One piece instrument panel exhibiting a two grain, two part appearance with surface defined separation groove and associated method for creating a master model for in turn making a production mold for producing multiple instrument panels according to a slush mold process
US7762606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2410/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An instrument panel with a one piece body constructed of a thermoformed material and exhibiting first and second visually differentiable surface patterns. An associated process includes the creation of an instrument panel, such as through the use of a clamshell slush mold, and including the formation of a groove between the surface patterns which exhibits a visually appealing and rounded cross sectional profile.
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