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Method of making a trim panel having a narrow transition radius and apparatus

US7854875B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2008
Grant dateDec 21, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/26
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a trim panel and an apparatus and method of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the trim panel comprises a first portion and a second portion with a transition portion extending therebetween with the first portion and the second portion having curved portions having radii of less than 5 mm.

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