Method of thermoforming an automotive trim panel

Details Method of thermoforming an automotive trim panel Method of thermoforming an automotive trim panel

1997-01-31

1998-12-08

Elmore, Reba I.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

425394, 42540301, G06G 766, G06F 1750

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058479619

ABSTRACT:
A trim panel for use in automotive trim applications is made from a laminate of a thermoformable support layer and an A-side layer made of vinyl or cloth or similar material. The laminate is thermoformed to impart permanently the contour of a rigid substrate to which the panel will be attached. The support layer retains the desired contour without the use of other materials. Process controls are applied allowing thermoforming of parts to automotive precision.

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patent: 4354816 (1982-10-01), Schepp
patent: 4900242 (1990-02-01), Maus et al.
patent: 5073429 (1991-12-01), Steinke et al.
patent: 5529742 (1996-06-01), Strapazzini

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