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 One Piece Glove Box Door |
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| Application Description: Single piece glove box door outer and reinforcement | Single Most Unique Feature: This application uses a single injection molded glove box door outer with staggered integral ribs to replace an inner reinforcement. |
| Process Descriptions: Injection molding | First Usage of Process?: No |
| Formerly Used Process: Previously two injection molded components were used. These two components were screwed together. Other vehicles use a steel reinforcement or vibration weld an inner plastic reinforcement to the outer. | Tooling Innovations: None |
| Material Innovations: None | Mass Savings: .5 lb. |
| Cost Savings: NA | Cost Avoidance: Reduced assembly labor |
| Direct Consumer Benefit: Lower weight glove box door for easier operation. | Is Technology Transferable?: Yes |
| Significant Safety Benefit: None | Significant Environmental Benefit: None |
| Additional Information: A special staggered rib design with design details were implemented to avoid cosmetic issues while providing cost and mass savings. | Additional Information: NA |
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Staggered Ribs to Reduce Sinks |
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Triple "Dog Houses" for Fasteners |
