Apparatus for forming a trim panel with 180.degree. periphery edge wrap
AssigneeDaimlerChrysler AG
InventorsChristopher Reynolds, Anthony J. Link
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Abstract
An apparatus for forming a trim panel with a one hundred eighty degree periphery edge wrap. The apparatus includes a molding tool having a mold cavity thereon. A loose form block is inserted in the cavity. The form block cooperates with the cavity to define the shape of the periphery edge. Further, the form block supports a trim cover panel such that it is wrapped approximately one hundred eighty degrees about the periphery edge of the trim panel substrate.
Claims10
An apparatus for forming a trim panel with a one hundred and eighty degree periphery edge wrap comprising:
- a molding tool having upper and lower halves, said upper and lower halves upon being closed together defining a cavity therebetween;
- a form block disposed within said cavity and engaging said upper and lower halves when said molding tool is closed such that said form block remains stationary;
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- a blade attached to said form block, said blade extending downward below a form block lower half interface and defining an indentation.
An apparatus for forming a trim panel with a one hundred and eighty degree periphery edge wrap comprising:
- a molding tool having upper and lower halves, said upper and lower halves adapted to be sandwiched together to define a mold cavity therebetween;
- a form block disposed within said cavity, wherein said form block cooperates with said cavity to form an indentation wherein the shape of the indentation controls the shape of the periphery edge of the trim panel;
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- a blade attached to an interior face of said form block and extending downwardly therefrom into said mold cavity such that said periphery edge is formed on at least three surfaces by said form block.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.