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Method of attaching plastic to a metal section and part made thereby

  • US 7,449,137 B2
  • Filed: 01/20/2006
  • Issued: 11/11/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of attaching a plastic component to a metal component comprising the steps of:

  • providing a metal component comprising a closed cross section having a first opening therein and a second opening therein;

    placing the metal component in a die;

    inserting a tool through the second opening and positioning the tool on one side of the first opening; and

    molding the plastic component about at least a portion of the metal component and through the first opening, such that plastic component forms a flange on one side of the first opening for securing the plastic component with the metal component.

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