A front end module is described, wherein the module includes a plastic component connected to a metallic substrate. The metallic substrate can be formed by hydroforming and shaped into a substantially unitary member. The plastic component is then molded about the metallic substrate and simultaneously forms connections thereto at discrete locations along the length of the metallic substrate.
申请公布号
CA2510802(A1)
申请公布日期
2004.07.08
申请号
CA20032510802
申请日期
2003.12.19
申请人
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY;CARLISLE ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.;VARI-FORM
发明人
STAARGAARD, JAMES E.;BROWN, MITCH;NARDONE, TERRY E.;PANTER, R. KEITH;LONGHOUSE, BLAIR;GAIDA, DENNIS;KOWAL, ERIC;KLAGES, JERRY;BUTTERFIELD, LARRY D.;GORAL, THOMAS M.