Injection molding of hollow articles

    公开(公告)号:US10926729B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-23

    申请号:US15464578

    申请日:2017-03-21

    Abstract: A hollow article such as an active bolster for an automobile is formed of an injection molded panel having a ridge and furrow adjacent a panel perimeter and an injection molded sheet having a bonding section at a sheet outer periphery, wherein the bonding section is within the furrow. An injection molded bond is formed between the bonding section and furrow, wherein a compression area where the sheet overlies a region of the panel adjacent the furrow is configured to constrain the bond to the furrow. An associated process and system facilitates mold alignment, part alignment, material strength, design adaptability, efficient processing, reduced labor, increased production rates, reduced energy consumption per part, aesthetically pleasing surfaces, and reduces or eliminates the need for a separate welding operation.

    Blow molded vehicle parts with foam layer and hollow core

    公开(公告)号:US10456970B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-29

    申请号:US14709582

    申请日:2015-05-12

    Abstract: An armrest for a captain's chair of a vehicle includes an outer layer and an inner layer including a foaming agent and defining a hollow core. At least one of the inner layer and the outer layer may include a reinforcing material and/or may be varied in thickness along its length. The armrest may include a third layer defining the hollow core. A related method includes heating a parison having a first and second layers, mixing a foaming agent into the second layer prior to heating, feeding the heated parison between mold halves, clamping the heated parison by moving the mold halves together, and pushing the layers of the heated parison outward, using blown air, such that the first layer is adjacent the mold and the second layer forms a hollow core of the armrest, the hollow core being partially filled by expansion of the second layer during cooling.

    Glove box bin bumper stops
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10131283B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-20

    申请号:US15276865

    申请日:2016-09-27

    Abstract: A storage compartment for a vehicle glove box includes at least one bumper stop defined by a resilient tab disposed on a storage compartment sidewall, the resilient tab including a cam face, a stop face, and a finger tab accessible from an interior of the storage compartment. The cam face may define an arcuate configuration. The stop face is carried by the finger tab whereby a deflecting force applied to the finger tab deflects the stop face from a retaining position to a releasing position. The storage compartment sidewall defines an aperture disposed to provide access to the finger tab from an interior of the storage compartment. Vehicle glove boxes including the described storage compartment are provided.

    Differential lateral stiffness armrest
    4.
    发明授权
    Differential lateral stiffness armrest 有权
    差分横向刚度扶手

    公开(公告)号:US09340129B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-17

    申请号:US14507023

    申请日:2014-10-06

    CPC classification number: B60N2/42727 B60N2/4235 B60N2/777

    Abstract: An automobile armrest is described. The armrest allows lateral movement in an outboard direction while resisting inboard movement. The armrest facilitates occupant egress and mitigates injury in a collision. Lateral outboard movement of the armrest is non-destructive and the armrest returns to a standard position upon removal of the outboard force.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种汽车扶手。 扶手允许侧向移动,同时抵抗内侧移动。 扶手方便乘员出走,减轻碰撞时的伤害。 扶手的横向外侧运动是无损的,并且在拆除舷外力时,扶手返回到标准位置。

    Corrugated weld seam for active bolster
    5.
    发明授权
    Corrugated weld seam for active bolster 有权
    活动枕头波纹焊缝

    公开(公告)号:US09327668B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-03

    申请号:US14607182

    申请日:2015-01-28

    Abstract: An active bolster is provided for an interior trim surface of an automotive vehicle. A plastic-molded outer trim panel has a welding track on an inside surface. A plastic-molded expandable bladder member has a central attachment section configured to attach to a support structure of the vehicle, a welding flange along a peripheral edge with a first surface facing the trim panel inside surface and a second opposed surface, and a pleated region between the central attachment section and the welding flange. The welding track and the welding flange are joined by a closed-loop hot weld seam to form a sealed chamber. The welding track and welding flange comprise complementary surfaces having a plurality of corrugations making the weld seam at least partially shaped as an undulating ribbon. As a result, a majority of the forces on the weld seam during inflation are in shear instead of peel.

    Abstract translation: 为机动车辆的内饰面提供主动枕头。 塑料成型的外装饰板在内表面上具有焊接轨迹。 塑料模制的可膨胀气囊构件具有中心附接部分,其被构造成附接到车辆的支撑结构,沿着周缘的焊接凸缘,具有面向装饰板内表面的第一表面和第二相对表面,以及打褶区域 在中心附接部分和焊接凸缘之间。 焊接轨道和焊接法兰通过闭环热焊缝连接以形成密封室。 焊接轨道和焊接法兰包括具有多个波纹的互补表面,使得焊缝至少部分地成形为起伏带状。 结果,在充气期间,焊缝上的大部分力是剪切而不是剥离。

    CONFIGURABLE CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210070208A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-11

    申请号:US16567307

    申请日:2019-09-11

    Abstract: A cup holder assembly is disclosed herein. The cup holder assembly includes a receptacle defining a cavity and having an engagement feature. A resilient finger is operably coupled to the receptacle and is operable between a disengaged position and an engaged position, wherein the resilient finger is engaged with the engagement feature. A resilient arm is coupled to the resilient finger and is operable to flex from a first position to a second position resilient finger inboard of the first position to allow the resilient finger to move between the disengaged and engaged positions.

    GLOVE BOX BIN BUMPER STOPS
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180086274A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:US15276865

    申请日:2016-09-27

    CPC classification number: B60R7/06

    Abstract: A storage compartment for a vehicle glove box includes at least one bumper stop defined by a resilient tab disposed on a storage compartment sidewall, the resilient tab including a cam face, a stop face, and a finger tab accessible from an interior of the storage compartment. The cam face may define an arcuate configuration. The stop face is carried by the finger tab whereby a deflecting force applied to the finger tab deflects the stop face from a retaining position to a releasing position. The storage compartment sidewall defines an aperture disposed to provide access to the finger tab from an interior of the storage compartment. Vehicle glove boxes including the described storage compartment are provided.

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