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METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPONENT FOR A VEHICLE INTERIOR

  • US 20100052209A1
  • Filed: 11/12/2009
  • Published: 03/04/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of molding a component for an interior of a vehicle comprising:

  • providing a mold assembly having a first mold half, a retractable core positioned within the first mold half, and a second mold half cooperating with the first mold half to define a mold cavity;

    positioning the retractable core in an extended position so as to engage a portion of the second mold half and divide the mold cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber;

    injecting a first shot of material into the first chamber and forming a sloped surface adjacent to a leading edge of the first shot of material;

    moving the retractable core to a retracted position to effectively enlarge the second chamber and expose the sloped surface of the first shot; and

    injecting a second shot of material into the enlarged second chamber so that the second shot of material flows between the first shot of material and the retractable core and engages the sloped surface of the first shot.

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