Molded parts with fabric surface areas and processes for their production
US6926856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24322
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention thus provides a fabric-laminated plastic part and a novel process where the fabric edges are covered with a second plastic component that adheres both to the fabric and to the first plastic material. A first plastic substrate component is prepared with an adhered fabric surface area and then the edges of the fabric are overlapped by a second molded-on, plastic edge-covering component. The second material covers the fabric edge to provide an aesthetically pleasing surface. This construction produces a more durable fabric edge covering and eliminates the tendency of the fabric to peel off the molded part during use.
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