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Method for forming headliners

US6451232B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 1999
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/0442
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a headliner assembly includes forming a main body having a periphery, and a shape corresponding to a desired shape of the headliner assembly; positioning the main body in a mold having a recess; closing the mold; and injecting foam into the recess to simultaneously form an energy absorbing member and join the energy absorbing member to the main body proximate the periphery of the main body.

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