Method for manufacturing a linear vibration welded carpeted panel
US5705003A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2310/028
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of producing a carpeted vehicle interior panel. A rigid backing having a carpeted surface and a mating surface is molded such that the backing mating surface is 3-dimensional and self-supporting after molding. The backing is overlaid atop the panel with the mating surface juxtaposed a mating surface of the panel. The backing is secured to the panel by linear welding.
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