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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 18, 2022
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2018
International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc., Southfield, MI (US);
Douglas E. Redmond, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Giachinno G. Bedogne, Troy, MI (US);
Matt Starling, Sandusky, OH (US);
Rose A. Ryntz, Clinton Township, MI (US);
INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS GROUP NORTH AMERICA, INC., Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A method of forming a skin-foam-substrate type structure particular suitable as an automobile trim component. The method comprises supplying a polymer resin containing a chemical foaming agent and including metal particles capable of inductive heating, that is positioned between a polymeric skin and substrate, followed by inductive heating to cause foaming of the polymeric resin. The foamed polymer resin adheres to the skin and substrate.