Single shot injection molded article
First Claim
1. A baffle for regulating air flow around a radiator in a vehicle, the baffle comprising a substantially planar base portion, an edge portion for contacting a surface of the radiator, and a transition portion between the base portion and the edge portion, the base portion and the edge portion being of monolithic construction, the base portion having a base portion thickness, and the edge portion having an edge portion thickness that is less than the base portion thickness and wherein the baffle includes a substantially continuous taper down in thickness from the base portion through the transition portion to the edge portion, such that the edge portion deforms when it mates with the surface of the radiator while the base portion remains substantially rigid.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a baffle for regulating air flow around an object. The baffle can be of unitary construction and can be made by a single shot injection molding process. The baffle can have an edge portion that is more flexible than the base portion. The baffle has also can have a base portion with a base portion thickness and an edge portion with an edge portion thickness that is less than the base portion thickness. A method of making a baffle by an injection molding process is also disclosed.
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- 1. A baffle for regulating air flow around a radiator in a vehicle, the baffle comprising a substantially planar base portion, an edge portion for contacting a surface of the radiator, and a transition portion between the base portion and the edge portion, the base portion and the edge portion being of monolithic construction, the base portion having a base portion thickness, and the edge portion having an edge portion thickness that is less than the base portion thickness and wherein the baffle includes a substantially continuous taper down in thickness from the base portion through the transition portion to the edge portion, such that the edge portion deforms when it mates with the surface of the radiator while the base portion remains substantially rigid.
- 21. A baffle for regulating air flow around a radiator in a vehicle, the baffle comprising a base portion and an edge portion for contacting a surface of the radiator, and a transition portion between the base portion and the edge portion, the base portion and the edge portion being of monolithic construction, the baffle including a substantially continuous tapering down in thickness from the base portion through the transition portion and to the edge portion, the edge portion defining a curve and deforming in the direction of the curve when it mates with the surface of the radiator while the base portion remains substantially rigid.
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