Cover and method for manufacturing the same

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cover including a protecting layer, a decorative layer and a bottom layer. The decorative layer has a first surface, and a second surface on the opposite side of the first surface. The protecting layer integrally is formed on the first surface of the decorative layer by injection molding. The bottom layer integrally is formed on the second surface of the decorative layer by injection molding. The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing a cover. The present cover can tend give a various appearances whilst also having good performance.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Many aspects of the present cover and method for manufacturing the same can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the cover and method for manufacturing the same. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

FIG. 1 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of a cover according to a preferred embodiment;

FIG. 2 a flow chart of a method for manufacturing the cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of an apparatus in the period of forming a protecting layer on a first surface of a decorative layer for manufacturing the cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of an apparatus in the period of forming a bottom layer on a second surface of the decorative layer for manufacturing the cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of an apparatus in the period of forming a bottom layer before forming a protecting layer for manufacturing the cover of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 6 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of an apparatus in the period of forming a protecting layer after forming a bottom layer for manufacturing the cover of FIG. 1.

Claims

1. A cover comprising: a decorative layer having a first surface, and a second surface on the opposite side of the first surface;a protecting layer integrally formed on the first surface of the decorative layer by injection molding; anda bottom layer integrally formed on the second surface of the decorative layer by injection molding.

2. The cover as described in claim 1, wherein the decorative layer is one of a sheet and a film.

3. The cover as described in claim 2, wherein a material of decorative layer is selected from a group consisting of plastic, leather, and fabric.

4. The cover as described in claim 2, wherein the thickness of sheet is in a range from about 0.25 millimeters to about 0.7 millimeters.

5. The cover as described in claim 2, wherein the thickness of film is in a range from about 0.05 millimeters to about 0.5 millimeters.

6. The cover as described in claim 1, wherein the decorative layer further comprises patterns or colors on the first surface.

7. The cover as described in claim 1, wherein the protecting layer is one of a semi-transparent and transparent layer.

8. The cover as described in claim 1, wherein a material of the protecting layer is selected from a group consisting of polycarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymer, and polymethyl methacrylate.

9. The cover as described in claim 1, wherein a material of the bottom layer is plastic.

10. The cover as described in claim 9, wherein the plastic is selected from a group consisting of polycarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymer, and polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polystyrene, and any combination thereof.

11. A method for manufacturing a cover, comprising the steps of: providing a decorative base;trimming the decorative base thereby forming a decorative layer;forming a first layer on a first surface of the decorative layer by injection molding; andforming a second layer on a second surface of the decorative layer by injection molding.

12. The method as described in claim 11, wherein the decorative base has patterns or colors thereon.

13. The method as described in claim 11, wherein the patterns or colors are formed on the decorative base by one of plating and printing.

14. The method as described in claim 11, further comprises a step of hot press molding the decorative base, before the step of trimming the decorative base.

15. The method as described in claim 11, wherein the step of forming the first layer is performed using a mold that comprises an upper molding portion and a lower molding portion; the lower molding portion has a molding block; the upper molding portion defines a molding cavity engaged with the molding block, and a guiding channel defined in the upper molding portion above the molding cavity and communicating with the molding cavity.

16. The method as described in claim 11, wherein the step of forming the second layer is performed using a mold that comprises an upper molding portion and a lower molding portion; the lower molding portion has a molding block and defines a guiding channel in the molding block; the upper molding portion defines a molding cavity engaged with the molding block.

17. The method as described in claim 11, wherein the step of forming the first layer and the step of forming the second layer are carried out simultaneously.

18. A method for making a cover, the method comprising the steps of: preparing a decorative layer having a decorative surface on one side of the decorative layer, and another surface on an opposite side of the decorative layer;forming a first protective layer on the decorative surface of the decorative layer by injection molding; andforming a second protective layer on the another surface of the decorative layer by injection molding.