Reinforced blow moulded vehicle running board and method of making same
US9676338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/237
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structurally reinforced blow molded assembly includes an overmold body bonded to one or more preformed internal stiffening ribs. The reinforcing r ribs are partially encapsulated by o the overmold body in an orientation selected to carry load a forces thereon. The resin mixture used to form the overmold body comprises 10% to 40% by weight short glass having a length less about 15 cm, and 60% to 90% by weight thermoplastic resin. To facilitate recycling the reinforcing ribs comprise 30 to 60% by weight long glass fibers and 40% to 70% of thermoplastic bonding resin.
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