SINGLE SHOT INJECTION MOLDED ARTICLE
First Claim
1. A baffle for regulating air flow around an object, the baffle comprising a substantially planar base portion and an edge portion for contacting a surface of the object, 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 such that the edge portion is capable of deforming to mate with the surface of the object 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 an object, the baffle comprising a substantially planar base portion and an edge portion for contacting a surface of the object, 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 such that the edge portion is capable of deforming to mate with the surface of the object while the base portion remains substantially rigid.
- 16. A baffle for regulating air flow around an object, the baffle comprising a substantially planar base portion and an edge portion for contacting a surface of the object, the base portion and the edge portion being of monolithic construction, wherein the edge portion is more flexible than the base portion such that the edge portion is capable of deforming to mate with the surface of the object while the base portion remains substantially rigid.
- 23. A baffle for regulating air flow around an object, the baffle comprising a base portion and an edge portion for contacting a surface of the object, 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 such that the edge portion defines a curve and is capable of deforming in the direction of the curve to mate with the surface of the object while the base portion remains substantially rigid.
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