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Structure for foaming die for forming headrest

US7028973B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2004
Grant dateApr 18, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/3023
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structure of foaming die for forming a generally inverted-L-shaped headrest, which is designed to receive and enclose an incomplete headrest unit comprising a hollow trim cover assembly of a generally “inverted L” shape having a horizontal upper portion and a vertical head support portion, and at least one headrest stay extending vertically from the horizontal upper portion. This die structure includes die surface portions workable for receiving and enclosing a whole of the hollow trim cover assembly. A movable die element is movably provided so as to be movable toward and away from an operative position where the movable die element is normally set to receive a back cover surface region of such head support portion, thereby allowing the movable die element to be moved away from the operative position and thus allowing a resulting headrest to be removed from the die subsequent to a foaming process.

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