Side sill trim part and method of molding same

Details Side sill trim part and method of molding same Side sill trim part and method of molding same

2007-12-13

2008-12-16

Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

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07464986

ABSTRACT:
Improved side sill or rocker panel trim part and methods of molding same are provided. In the methods, a substantially “C” like cross-sectional shaped mold cavity is provided having a pair of terminal cavity portions therein. A living hinge-forming cavity space is provided between a midpoint of the cavity and one of the terminal end portions. The part comprises a longitudinal axis extending therealong and a pair of leg portions and an intermediate section interconnecting the leg portions. The part includes a substantially “C” shaped cross-section transverse to the longitudinal axis with the intermediate section including a show surface side with the legs extending away from the show surface side. A hinge joint is provided adjacent one of the legs so that the part is bendable at the hinge to form a substantially closed “C” position.

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