Patent ID: 6689306
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: B29B,B29C,B29K,B29L,B32B,B60R,Y02W

Abstract:
A method for forming a multi-layer outer skin for the exterior of a dash panel structure of a vehicle, wherein the outer skin comprises a multi-layer moldable sheet adapted for disposition in overlying relation to an underlying support structure disposed in overlying relation to an inflatable air bag cushion, the method comprising the steps of:providing a virgin polymeric material of predefined color; providing a regrind polymeric material including a plurality of different colored polymeric constituents; and forming the virgin polymeric material and the regrind polymeric material into a multi-layer laminate sheet structure defining the outer skin including an exterior layer consisting essentially of the virgin polymeric material for disposition across the exterior of the dash panel structure facing away from the underlying support structure and at least one interior layer in contacting relation with the exterior layer comprising the regrind polymeric material for disposition between the underlying support structure and the exterior layer; and molding the multi-layer laminate sheet structure to a profiled geometry for disposition at the exterior of the dash panel structure.