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Method of attaching plastic to a metal section and part made thereby

US7449137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2006
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2026

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  • 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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