Method of attaching plastic to a metal section and part made thereby
US7449137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24339
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention comprises a method of attaching plastic to a metal substrate and a part made by the method. A hydroformed metal section having top and bottom openings is provided. A plastic component is molded about the metal component and through the bottom opening. The plastic component includes a flange on one side thereof to secure the plastic component with the metal component.
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