Method of forming a vehicle component
US7244383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/13
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim panel having a storage compartment includes providing a first mold assembly comprising a first mold section and a second mold section, wherein the first mold assembly defines a first cavity. A second mold assembly is provided and comprises a third mold section and a fourth mold section. The second mold assembly defines a second cavity. A first material is introduced into the first cavity, thereby producing a substrate. A second material is introduced into the second cavity, such that the second material defines a flexible member. The substrate and the flexible member define a vehicle trim panel, such that the flexible member defines an expandable portion of the storage compartment.
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