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Method for manufacturing a linear vibration welded carpeted panel

US5705003A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 17, 1996
Grant dateJan 6, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 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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