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Sonic weld sunroof trim ring
   
Document Number
US Patent 7066374
Issued Date
June 27, 2006
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Inventors
Tiesler; John M. (Harrison Township, MI)
Mestemaker; Jim (Lambertville, MI)
Arnold; Scott D. (Farmington Hills, MI)
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Abstract
A method of installing trim rings to headliner trims systems in motor vehicles comprising a trim ring, a headliner, and a sonic horn and stack. The sonic horn vibrates to bond/weld headliner to trim ring. Energy directors can be added to facilitate bonding/welding process. Fasteners can also be added for attachment to the vehicle body. This bonding/welding of the headliner to trim ring creates a smooth, molded look for the trim ring and does so without gapping to or sliding within the headliner.
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Owner
Lear Corporation (Southfield, MI)
Published
June 27, 2006
Application Number
10/754,959
Filed
January 8, 2004
US Classification
228/110.1   156/73.1 296/214 296/216.09
Int'l Classification
B60J   7/043   (20060101)   B23K   1/06   (20060101)  
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USPTO Field of Search
228/110.1   228/1.1   156/73.1   156/73.2   296/218  
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