Method of forming a vehicle component

Details Method of forming a vehicle component Method of forming a vehicle component

2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Lee, Edmund H. (Department: 1791)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Combined

C264S242000, C264S250000, C264S255000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07371341

ABSTRACT:
A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim panel having a storage compartment includes providing a first mold assembly comprising a first mold section and a second mold section, wherein the first mold assembly defines a first cavity. A second mold assembly is provided and comprises a third mold section and a fourth mold section. The second mold assembly defines a second cavity. A first material is introduced into the first cavity, thereby producing a substrate. A second material is introduced into the second cavity, such that the second material forms a movable wall. The substrate and the movable wall define a vehicle trim panel, wherein the movable wall includes a fold formed therein for permitting movement of the movable wall to expand the storage compartment.

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