Apparatus and method for manufacturing skin-integrated interior materials
US12415301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Proposed is an apparatus and method for manufacturing automotive interior materials. The apparatus includes a first mold unit provided with a first molding surface and a gate disposed on the first molding surface, wherein a skin is set on the first molding surface. The apparatus further includes a second mold unit provided with a second molding surface facing the first molding surface, and configured to provide an opening exposing an edge of an edge portion of the set skin along a periphery between the first molding surface and the second molding surface when the second mold unit is combined with the first mold unit, and a sealing block provided with a tip portion disposed along the opening when the first mold unit and the second mold unit are combined.
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