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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 09, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 08, 1997
Katsumi Takahashi, Gifu, JP;
Kimihiro Iimura, Gifu, JP;
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Nishikasugai-Gun, JP;
Abstract
A mold for integrally molding a cover and a pad on a steering wheel. The mold includes a first mold and a second mold relatively movable to the first mold. The first and second molds are separated from each other to place a metal core between the first and second molds. The first and second molds are then joined with each other to define a first cavity for molding the cover. Afterwards, the first and second molds are separated from each other to remove the metal core and the cover. A float core is located between the first and second molds. The float core cooperates with the first and second molds to define a second cavity for integrally molding the pad with the cover when the first and second molds are joined with each other. A pivoting mechanism pivots the float core to remove the steering wheel from the molds.