Armrest having armrest bun and method of manufacture
US7055888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/481
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An armrest bun. The armrest bun inserts within an armrest to provide cushioning. The armrest bun includes a support substrate and a poured foam layer. The bun inserting within a cavity of the armrest. The foam layer shaped to match the armrest cavity to limit dead-spots. The bun can be manufactured by position a support substrate in a pouring tool. Foam is poured into a cavity of the pouring tool. The poured foam solidifies to bond to the support substrate. The bun can then be inserted into the armrest.
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