Closure flap for storage compartments and methods of making same

摘要

A closure flap for a storage compartment, comprises an extruded segment having integral chambers disposed therein, and an injection-molded plastic cap attached to an open end of the segment to close-off that end. The end cap includes projections fitting into respective ones of the chambers. A threaded sleeve is secured within a recess of the segment and is adapted to receive a screw for attaching a hinge element to the segment. The flap is mounted to the storage compartment by means of the hinge element.