Method for producing an elastomeric skin
US12168313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for producing an elastomeric skin having visually spotted appearance may include providing a liquid skin forming composition having solid spot forming particles having a longest dimension that is at least 40 μm and spraying the liquid skin forming composition in the form of a spray of droplets onto a mold surface. The provision of solid spot forming particles that are comparable in size to the droplet size may aid in projecting the solid spot forming particles forward upon impact on the mold surface such that a percentage thereof appear visible on the front face of the elastomeric skin after demolding thereby resulting in a front face with a spotted appearance without having to use multiple liquid skin forming compositions.
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