Vehicle interior panel and method of manufacturing same
US11752955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle interior panel such as an instrument panel includes a substrate having a thickness between 0.5 mm and 2.25 mm, inclusive, a decorative layer, and an intermediate layer located between the substrate and the decorative layer. A post-form warpage of the substrate is less than 15 mm at an edge region of the substrate. A serpentine rib located near the edge region helps impart structural rigidity to the panel during a foaming process to achieve an adequate degree of post-form warpage.
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