摘要:
A method of making a multi-layered trim component for attachment to a structure of a vehicle is disclosed herein. The method includes providing a mold having a cavity formed therein which defining first and second surfaces. The mask is magnetically secured to the mold to cover the first surface. A first material is applied in the cavity so as to form a first layer conforming to the second surface. The mask is removed from the cavity of the mold. A second material is then applied in the cavity so as to form a second layer conforming to the first surface, wherein the first and second layers define a multi-layered trim component.
摘要:
Aspects of the present invention include interior vehicle trim panel having a sprayed expanded polyurethane layer and method of making same. In at least one embodiment, the method of making the vehicle interior trim panel comprises providing a skin layer on a spray tool, spraying expandable polyurethane reactive components onto the skin layer to form a resilient layer, and securing a rigid substrate on the resilient layer, such that the resilient layer extends between and connects the skin layer with the substrate to form the vehicle interior trim panel.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for forming an interior component part having a relatively rigid substrate portion and a padded portion. The molding tool used to form the substrate portion includes a first mold part and a second mold part that form a substrate molding cavity into which a thermoplastic olefin is injected. The padded portion is formed by the first mold part and a third mold part that define a pad forming cavity. A mixture of a thermoplastic elastomer and a blowing agent is injected into the pad forming cavity. The expanded blown elastomer is enveloped within a skin formed when the blown elastomer contacts a cooled mold surface.
摘要:
An energy absorption device for use in a vehicle interior includes a first body having a protrusion defining an axially extending outer serrated surface, and a second body having a cavity defining an axially extending inner serrated surface. The protrusion is at least partially inserted into the cavity to at least partially support the first body relative to the second body. Upon an impact at least partially in the axial direction, one of the protrusion and the cavity is moved relative to the other to absorb at least some of the impact energy. An energy absorption vehicle interior assembly includes an energy absorption device connected between an interior vehicle trim member and a vehicle trim mounting member.
摘要:
In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to automobile interior trim panel having an insert molded trim cover sheet. In at least one embodiment, the automobile interior trim panel is made by providing a trim cover sheet within a first mold cavity and introducing a first resin into the first mold cavity to form a door panel sub assembly comprising a door panel portion secured to the trim cover sheet. In this embodiment, the door panel portion has a first upper door panel portion having a portion circumscribing the trim cover sheet and a lower door panel portion below the first upper door panel portion. The method further comprises providing the door panel sub assembly within a second mold cavity, and introducing a second resin less rigid that the first material into the second mold cavity to form a second upper door panel portion over and secured to at least a portion of the first upper door panel portion.
摘要:
A method of making automobile interior panels includes a step in which a first insert is positioned in the cavity formed by a first and second mold section. The first insert is trimmed by a first lifter to form a trimmed first insert. A first resin is subsequently introduced into a second mold cavity such that this first resin bonds to the trimmed first insert. Complex interior panels are formed by utilizing additional lifters and/or mold sections to define mold cavities and paths for introducing additional resins.
摘要:
A trim part for use with a vehicle includes a substrate and a trim cover overlaying the substrate. The trim cover has first and second portions that are folded together to form a flexible edge seal that is engageable with the vehicle. A method of making such a trim part is also disclosed.
摘要:
The present invention provides for an improved bolster with a soft feel for use in a trim assembly, and to a continuous two-shot molding operation that may be continuously performed utilizing a single mold assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the bolster includes a substrate formed by co-injecting a first and second material into a first shot mold cavity in a first shot of a molding operation. In a second shot mold cavity, a cover is formed on at least a portion of the substrate by co-injecting into a mold chamber a third and fourth material in a second shot of the molding operation. The fourth material defines an outer skin surrounding the third material which may include a foamed material to provide a soft, light cellular inner core such that when a force is applied to the cover, the outer skin will deform and compress the inner core, providing a soft feel to the bolster.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing an overmolded trim component includes providing a first mold portion and a movable mold element. The movable mold element includes first and second mold surfaces positioned at a first angle with respect to one another. The movable mold element is then positioned into the first position to define a first cavity. A first material is then introduced into the first cavity, thereby forming a substrate. The substrate includes a first substrate surface is at a second angle with respect to a second substrate surface. The movable mold element is then positioned into the second position to define a second cavity. A second material is then introduced into the second cavity, thereby forming an overmolded trim component. The movable mold element is oriented at a third angle with respect to the first substrate surface and at a fourth angle with respect to the second substrate surface.
摘要:
An automotive interior trim assembly has at least one area which provides an enhanced tactile feel that is soft to the touch. The interior trim assembly includes a first substrate member forming at least part of a structural support of a trim assembly and a cover member formed of thermoplastic elastic foam supported on the first substrate member. A second substrate member is connected to the first substrate member. In one embodiment, a portion of the interior trim assembly is formed in a two-shot molding operation wherein a first material is molding during a first shot to form the first substrate member. The cover member is molded onto the first substrate member during a second shot of the molding operation. In one embodiment, the first and second substrate members are connected together through cooperating locking structures formed on each of the first and second substrate members.