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Injection molded control panel with in-molded decorated plastic film that includes an internal connector

  • US 9,030,837 B2
  • Filed: 10/06/2011
  • Issued: 05/12/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A control assembly comprising:

  • a first film that is in-molded to a front surface of a resin core, the first film including decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface;

    a second film comprising a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects disposed on a front surface of the second film; and

    an internal connector,wherein the front surface of the second film is molded to a rear surface of the resin core, andwherein the internal connector is included in the second film and is precut to its finished geometry yet still partially attached to the second film via perforations or discontinuous connections such that it can be partially separated from the second film.

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