Reinforced polypropylene mirror assembly and process for making the same
US6555222B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2996
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reinforced polypropylene mirror assembly, and process for making the same, are described. The mirror assembly, especially the components thereof, includes a long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene material. Additionally, various additives may also be included in the reinforced polypropylene material, such as a UV stabilizer. Because of the physical properties of the reinforced polypropylene material, it is possible to combined several individual components of a conventional automobile side view mirror assembly into single, integral components, thus reducing part content, vehicle weight, and construction costs.
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