Methods for making inflatable interior panel arrangements for motor vehicles
US9975279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0407
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods for making inflatable interior panel arrangements for motor vehicles are provided. In one example, a method includes introducing a first molding material into a molding tool that has tooling surfaces. A second molding material is introduced into the molding tool. The molding tool is advanced to a closed configuration such that the tooling surfaces define a substantially enclosed cavity in the molding tool. An inflatable interior panel is formed including rotating the molding tool to cover the tooling surfaces of the substantially enclosed cavity with the first molding material and/or the second molding material. The inflatable interior panel includes an inflatable bladder section and an outer panel section that is integrally coupled to the inflatable bladder section and that has a panel portion stiffness greater than a bladder portion stiffness of the inflatable bladder section.
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