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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2006
Filed:
Jan. 08, 2004
John M. Tiesler, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Jim Mestemaker, Lambertville, MI (US);
Michael C. Dykman, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Scott D. Arnold, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
John M. Tiesler, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Jim Mestemaker, Lambertville, MI (US);
Michael C. Dykman, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Scott D. Arnold, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A method of installing trim rings to headliner trims systems in motor vehicles comprising a trim ring, a headliner, and a sonic horn and stack. The sonic horn vibrates to bond/weld headliner to trim ring. Energy directors can be added to facilitate bonding/welding process. Fasteners can also be added for attachment to the vehicle body. This bonding/welding of the headliner to trim ring creates a smooth, molded look for the trim ring and does so without gapping to or sliding within the headliner.