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US 7,464,986 B2Granted
Side sill trim part and method of molding same
AssigneeGreen Tokai Co., Ltd.
InventorRenji Maki
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AssigneeGreen Tokai Co., Ltd.
InventorRenji Maki
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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.
Side sill or rocker panel automotive part for attachment to an automotive frame member, said part including a top leg and an attachment leg with an intermediate section interconnecting said top leg and said attachment leg, said intermediate section having a show surface and an opposed inside surface, said top leg and said attachment leg extending away from said show surface side, a hinged joint provided adjacent said attachment leg, said part being bendable at said hinged joint to permit pivoting of said attachment leg toward said inside surface to form a substantially closed “C” cross sectional shape, said attachment leg adapted for secure attachment to said frame member.
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