Assembly of injection-molded carrier and insert(s) containing heat-expandable resin composition
US9789828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/721
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly useful for providing structural reinforcement and/or sound/vibration damping to a hollow member of a motor vehicle is provided which contains an injection-molded carrier made of a heat resistant thermoplastic composition, at least one of the first side and the second side of the carrier has at least one receptacle adapted to receive and retain an insert comprised of a heat-expandable resin composition. The carrier may have a plurality of openings in at least one of the first side or the second side forming a grid or lattice and the assembly may include a mounting member adapted to fasten the carrier to an interior wall of a hollow member.
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