Vehicle part with integrated impact management feature and method of making same
US7147808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24612
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of making a vehicle part includes spraying material proximate a surface of a tool to form a skin layer, and spraying material onto the skin layer to form a resilient layer. The method further includes removing the skin layer and the resilient layer from the tool and positioning the layers in a mold. Next, the method involves applying material onto the resilient layer to form a rigid substrate on the resilient layer.
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