System and method for manufacturing a vehicle trim component via concurrent compression forming and injection molding
US9149961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2481
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim component is provided that includes disposing a fiber panel onto a first surface of a mold cavity. The method also includes compressing the fiber panel between the first surface and a second surface of the mold cavity to form the fiber panel into a desired shape. The method further includes injecting resin into the mold cavity to fill at least one void between the first surface and the second surface adjacent to the fiber panel.
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