Method of forming a vehicle panel assembly
US7108311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2605/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a laminated vehicle trim panel includes initially positioning a flexible first material within a mold cavity of a first mold portion. A second mold portion for closing the cavity of the first mold portion is then provided. A second material is introduced into the mold cavity to form a substrate, such that the substrate and the first material form a laminated vehicle trim panel. A portion of the substrate between the outer peripheral edge of the substrate and a second portion of the substrate defines a brim. The brim has a mounting feature for attaching the laminated vehicle trim panel to a second panel.
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