Patent · US Expired

Molded foam vehicle energy absorbing device and method of manufacture

US6949209B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by
27References
15Claims
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Filing dateOct 22, 2003
Grant dateSep 27, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/1833
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming energy absorbing components for motor vehicles includes mixing a polymeric resin and blowing agent combination. The combination is heated, liquefied, and pressurized. A mold for receiving the liquefied combination is pre-cooled. The liquefied combination is injection molded in the mold to form the energy absorbing component.

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