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Process for fabricating liners, and liner for a vehicle roof with integrated functions

US6375778B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 2000
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1028
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The lining is provided with a support layer (4) which can be shaped in a mold so that recesses (8) are formed in it, which will receive the various functions (5), said support (4) complemented by the remaining layers (9) which make up the lining, which are also suitably shaped in order to adapt to support (4), closing the openings of recesses (8). The procedures consists of forming support (4), housing functions (5) in its recesses (8), and in another press, or simultaneously and in the same one, forming the remaining layers (9), and finally attaching the set with suitable adhesives.

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