Sonic weld sunroof trim ring
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1. A method of installing a trim ring to a headliner of a motor vehicle comprising the steps of:
- stacking a sonic horn with the headliner and the trim ring; and
vibrating the sonic horn such that the trim ring and the headliner bond and weld together in at least one weld area.
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Abstract
A method of installing trim rings to headliner trims systems in motor vehicles comprising a trim ring, a headliner, and a sonic horn and stack. The sonic horn vibrates to bond/weld headliner to trim ring. Energy directors can be added to facilitate bonding/welding process. Fasteners can also be added for attachment to the vehicle body. This bonding/welding of the headliner to trim ring creates a smooth, molded look for the trim ring and does so without gapping to or sliding within the headliner.
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1. A method of installing a trim ring to a headliner of a motor vehicle comprising the steps of:
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stacking a sonic horn with the headliner and the trim ring; and
vibrating the sonic horn such that the trim ring and the headliner bond and weld together in at least one weld area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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