Process of forming a baffling, sealing or reinforcement member with thermoset carrier member
US7313865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4998
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a member for reinforcing, sealing or baffling a structure of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. The member preferably includes a carrier member and an activatable (e.g., expandable, curable or both) material disposed upon a surface of the carrier member. The carrier member is preferably formed of a thermosettable material such as a molding compound (e.g., a sheet or bulk molding compound).
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