Patent · US Expired

Composite part for an automobile

US6349987B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2000
Grant dateFeb 26, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24942
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a composite part that includes a semi-rigid interior part and a rigid exterior part. A sheet of flexible material (1) is given rigidifying additives and is molded before being inserted into an injection mold that adds a rigid thermoplastic strip to the edges of the said sheet. The invention is primarily suitable for producing parts for the automotive industry.

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