Molded article with foam-encased reinforcing member

摘要

A molded article includes a rotationally-molded body of polymer material, formed in a mold, with an elongate reinforcing member, having an end, substantially encased within the body of polymer material during molding thereof. A slip zone, defining a void in the body of polymer material, is formed around the end of the reinforcing member, such that post-molding shrinkage of the polymer material imposes substantially no stress on the end of the reinforcing member.