Apparatus for pressure bonding of a covering on an automotive interior component and a method for pressure bonding thereof

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PATENT NO 9889813
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14693409

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An apparatus for manufacturing an automotive interior component and a method for manufacture thereof are provided. The method includes providing a first and second layer of the automotive interior component. The method includes providing an apparatus comprising a first press component and a second press component, the first press component including a pressure chamber configured to receive a protrusion of the first layer. The method includes inserting the first layer into the first press component, such that the protrusion is received by the pressure chamber of the first press component. The method includes coupling the first layer and the second layer, wherein coupling comprises moving at least one of the first press component and second press component toward the other and introducing a first fluid into the pressure chamber of the first press component such that the fluid applies a fluid pressure to the first layer.

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INOAC USA INC1515 EQUITY DRIVE SUITE 200 TROY MI 48084

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Evans, Gregg S Stratford, CA 30 134

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