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Component for a vehicle interior and a method of assembly

  • US 20070132132A1
  • Filed: 12/12/2005
  • Published: 06/14/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of assembling a component for an interior of a vehicle comprising:

  • positioning an added article on a visible surface of a vacuum mold;

    aligning a skin above the vacuum mold;

    applying a vacuum force via the vacuum mold;

    drawing the skin into engagement with the visible surface of the vacuum mold; and

    enveloping a substantial portion of the added article with the skin so that the skin retains the added article therewith and the skin and the added article cooperate to define a show surface that is substantially uninterrupted along a transition area between the skin and the added article.

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