发明名称 |
Process for securing a micro-truss structure to a panel |
摘要 |
A process for reinforcing a trim panel for a vehicle using one or more micro-truss reinforcement patches. Each micro-truss reinforcement patch is secured to an inner surface of a show surface panel of the trim panel while it is in a partially cured state and then fully cured. The micro-truss patch is fusion bonded to the panel. |
申请公布号 |
US9511540(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.12.06 |
申请号 |
US201414454598 |
申请日期 |
2014.08.07 |
申请人 |
GM Global Technology Operations LLC |
发明人 |
Mankame Nilesh D.;Hundley Jacob M.;Mourou Julien P.;Lang Steven C. |
分类号 |
B60R13/02;B29C65/36;B29C65/48;B29C65/50;B29C65/78;B29C65/00;B29C69/00;B29C53/02;B29L31/30 |
主分类号 |
B60R13/02 |
代理机构 |
Miller IP Group, PLC |
代理人 |
Miller John A.;Miller IP Group, PLC |
主权项 |
1. A method for securing a reinforcement patch to a panel, said method comprising:
providing a partially cured micro-truss structure including an array of struts bonded to a flexible support layer; providing a heatable material in association with the support layer; shaping the partially cured micro-truss structure to the panel; fully curing the micro-truss structure while it is shaped to the panel; and fusion bonding the micro-truss structure to the panel using the heatable material. |
地址 |
Detroit MI US |