Patent ID: 6787116
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: B29C,F24S,F28F,Y02E,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An overmolding insert, comprising:a base having at least one first opening in a first surface, each said first opening being in communication with a corresponding second opening in a second surface opposite said first surface, at least one hollow projection extending from said first surface of said base, said hollow projection having a first opening in communication with the first opening of said first surface and a second opening located at a terminal portion of said hollow projection, said insert further comprising two opposed side walls, each side wall being joined to said first surface, two opposed end walls being joined to opposite ends of said first surface and extending from one side wall to the other side wall, such that the side walls, the end walls, and the first surface define a partially closed space, wherein said terminal portion of said hollow projection extends beyond said partially closed space, and wherein said second surface is only bonded to said end walls and said side walls.