Assembly including a compression-molded, composite panel with a hinged mounting flange
US8995138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32606
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly including a compression-molded, composite panel with a hinged mounting flange is provided. The panel includes first and second outer layers and a core having first and second portions positioned between the outer layers. The first portion has a large number of cavities and the second portion is substantially free of cavities. The second outer layer is bonded to the core by press molding. The first outer layer includes a first portion bonded to the first portion of the core by press molding and a second portion bonded to the second portion of the core to form the mounting flange pivotally connected to the first portion of the first outer layer. A component is mounted to the flange to pivot with the flange. A living hinge allows the flange and the mounted component to pivot between different use positions relative to the first portion of the first outer layer.
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