illustrating the outer member after forming. 
         FIG. 10  is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of the composite material. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
     Hereinafter, a preferable embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment. In addition, in a case where a plurality of embodiments are provided, the present invention also includes a combination of two or more of the embodiments. 
       FIG. 1  is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a composite material according to an embodiment. A composite material  10  according to the embodiment is a member that is used for a product such as an aircraft. In the embodiment, the composite material  10  is a member having an I-shaped cross-section, but the present invention is not limited to this shape. In addition, hereinafter, a direction X, a direction Y perpendicular to the direction X, and a direction Z perpendicular to the direction X and the direction Y are defined. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the composite material  10  according to the embodiment includes: inner members  12 A,  12 B, and  12 C as cores; and outer members  14 A,  14 B, and  14 C that cover the cores. The outer member  14 A is a cylindrical member having an opening  36 A. The outer member  14 B is a cylindrical member having an opening  36 B. The outer member  14 C is a cylindrical member having an opening  36 C. A connection portion  37 A of the outer member  14 A is connected to a connection portion  37 B 1  of the outer member  14 B. In addition, a connection portion  37 C of the outer member  14 C is connected to a connection portion  37 B 2  of the outer member  14 B. The connection portion  37 A is an outer circumferential portion having a cylindrical shape of the outer member  14 A. The connection portions  37 B 1  and  37 B 2  are outer circumferential portions having a cylindrical shape of the outer member  14 B. The connection portion  37 C is an outer circumferential portion having a cylindrical shape of the outer member  14 C. That is, the outer circumferential surfaces of the outer members  14 A,  14 B, and  14 C are connected to each other to form a connection member  15 . The connection member  15  is formed in an I shape having the openings  36 A,  36 B, and  36 C to which the cylindrical outer members  14 A,  14 B, and  14 C are connected. The detailed structures of the outer members  14 A,  14 B, and  14 C will be described below. In addition, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the outer members  14 A,  14 B, and  14 C, the outer members  14 A,  14 B, and  14 C will be referred to as the outer member  14 . Likewise, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the openings  36 A,  36 B, and  36 C, the openings  36 A,  36 B, and  36 C will be referred to as the opening  36 . 
     The inner member  12 A is provided inside the opening  36 A of the outer member  14 A, and an outer circumferential surface thereof is joined to an inner circumferential surface (an outer circumferential surface of the opening  36 A) of the outer member  14 A. The inner member  12 B is provided inside the opening  36 B of the outer member  14 B, and an outer circumferential surface thereof is joined to an inner circumferential surface (an outer circumferential surface of the opening  36 B) of the outer member  14 B. The inner member  12 C is provided inside the opening  36 C of the outer member  14 C, and an outer circumferential surface thereof is joined to an inner circumferential surface (an outer circumferential surface of the opening  36 C) of the outer member  14 C. That is, the inner members  12 A,  12 B, and  12 C are provided to block the openings  36 A,  36 B, and  36 C of the outer members  14 A,  14 B, and  14 C. In addition, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the inner members  12 A,  12 B, and  12 C, the inner members  12 A,  12 B, and  12 C will be referred to as the inner member  12 . 
       FIG. 2  is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the inner member. The inner member  12  is a composite material including a reinforcing fiber  22  as a second reinforcing fiber and a resin  24 , in which the reinforcing fiber  22  is impregnated with the resin  24 . The reinforcing fiber  22  has higher strength than the resin  24 . The reinforcing fiber  22  is a carbon fiber formed of carbon. In addition, the resin  24  is a thermoplastic resin that melts when heated up to a predetermined temperature. As the resin  24  that is a thermoplastic resin, for example, polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyether ketone ketone (PEKK), or polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is used. That is, in the embodiment, the inner member  12  is formed of carbon fiber reinforced thermo plastics (CFRTP). However, the reinforcing fiber  22  is not limited to carbon fiber and may be another plastic fiber, a glass fiber, or a metallic fiber. However, the resin  24  is not limited to a thermoplastic resin and, for example, may a thermosetting resin. As the thermosetting resin, for example, an epoxy resin is used. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 2 , the inner member  12  has a configuration in which a plurality of inner layers  25  are laminated. The inner layer  25  is a layer in which a plurality of reinforcing fibers  22  are arranged in the layer of the resin  24  as a base material. However, since the inner layers  25  are joined to each other, it can be said that there is no interface between the inner layers  25 . Accordingly, it can be said that the inner layer  25  is a layer including the reinforcing fibers  22  that are arranged in a line and the resin  24  that covers the reinforcing fibers  22 . 
     In the embodiment, in the inner members  12 A and  12 C, the inner layers  25  are laminated along the direction Z, and the reinforcing fibers  22  are arranged in the inner layer  25  in the direction X. Regarding the inner members  12 A and  12 C, the length along the direction X is longer than the length along the direction Z, and the length along the direction Y is longer than the length along the direction X. In addition, in the inner member  12 B, the inner layers  25  are laminated along the direction X, and the reinforcing fibers  22  are arranged in the inner layer  25  in the direction Z. Regarding the inner member  12 B, the length along the direction Z is longer than the length along the direction X, and the length along the direction Y is longer than the length along the direction Z. However, a direction in which the inner layers  25  are laminated in the inner members  12 A,  12 B, and  12 C and a direction in which the reinforcing fibers  22  are arranged in the inner layer  25  can be freely set. 
     In addition, as illustrated in  FIG. 2 , in the inner member  12 , the reinforcing fibers  22  extend linearly along the direction Y in the resin  24  as a base material. That is, the inner member  12  is a unidirectional material, in other words, a UD material. It is preferable that, in the inner member  12 , the reinforcing fibers  22  extend along the direction Y in which the length is longest. However, the direction in which the reinforcing fibers  22  extend is not limited to the direction Y as long as the reinforcing fibers  22  are arranged and extend in any direction. In addition, in the embodiment, in all the inner members  12 A,  12 B, and  12 C, the reinforcing fibers  22  extend in the same direction. The extending directions of the reinforcing fibers  22  vary depending on the inner members  12 . In addition, in the inner member  12 , the extending directions of the reinforcing fibers  22  may vary depending on the inner layers  25 . In addition, in the inner member  12 , the extending directions of the reinforcing fibers  22  do not have to face only one direction and may face a plurality of directions. In addition, in the inner layer  25  of the inner member  12 , the reinforcing fibers  22  extending in different directions (for example, the direction X and the direction Y) may be woven with each other. That is, the inner layer  25  may be a cloth material. 
     In addition, the inner member  12  does not have to be a laminate in which the inner layers  25  are laminated. For example, the inner member  12  may be configured such that a rope-shaped reinforcing fiber bundle in which the reinforcing fibers  22  are bundled and extend in one direction is covered with the resin  24 . That is, the inner member  12  may have a structure in which the circumference of the reinforcing fiber  22  extending linearly is covered with the resin  24 . 
     In addition, the reinforcing fiber  22  continuously extends from the vicinity of one end portion of the inner member  12  to the vicinity of another end portion thereof along the Y direction. That is, the reinforcing fiber  22  is a continuous fiber. However, the reinforcing fiber  22  is not limited to a continuous fiber and may be discontinuous halfway. In addition, it is preferable that the reinforcing fibers  22  extend linearly. 
     Next, the outer member  14  will be described.  FIG. 3  is a schematic diagram illustrating the outer member before forming. An outer member  14   a  illustrated in  FIG. 3  is the outer member before forming. In other words, the outer member  14   a  is the outer member  14  before being joined to the inner member  12 . As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , an outer member  14 Aa, an outer member  14 Ba, and an outer member  14 Ca as the outer members  14   a  are connected to form a connection member  15   a . For convenience of description, in  FIG. 3 , reinforcing fibers  32  and resin fibers  34   a  are formed only in a region of a part of the outer member  14   a . Actually, however, the reinforcing fibers  32  and the resin fibers  34   a  are formed in the entire region of the outer member  14   a.    
     The outer member  14   a  is a cylindrical member that extends along the direction Y, and the opening  36  is formed across a region from one end portion to another end portion along the direction Y. The outer member  14   a  is formed by weaving the reinforcing fibers  32  as the first reinforcing fibers and the resin fibers  34   a  with each other. That is, the outer member  14   a  is a commingled material formed of a carbon fiber reinforced thermo plastic. The reinforcing fibers  22  of the inner member  12  are covered with the layer of the resin  24 . On the other hand, in the outer member  14   a , the reinforcing fibers  32  and the resin fibers  34   a  are exposed to the outside without being covered with another layer such as a resin layer. However, the circumference of the reinforcing fibers  32  is covered with the resin without being exposed to the outside. The opening  36  is formed on one end portion of the outer member  14   a  along the direction Y and does not have to extend up to another end portion of the outer member  14   a  along the direction Y as long as the inner member  12  can be inserted into the opening  36 . That is, the outer member  14   a  may have a bag shape. In addition, a member that absorbs impact may be provided on a surface of the outer member  14   a . In the example illustrated in  FIG. 3 , regarding the outer member  14   a , the length along the direction Y, that is, the length in which the opening  36  is formed is longer than the lengths along the direction X and the direction Z, but the relationship between the lengths is not limited thereto. For example, regarding the outer member  14   a , the length along the direction Y may be shorter than the lengths along the direction X and the direction Z. 
     This way, the outer member  14   a  has a cylindrical shape or a bag shape. In other words, it can be said that the outer member  14   a  is a hollow member including a space  35  and the opening  36 . The opening  36  is formed at one end portion of the outer member  14   a . The space  35  is provided inside the outer member  14   a . The opening  36  and the space  35  communicate with each other. Accordingly, in the outer member  14   a , as described below, the inner member  12  can be inserted from the opening  36  into the space  35 . In the example of  FIG. 3 , in the outer member  14   a , the opening  36  is provided at each of one end portion and another end portion, and each of the openings  36  has a shape (cylindrical shape) communicating with the space  35 . However, in the outer member  14   a , the opening  36  may be provided only at one end portion. In this case, the outer member  14   a  has a shape (bag shape) in which another end portion is blocked. 
     The reinforcing fibers  32  of the outer member  14   a  extend in an undulating manner by being woven. In the example of  FIG. 3 , the reinforcing fibers  32  extending along the direction Z undulate in both directions along the direction Y as they approach the direction Z as the extending direction. That is, the reinforcing fibers  32  extend to be inclined to the direction Y side as they approach the direction Z, and extend to be inclined to be opposite to the direction Y as they further approach the direction Z. The reinforcing fibers  32  extend in an undulating manner while repeating the above-described movement. More specifically, a portion  32   a  of the reinforcing fibers  32  and a portion  32   b  of the reinforcing fibers  32   b  that is positioned on the direction Z side further than the portion  32   a  are positioned at different positions in the direction Y. That is, the portion  32   b  is positioned on the direction Y side further than the portion  32   a . This way, the reinforcing fibers  22  of the inner member  12  extend linearly, whereas the reinforcing fibers  32  of the outer member  14   a  extend in an undulating manner. The reinforcing fibers  22  of the inner member  12  do not have to be completely linear. The undulation (the difference in height between the portion  32   a  and the portion  32   b ) of the reinforcing fibers  32  of the outer member  14   a  may be greater than that of the reinforcing fibers  22  of the inner member  12 . This way, the reinforcing fibers  32  extend in an undulating manner such that the bend allowance of the outer member  14   a  is secured and profile forming is simple. 
     The reinforcing fiber  32  is a carbon fiber formed of carbon and is formed of the same material as the reinforcing fiber  22  of the inner member  12 . The reinforcing fiber  32  may be a fiber in which a carbon fiber and a resin fiber are mixed. In addition, the reinforcing fiber  32  may be formed of a material different from the reinforcing fiber  22  and may include, for example, another plastic fiber, a glass fiber, or a metallic fiber instead of the carbon fiber. By using a conductive metallic fiber as the reinforcing fiber  32 , the conductivity of the surface of the composite material  10  can be improved, and lightning resistance can be improved. In addition, by using a conductive metallic fiber as the reinforcing fiber  22  of the inner member  12 , a current can be made to flow through the inside of the composite material  10  along the Y direction, and a function as electric wire can also be imparted thereto. 
     The resin fiber  34   a  is a fiber including a resin and more specifically is a resin including a thermoplastic resin. The resin fiber  34   a  is formed of a thermoplastic resin and does not include another material other than unavoidable impurities. The resin fiber  34   a  may include another material component as long as it includes at least a thermoplastic resin. The resin fiber  34   a  is obtained by forming the same thermoplastic resin as the resin  24  of the inner member  12  in a fibrous form. As the resin fiber  34   a  that is a thermoplastic resin, for example, polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyether ketone ketone (PEKK), or polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is used. In addition, the resin fiber  34   a  may be formed of a material different from the resin  24  of the inner member  12  as long as it is a fibrous member including a thermoplastic resin. 
     The outer member  14   a  is a member that is formed in a cylindrical shape by weaving the reinforcing fibers  32  and the resin fibers  34   a  with each other. In the embodiment, the resin fibers  32  extend along the outer circumference, and the resin fibers  34   a  extend to mingle with the reinforcing fibers  32 . That is, the reinforcing fiber  32  extends in a direction intersecting the resin fiber  34   a  and passes through a gap between two adjacent resin fibers  34   a . Likewise, the resin fiber  34   a  also passes through a gap between two adjacent reinforcing fibers  32 . The reinforcing fibers  32  and the resin fibers  34   a  are woven, for example, by double plain weaving. In addition, as illustrated in  FIG. 3 , the reinforcing fibers  32  extend in a direction of a circumference with a central axis of the outer member  14   a  as the center when seen from the direction Y, that is, a circumferential direction. The reinforcing fibers  32  are provided along the direction Y. The resin fibers  34   a  extend along the direction Y, are provided along the circumferential direction of the outer member  14   a , and are woven with the reinforcing fibers  32 . However, the reinforcing fibers  32  do not have to extend along the circumferential direction with the central axis of the outer member  14   a  as the center and may extend along another direction. 
     In addition, the reinforcing fibers  32  continuously extend across the circumference of the outer member  14   a  in the circumferential direction. That is, the reinforcing fiber  32  is a continuous fiber. However, the reinforcing fiber  32  is not limited to a continuous fiber and may be discontinuous halfway the circumference. In addition, the reinforcing fibers  32  extend along the circumferential direction. Therefore, it can be said that, assuming that the extending direction of the reinforcing fibers  22  of the inner member  12  is an axis direction, the reinforcing fibers  32  extend along the circumferential direction. That is, it can be said that the reinforcing fibers  32  extend around the reinforcing fibers  22  in the circumferential direction. More specifically, it is preferable that the reinforcing fibers  22  of the inner member  12  extend in a direction (here, the direction Y) in which a main load is applied and the reinforcing fibers  32  of the outer member  14   a  extend in the circumferential direction in which the reinforcing fibers  22  are bundled. 
     In addition, the outer member  14   a  includes a plurality of reinforcing fibers  32  but may include only one reinforcing fiber  32 . In addition, the reinforcing fiber  32  continuously extends across a plurality of circumferences of the outer member  14   a  in the circumferential direction. Likewise, the outer member  14   a  may include a plurality of resin fibers  34   a  extending along the Y direction but may include only one resin fiber  34   a . In this case, the resin fiber  34   a  is folded at an end portion of the outer member  14   a  along the Y direction and is arranged along the circumferential direction of the outer member  14   a.    
       FIG. 4A  is a schematic partial view illustrating the outer member before forming. As described above, the outer member  14 Aa, the outer member  14 Ba, and the outer member  14 Ca are connected to each other. The reinforcing fibers  32  in the connection portion will be described. In the example of  FIG. 4A , the connection portions between the outer member  14 Ba and the outer member  14 Ca, that is, the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C will be described. The connection portion  37 B 2  and the connection portion  37 C are connected to each other to be integrated. The reinforcing fibers  32  and the resin fibers  34   a  are also provided in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C. Specifically, the outer member  14 Ba includes reinforcing fibers  32 A and reinforcing fibers  32 B as the reinforcing fibers  32 . In addition, the outer member  14 Ca includes reinforcing fibers  32 C as the reinforcing fibers  32 . The reinforcing fibers  32 A extend along the circumferential direction of the outer member  14 Ba and are provided across the circumference of the outer member  14 Ba. That is, the reinforcing fibers  32 A are woven in the connection portion  37 B 2 . In addition, the reinforcing fibers  32 C extend along the circumferential direction of the outer member  14 Ca and are provided across the circumference of the outer member  14 Ca. That is, the reinforcing fibers  32 C are also woven in the connection portion  37 C. 
     On the other hand, the reinforcing fibers  32 B are provided across a range from the outer circumferential surface of the outer member  14 Ba to the outer circumferential surface of the outer member  14 Ca. That is, the reinforcing fibers  32 A are provided around the outer circumference of the outer member  14 Ba and is not provided in the other outer members  14 Aa and  14 Ca. The reinforcing fibers  32 B are provided around the entire outer circumference of the connection member  15   a  (an aggregate of the outer member  14   a ). In other words, the reinforcing fibers  32 B are provided across a plurality of outer members  14 . The reinforcing fibers  32 B are not provided in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C. The reinforcing fibers  32 B are provided across all the outer members  14 Aa,  14 Ba, and  14 Ca and only have to be provided across at least two outer members  14   a  adjacent to each other. The reinforcing fibers  32  in the connection portions  37 A and  37 B 1  between the outer member  14 Aa and the outer member  14 Ba are also woven with the reinforcing fibers  32  in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C, and thus the description thereof will not be made. 
       FIGS. 4B to 4D  are other examples of a schematic partial view illustrating the outer member before forming. The arrangement of the reinforcing fibers in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C is not limited to the example of  FIG. 4A . For example, as illustrated in  FIG. 4B , the reinforcing fibers  34 Bs may extend up to the inside of the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C. In this case, it is preferable that the reinforcing fibers  34 Bs extend along the direction Z in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C. When the outer member  14 Ba and the outer member  14 Ca receive a load in a direction (here, the direction Z) in which they peel off from each other, peeling can be favorably inhibited by the reinforcing fibers  34 Bs. 
     In addition, as illustrated in  FIG. 4C , a reinforcing fiber  32 Bt may intersect each other in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C. In the example of  FIG. 4C , one reinforcing fiber is illustrated. However, even when a plurality of reinforcing fibers are provided, the reinforcing fibers  32 Bt may intersect each other in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C. By allowing the reinforcing fibers  32 Bt to intersect each other in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C, a decrease in strength in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C can be favorably inhibited. 
     In addition, as illustrated in  FIG. 4D , a member  40  may be provided in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C. The member  40  is a member including reinforcing fibers  41  and a resin layer  42  and is a UD material as in the inner member  12 . By providing the member  40  in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C, a decrease in strength in the connection portions  37 B 2  and  37 C can be favorably inhibited. However, the member  40  does not have to be a UD material as long as it is a member including reinforcing fibers. In addition, the member  40  is provided in the structure illustrated in  FIG. 4A  but may also be provided in the structures illustrated in  FIGS. 4B and 4C . 
     This way the outer member  14   a  is a member that includes the reinforcing fibers  32  extending in an undulating manner and is formed in a cylindrical shape by weaving the reinforcing fibers  32  and the resin fibers  34   a  with each other. When the reinforcing fibers  32  are fibers in which carbon fibers and resin fibers are mixed, the resin fibers  34   a  do not have to be woven. That is, in the outer member  14   a , the reinforcing fibers  32  in which carbon fibers and resin fibers are mixed may be woven with each other. In this case, it is not necessary that two reinforcing fibers  32  are woven as in the reinforcing fibers  32  and the resin fibers  34   a  illustrated in  FIG. 3 . One reinforcing fiber  32  may be woven, in other words, may be knitted. In addition, reinforcing fibers in which carbon fibers and resin fibers are mixed and reinforcing fibers that are carbon fibers and do not include resin fibers may be woven with each other. 
     The inner member  12  is inserted into the above-described outer member  14   a  and is heated and cooled such that the outer member  14  is formed.  FIG. 5A  is a schematic diagram illustrating the outer member after forming. The resin fibers  34   a  in the outer member  14   a  are formed of a thermoplastic resin, and thus are melted by heating. The melted resin fibers  34   a  become a liquid resin, flow, are impregnated into the reinforcing fibers  32 , and cover the circumference of the reinforcing fibers  32 . When this liquid resin is cooled, the liquid resin is cured to form a resin  34 . The outer member  14  is formed when the resin fibers  34   a  in the outer member  14   a  are melted and converted into the resin  34 . That is, as illustrated in  FIG. 5A , the outer member  14  is formed of a composite material including the reinforcing fibers  32  and the resin  34 , in which the reinforcing fibers  32  are impregnated with the resin  34 . More specifically, in the outer member  14 , the reinforcing fibers  32  extend along the circumferential direction in the resin  34  as a base material. In addition, the reinforcing fibers  32  are woven with the resin fibers  34   a  in the state of the outer member  14   a , and thus extend in an undulating manner. Accordingly, in the outer member  14 , the reinforcing fibers  32  extend in an undulating manner while maintaining the state of the outer member  14   a.    
       FIG. 5B  is another example of a schematic diagram illustrating the outer member after forming. When reinforcing fibers in which carbon fibers and resin fibers are mixed are used instead of the resin fibers  34   a , the portion of the carbon fibers remain without being melted. In this case, as illustrated in  FIG. 5B , the portion of carbon fibers  34   b  woven into the reinforcing fibers  32  remain. In this case, the outer member  14  after molding has a structure in which the reinforcing fibers  32  and the carbon fibers  34   b  that are woven with each other are covered with (impregnated with) the resin  34 . This way, by allowing the carbon fibers  34   b  to remain, a state where the reinforcing fibers  32  are bundled by the carbon fibers  34   b  can be maintained, and a decrease in strength can be more favorably inhibited. 
     The composite material  10  includes the inner member  12  and the outer member  14  having the above-described structures. Hereinafter, production steps of the composite material  10  will be described.  FIG. 6  is a diagram illustrating the production steps of the composite material. As illustrated in  FIG. 6 , when the composite material  10  is produced, first, the inner member  12  and the outer member  14   a  before forming are prepared. When a thermosetting resin is used as the resin  24 , the prepared inner member  12  may be in a state of a prepreg before the curing of the resin  24  or may be in a state after the curing of the resin  24 . 
     After preparing the inner member  12  and the outer member  14   a , the inner member  12  is inserted into the outer member  14   a  (Step S 10 ; insertion step). Specifically, the inner member  12 A is inserted from the opening  36 A of the outer member  14 Aa into the space  35  thereof such that the inner member  12 A is arranged in the outer member  14 Aa. In addition, the inner member  12 B is inserted from the opening  36 B of the outer member  14 Ba into the space  35  thereof such that the inner member  12 B is arranged in the outer member  14 Ba. In addition, the inner member  12 C is inserted from the opening  36 C of the outer member  14 Ca into the space  35  thereof such that the inner member  12 C is arranged in the outer member  14 Ca. In Step S 10 , the inner circumference of the outer member  14   a  and the outer circumference of the inner member  12  are not joined. In addition, the inner circumference of the outer member  14   a  and the outer circumference of the inner member  12  are partially separated from each other without adhering to each other. In addition, a resin film may be inserted between the inner circumference of the outer member  14   a  and the outer circumference of the inner member  12  to improve joining properties. 
     In the insertion step, all the inner members  12  are inserted into the outer member  14   a . However, only a part of the inner members  12  may be inserted into the outer member  14   a . For example, in the insertion step, only a portion of the inner member  12  to be heated in the subsequent step may be inserted into the outer member  14   a . For example, when the composite material  10  is joined to another member, the composite material  10  may be joined to another member after Step S 16  described below. In this case, the inner member  12  on a surface to be joined to another member does not have to be inserted in the insertion step. When the inner member  12  is joined to another member, the inner member  12  is inserted into the outer member  14   a  and is heated for joining to the other member to be joined to the outer member  14 . 
     After inserting the inner member  12  into the outer member  14   a , the outer member  14   a  into which the inner member  12  is inserted is arranged in molds  50  and  52 . In the example of  FIG. 6 , the mold  50  is pressed against one surface of the outer member  14   a  along the direction X, and the mold  52  is pressed against another surface of the outer member  14   a  along the direction X. That is, the outer member  14   a  is interposed between the mold  50  and the mold  52  to be accommodated in the molds  50  and  52 . The outer member  14   a  is pressurized and heated in the molds  50  and  52  (Step S 12 ; heating step). In the heating step, the outer member  14   a  is heated up to a temperature higher than or equal to a melting point of the resin fibers  34   a . Therefore, the resin fibers  34   a  are melted to become a liquid resin. This liquid resin flows, is impregnated into the reinforcing fibers  32 , and covers the circumference of the reinforcing fibers  32 . The outer member  14   a  is formed of the liquid resin, an outer circumferential shape thereof is determined, for example, by the molds  50  and  52 . In addition, the resin  24  of the inner member  12  is also melted. Accordingly, a space between the inner circumference of the outer member  14   a  and the outer circumference of the inner member  12  is closed (filled) with the melted resin  24  of the inner member  12  or the melted resin of the resin fibers  34   a . Accordingly, the opening  36  of the outer member  14   a  is closed with the inner member  12 . 
     After heating the outer member  14   a  into which the inner member  12  is inserted, the outer member  14   a  into which the inner member  12  is inserted is cooled (Step S 14 ; cooling step). In the cooling step, the outer member  14   a  into which the inner member  12  is inserted is cooled up to a temperature lower than the melting point of the resin fibers  34   a  and is held at this temperature for a predetermined time in the molds  50  and  52 . Accordingly, the melted resin of the resin fibers  34   a  is cured as the resin  34  and becomes the outer member  14 . In addition, the resin  24  of the inner member  12  is also cured. By curing the liquid resin having a desired shape in the molds  50  and  52 , the resin is cured while maintaining the desired shape. As a result, the composite material  10  is formed. In addition, the inner member  12  and the outer member  14  are joined to each other by curing the resin. In the embodiment, the heating step and the cooling step correspond to the composite material forming step. 
     After performing the cooling step to cure the resin, the composite material  10  is extracted from the molds  50  and  52  (Step S 16 ; extraction step), and the production steps of the composite material  10  ends. When a thermosetting resin is used as the resin  24  and the inner member  12  in a state of a prepreg is used in the preparation step, the resin  24  is cured in the heating step. In addition, when a thermosetting resin is used as the resin  24  and the cured inner member  12  is used in the preparation step, the shape of the inner member  12  does not change in the heating step and the cooling step. 
     Here, for example, the inner member  12  is a member in which the reinforcing fibers are impregnated with the resin in a state of a prepreg. For example, in order to realize the I-shape of the composite material  10  using only this member, it is necessary to align two members having a C-shape and to vertically combine a gap and a filler. This way, the member in which the reinforcing fibers are impregnated with the resin in a state of a prepreg has a plate shape even in a state of a prepreg. Therefore, for example, it is difficult to bent the member, and it is difficult to form a complex shape. On the other hand, for example, the commingled material such as the outer member  14  has a structure in which the resin fibers as a resin and the reinforcing fibers are woven with each other in a state of a prepreg (before forming). More specifically, the reinforcing fibers extend in an undulating manner. Accordingly, even a complex shape can be realized by bending or the like. However, the commingled material tends to have a lower strength than the member in which the reinforcing fibers are impregnated with the resin in a state of a prepreg. Accordingly, for the composite material including the reinforcing fibers and the resin, it is required that a desired shape can be easily realized and a decrease in strength can be inhibited. 
     On the other hand, the composite material  10  according to the embodiment is produced by the insertion step and the composite material forming step. In the insertion step, the inner member  12  is inserted into the space  35  in the outer member  14   a . The outer member  14   a  is formed of the woven reinforcing fibers  32  (first reinforcing fiber) extending in an undulating manner, the outer member  14   a  including the opening  36  that is provided at at least one end portion and the space  35  that communicates with the opening;  36 . In the inner member  12 , the reinforcing fibers  22  (second reinforcing fiber) are impregnated with the resin  24 . In the composite material forming step, the composite material  10  is formed by curing the resin  24  of the inner member  12  to join the outer member  14  and the inner member  12  to each other. In the composite material  10 , the outer member  14  and the inner member  12  are joined. 
     In the composite material  10  according to the embodiment, in the inner member  12 , the reinforcing fibers  22  are impregnated with the resin  24 . The outer member  14   a  is formed in a shape in which the opening  36  and the space  35  communicate with each other, that is, in a cylindrical shape by weaving the reinforcing fibers  32 , and the reinforcing fibers  32  extend in an undulating manner by being woven. The outer member  14   a  covers the inner member  12 . By curing the resin  24  of the inner member  12 , the outer member  14  and the inner member  12  are joined to each other. The composite material  10  produced as described above has a structure in which the inner member  12  is provided in the outer member  14 , in other words, a structure in which the outer member  14  is close to the circumference of the inner member  12 . In the outer member  14   a , the reinforcing fibers  32  extend in an undulating manner, and thus the degree of freedom for the shape is high. Accordingly, in the production method, the internal strength can be improved by the inner member  12  in a state where the outer shape is formed by the outer member  14   a . Accordingly, in the composite material  10  produced using the above-described production method, a desired shape can be easily realized, and a decrease in strength can be favorably inhibited. 
     In addition, in the insertion step, it is preferable that the inner member  12  is inserted into each of the outer members  14   a  included in the connection member  15   a . The connection member  15   a  is formed by connecting the outer circumferential surfaces of the outer members  14   a . In the production method according to the embodiment, the composite material  10  is produced using the connection member  15   a  in which the outer circumferential surfaces of the cylindrical outer members  14   a  are connected. Accordingly, in the composite material  10  produced using the above-described production method, a desired shape can be easily realized, and a decrease in strength can be inhibited. 
     In addition, in the connection member  15   a , the reinforcing fibers  32  as the first reinforcing fiber are provided across the outer members  14   a . Accordingly, in the connection member  15   a , a decrease in the strength of the surface can be more favorably inhibited. In addition, the reinforcing fibers  32  are continuous across the outer members  14 . Therefore, for example, even when a part of the reinforcing fibers  32  are damaged, the strength can be secured by another portion of the reinforcing fibers  32 . 
     In addition, the outer member  14   a  is formed of woven fibers including a thermoplastic resin. In the composite material forming step, the thermoplastic resin included in the outer member  14   a  is melted and cured to join the outer member  14   a  and the inner member  12  to each other. The outer member  14   a  is a commingled material formed of woven fibers including a thermoplastic resin. Accordingly, in the production method, the internal strength can be improved by the inner member  12  in a state where the outer shape is formed by the outer member  14  as the commingled material. Accordingly, in the composite material  10  produced using the above-described production method, a desired shape can be more easily realized. 
     In addition, it is preferable that the resin  24  of the inner member  12  is a thermoplastic resin that is the same material as the resin fibers  34   a . By using the same material as the resins of the inner member  12  and the outer member  14 , the inner member  12  and the outer member  14  can be favorably joined to each other. 
     In addition, it is preferable that the inner member  12  is an unidirectional material in which the reinforcing fibers  22  (second reinforcing fiber) extending in one direction are impregnated with the resin  24 . By using the unidirectional material as the inner member  12 , a decrease in the strength of the composite material  10  can be more favorably inhibited. 
     In addition, it is preferable that the reinforcing fibers  32  (first reinforcing fiber) and the reinforcing fibers  22  (second reinforcing fiber) are formed of the same material. By sharing the material of the reinforcing fibers by the inner member  12  and the outer member  14 , a decrease in the strength of the composite material  10  can be more favorably inhibited. As described above, the reinforcing fibers  32  and the reinforcing fibers  22  can also be formed of different materials. In this case, an appropriate function can be imparted to the outer member  14  while imparting an appropriate function to the inner member  12 . 
     In the embodiment, in the heating step and the cooling step, the outer member  14   a  is pressurized by the molds  50  and  52 . However, the molds  50  and  52  do not have to be used.  FIG. 7  is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of the heating step. In the heating step, a pressurizing member  54  is brought into contact with an outer circumferential surface  16  of the outer member  14   a . The pressurizing member  54  pressurizes the outer circumferential surface  16 . In this case, the outer member  14   a  does not enter the molds  50  and  52 , and a surface of the outer member  14   a  opposite to the outer circumferential surface  16  with which the pressurizing member  54  is brought into contact is open without being pressurized. The outer circumferential surface  16  of the outer member  14   a  is pressed by the pressurizing member  54 , and an inner circumferential surface  18  of the outer member  14   a  is supported by the inner member  12 . Accordingly, the outer member  14   a  is pressed (pressurized) by the pressurizing member  54  and the inner member  12 . In addition, in the heating step, for example, the outer circumferential surface  16  of the outer member  14   a  that is pressed, for example, by the pressurizing member  54  is heated. As a result, the thermoplastic resin in the pressed outer member  14   a  is melted. When the inner member  12  also includes a thermoplastic resin, the thermoplastic resin on the surface of the inner member  12  is also melted and mixed with the thermoplastic resin of the outer member  14   a . Next, by curing the thermoplastic resin in the cooling step, the outer member  14  having a desired shape can be obtained. 
     When heating is performed as described above, it is preferable that the inner member  12  has rigidity to some extent. Accordingly, for example, the pressurizing member  54  may be held at a temperature lower than a melting temperature of the resin  24  with respect to the inner member  12 . In addition, by heating the pressurizing member  54  to a temperature higher than the melting temperature of the resin  24  of the inner member  12 , an interface of the inner member  12  may be mixed with an interface of the outer member  14 . In addition, it is also preferable that the inner member  12  including the cured resin  24  as a thermosetting resin is used. In this case, it is preferable that an adhesive layer is provided between the inner member  12  and the resin  24  for adhesion between the inner member  12  and the resin  24 . That is, a film-shaped adhesive may be interposed between the inner member  12  and the resin  24 , or may be applied to a gap between the inner member  12  and the resin  24 . 
     In addition, as illustrated in  FIG. 7 , a heat generating member  60  may be arranged between the inner member  12  and the outer member  14   a . In this case, in the heating step, the pressurizing member  54  is brought into contact with the outer circumferential surface  16  of the outer member  14   a  in a state where the heat generating member  60  is provided between the inner member  12  and the outer member  14   a . The heat generating member  60  generates heat and is a sheet-like member that covers the outer circumferential surface of the inner member  12 , in other words, the inner circumferential surface  18  of the outer member  14   a . In the heating step, the heat generating member  60  heats the outer member  14   a  from the inner circumferential surface  18  side. Accordingly, even when, for example, only a portion that is pressed by the pressurizing member  54  is heated, the heat generating member  60  can promote the heating by assisting the heating to the inside of the outer member  14   a . For example, it is preferable that the heat generating member  60  generates heat in the heating step and does not generate heat in the other steps. In addition, it is preferable that the heat generating member  60  is a member that has little effect on strength even when it remains in the composite material  10 . Examples of the heat generating member  60  include a heat generating film including metal powder that generates heat using an electromagnetic field or the like and a film on which a heat generating electrode is printed. Alternatively, a heat generating circuit may be directly printed on the inner member  12 . In addition, when a member that is ultrasonically vibrated is used as the pressurizing member  54 , the heat generating member  60  may be an uneven film that functions as an energy director for the pressurizing member  54 . In addition, the surface of the inner member  12  may be formed in an uneven shape in advance. In this case, for example, the uneven shape can be realized by depositing the heated resin on the surface of the inner member  12  by sputtering. In addition, when the film used as the heat generating member  60  is formed of the same material as the resin of the inner member  12  or the outer member  14 , the film is mixed after heating, which is preferable. The heat generating member  60  does not have to be provided. 
       FIG. 8  is a diagram illustrating another example of a shape of the composite material. In the embodiment, the composite material  10  has an I-shape, but the shape is not limited thereto as described above. For example, as illustrated in  FIG. 8 , a composite material  10   b  may have a aerofoil shape. The composite material  10   b  is produced through the same steps as those of the composite material  10  and has a shape in which the circumference of an inner member  12   b  as a core is covered with an outer member  14   b.    
       FIG. 9  is an example of a partial view illustrating the outer member after forming. When the outer member  14   a  is formed in a cylindrical shape by weaving the reinforcing fibers  32  not including resin fibers and the resin fibers  34   a  with each other and the reinforcing fibers  22  of the inner member  12  are woven with each other in the inner layer  25 , the structure of the composite material  10  after forming is as illustrated in  FIG. 9 . That is, as illustrated in  FIG. 9 , the outer member  14  included in the composite material  10  is a cylindrical member including the reinforcing fibers  32  (first reinforcing fiber) and the resin  34  (resin layer) that covers the reinforcing fibers  32 . In this case, the reinforcing fibers  32  are not woven with other fibers. On the other hand, the inner member  12  is provided close to the inside of the outer member  14 . In other words, the outer member  14  is provided close to the circumference of the inner member  12 . The inner member  12  is a member in which inner layers  25  each of which includes reinforcing fibers  22 A and  22 B (second reinforcing fibers) intersecting each other and the resin  24  covering the reinforcing fibers  22 A and  22 B overlap each other. In this composite material  10 , a desired shape can be easily realized, and a decrease in strength can be favorably inhibited. 
     In addition, in the embodiment, the outer member  14  is a commingled material formed of woven fibers including a thermoplastic resin. However, the outer member  14  is not limited to a commingled material as long as it is formed in a cylindrical shape using woven reinforcing fibers  32  extending in an undulating manner.  FIG. 10  is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of the composite material. As illustrated in  FIG. 10 , for example, an outer member  14 S may be formed by three-dimensionally weaving reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z (second reinforcing fibers). The reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z are formed of the same material as the reinforcing fibers  32  and does not include resin fibers. However, the reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z may include resin fibers. 
     The reinforcing fibers  32 X extend along, for example, the direction X, the reinforcing fibers  32 Y extend along, for example, the direction Y, and the reinforcing fibers  32 Z extend along, for example, the direction Z. The reinforcing fibers  32 X and the reinforcing fibers  32 Y are woven with each other. The woven shape refers to a shape in which, for example, among two reinforcing fibers  32 Y adjacent to each other along the direction X, one reinforcing fiber  32 Y is positioned above one reinforcing fiber  32 X along the Z direction and another reinforcing fiber  32 Y is positioned below the same reinforcing fiber  32 X along the Z direction. In addition, the reinforcing fiber  32 Z meander while being inserted between the reinforcing fibers  32 X and  32 Y, and extends along the direction X or the direction Y. That is, the reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z extend in an undulating manner by being woven. 
     In a state before forming, in the outer member  14 S, the reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z are not exposed to the outside without being covered with the resin layer. In the outer member  14 S, during forming, for example, the melted resin  24  flowing out from the inner member  12  is impregnated into the reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z such that the reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z are covered with the resin  24  after forming. The surfaces of the reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z may be covered with the resin before forming by applying a small amount of the resin thereto. In this case, the reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z extend in an undulating manner. Therefore, even in the outer member  14 S, a desired shape can be easily realized. 
     This way, in the composite material  10  illustrated in  FIG. 10 , the outer member  14 S is a cylindrical member including: woven reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z (a plurality of first reinforcing fibers) intersecting each other; and a resin layer that covers the reinforcing fibers  32 X,  32 Y, and  32 Z. In addition, the inner member  12  is provided close to the inside of the outer member  14 S. In other words, the outer member  14 S is provided close to the circumference of the inner member  12 . The inner member  12  is a member in which the inner layers  25  each of which includes a plurality of reinforcing fibers  22  (second reinforcing fibers) extending in one direction and the resin  24  covering the reinforcing fibers  22  overlap each other. 
     In addition, as illustrated in  FIG. 5B , when reinforcing fibers in which carbon fibers and resin fibers are mixed are used instead of the resin fibers  34   a , the outer member  14  before forming is a cylindrical member including: a plurality of woven first reinforcing fibers intersecting each other; and a resin layer that covers the first reinforcing fibers. The inner member  12  is a member in which the inner layers  25  each of which includes a plurality of reinforcing fibers  22  (second reinforcing fibers) extending in one direction and the resin  24  covering the reinforcing fibers  22  overlap each other. In this composite material  10 , a desired shape can be easily realized, and a decrease in strength can be favorably inhibited. 
     Hereinabove, the embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the embodiments are not limited to the contents of the embodiments. In addition, the above-described components include components that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art, components substantially the same as the components, and components within a range of so-called equivalents. Further, the above-described components can be appropriately combined with each other. Further, various omissions, substitutions, or changes can be made for the components within a range not departing from the scope of the embodiments. 
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               10 : composite material 
               12 ,  12 A,  12 B,  12 C: inner member 
               14 ,  14   a ,  14 A,  14 Aa,  14 B,  14 Ba,  14 C,  14 Ca: outer member 
               22 : reinforcing fiber (second reinforcing fiber) 
               24 : resin 
               32 : reinforcing fiber (first reinforcing fiber) 
               34 : resin 
               34   a : resin fiber 
               35 : space 
               36 ,  36 A,  36 B,  36 C: opening