Molding method, molded product and instrument panel

Details Molding method, molded product and instrument panel Molding method, molded product and instrument panel

2007-12-21

2010-10-12

Lyjak, Lori L (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Dashboards

C180S090000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07810863

ABSTRACT:
An instrument panel includes a panel body and a joint member. The panel body includes a core member and an outer layer that covers the core member, and is formed by reaction injection molding. The panel body includes a meter installed portion. A recess of the meter installed portion becomes an undercut at the time of molding. A core member is provided with a deformable portion which is elastically deformable. The molded panel body can be demolded by deforming the deformable portion. There is no need to provide a slide core with a molding die. A deformation of the deformable portion is prevented by installing the joint member onto the demolded panel body. According to the instrument panel, it is possible to improve a product quality and reduce manufacturing cost.

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