Composite part for an automobile
US6349987B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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