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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2004
John D. Youngs, Southgate, MI (US);
Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Michael P. Schoemann, Waterford, MI (US);
Randy S. Reed, Fair Haven, MI (US);
John D. Youngs, Southgate, MI (US);
Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Michael P. Schoemann, Waterford, MI (US);
Randy S. Reed, Fair Haven, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim panel having a storage compartment includes providing a first mold assembly comprising a first mold section and a second mold section, wherein the first mold assembly defines a first cavity. A second mold assembly is provided and comprises a third mold section and a fourth mold section. The second mold assembly defines a second cavity. A first material is introduced into the first cavity, thereby producing a substrate. A second material is introduced into the second cavity, such that the second material defines a flexible member. The substrate and the flexible member define a vehicle trim panel, such that the flexible member defines an expandable portion of the storage compartment.