УЗЕЛ ПОДЛОКОТНИКА ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И ПОДЛОКОТНИК ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к подлокотникам транспортного средства, в частности к подлокотнику транспортного средства, где часть опоры транспортного средства обеспечивается, по существу, эластичным элементом поглощения энергии и настраиваемым элементом, заключенным в нем. Узел подлокотника транспортного средства включает в себя поперечно сминаемое основание, имеющее промежуток, определенный между внутренней и наружной частями основания. Настраиваемый придающий жесткость элемент расположен на сминаемом основании и имеет проем, расположенный поверх промежутка, и лепестки зацепления, которые зацепляют внутреннюю и наружную части основания. Придающий жесткость элемент обеспечивает поперечную опору для сминаемого основания. Плоская эластичная подложка вертикально поддерживает элемент в виде крышки на проеме, и поперечная опора, предусмотренная у сминаемого основания, обеспечивается придающим жесткость элементом. Повышается пассивная безопасность пассажира. 3 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

УЗЕЛ ПОДЛОКОТНИКА ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И ПОДЛОКОТНИК ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

ДЕКОРИРОВАННАЯ ОБЛИЦОВОЧНАЯ ИЛИ ОБШИВОЧНАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ

... 1. Облицовочная или обшивочная деталь для салона или кабины автомобиля, состоящая из основы и соединенной с ней пленки, отличающаяся тем, что пленка выполнена из полипропилена или сополимера полипропилена. ! 2. Облицовочная или обшивочная деталь по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что толщина пленки составляет менее примерно 500 мкм, предпочтительно не более примерно 400 мкм, особенно предпочтительно не более примерно 300 мкм или от примерно 300 до примерно 400 мкм. ! 3. Облицовочная или обшивочная деталь по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что пленка с ее обращенной от основы стороны имеет лаковое покрытие. ! 4. Облицовочная или обшивочная деталь по п.3, отличающаяся тем, что толщина лакового покрытия составляет от примерно 1 до примерно 30 мкм, предпочтительно от примерно 5 до примерно 20 мкм, особенно предпочтительно примерно 10 мкм. ! 5. Облицовочная или обшивочная деталь по п.3 или 4, отличающаяся тем, что лаковое покрытие представляет собой лаковое покрытие на полиуретановой основе, предпочтительно покрытие ...

ПАНЕЛЬ ОТДЕЛКИ ДВЕРИ ДЛЯ ПОГЛОЩЕНИЯ ЭНЕРГИИ

Fahrzeugtür mit einer Innenverkleidung

Türbaugruppe, Aggregateträger und Lautsprechersystem für eine Fahrzeugtür

Türbaugruppe für eine Fahrzeugtür, mit - einem Aggregateträger und - einem am Aggregateträger angeordneten Lautsprecher mit einer einen Magneten umfassenden Antriebseinheit und einer eine Membran umfassenden Membraneinheit, die über einen Lautsprecherkorb miteinander verbunden sind und zur Klangerzeugung zusammenwirken, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der die Antriebseinheit (24, 25) und/oder die Membraneinheit (21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 210, 260) aufnehmende Teil des Lautsprecherkorbes (11, 12, 13) einstückig an den Aggregateträger (1) angeformt ist.

Kraftfahrzeugtür

Kraftfahrzeugtür (1), welche zum Fahrgastinnenraum (2) eines Kraftfahrzeuges hin eine mehrteilige Verkleidung (3) aufweist, wobei zwischen einem versenkten Betätigungshebel (5) und einem ersten Teil (3a) der Verkleidung (3) zumindest bereichsweise eine Fuge (7a; 7b) gegeben ist, und wobei ein zweiter Teil (3b) der Verkleidung (3) mit einem Lagerbock (4) verbindbar ist, in welchem ein Betätigungshebel (5) um eine Achse (6) schwenkbar gelagert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am ersten Teil (3a) der Verkleidung (3) zusätzlich Fixierlager (8a; 8b) angebracht sind, welche die Achse (6) bei der Montage bezüglich eines gleichmäßigen Fugenbildes zentrieren.

Innenverkleidung für Fahrzeugtüren

Integrierter Ausstattungsrückhaltemechanismus

Rückhaltesystem zum Verbinden von Fahrzeugelementen, gekennzeichnet durch:eine mit dem ersten Fahrzeugelement integrierte Vernetzungsfläche; undeine zusammenwirkende, mit dem zweiten Fahrzeugelement integrierte Vernetzungsfläche;wobei die mit dem ersten Fahrzeugelement integrierte Vernetzungsfläche und die zusammenwirkende, mit dem zweiten Fahrzeugelement integrierte Vernetzungsfläche dazu ausgelegt sind, ineinander einzugreifen, um mindestens zeitweise eine vertikale Trennung des verbundenen ersten Fahrzeugelements und zweiten Fahrzeugelements zu verhindern.

Halteleiste zur Aufnahme einer Türinnenverkleidung einer Fahrzeugtüre

Halteleiste zur Aufnahme einer Türinnenverkleidung sowie zur Befestigung einer Dichtung, wobei ein Randbereich der Türinnenverkleidung in einen schlitzförmigen Aufnahmeabschnitt der Halteleiste eingeschoben ist und der Fuß der Dichtung einen Vorsprung der Halteleiste hintergreift, dadurch gekennzeichnet, – dass zur Halterung einer Türinnenverkleidung (15) mit einem Randbereich gleichmäßiger Dicke der Aufnahmeabschnitt (13) U-förmig ausgebildet ist, – dass der Randbereich der Türinnenverkleidung (15) durch Klemmung in dem Aufnahmeabschnitt (13) gehalten ist, – dass die Halteleiste (3) ein Strangprofil mit einem Hohlraum ist, wobei der Hohlraum durch eine längliche Aussparung in der Halteleiste (3) zugänglich ist, – dass die Aussparung in der Halteleiste (3) zur Aufnahme eines pilzförmig ausgeführten Fußes (7) der Dichtung (5) ausgebildet ist, – und dass der Aussparung gegenüberliegend Öffnungen zur Befestigung der Halteleiste (3) an einem Türinnenblech (11) vorgesehen sind.

Zierleiste für Kraftfahrzeuge und Vefahren zu ihrer Herstellung

DEKORINNENTEILE FÜR AUTOS MIT IN DER FORM BESCHICHTETER, INTEGRIERTER ELASTOMERABDECKUNG AUS AROMATISCHEM POLYURETHAN UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG DERSELBEN

Befestigungsanordnung für die lösbare Verbindung eines Bauteils an einem Tragelement, insbesondere einer Verkleidung an einem Karosserieteil

Ausstattungsteil mit einer Leuchtfläche

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Ausstattungsteil für den Innenraum eines Fahrzeuges mit einer Leuchtfläche, die aus einem Formkörper, an dem ein Lichtleiter angeordnet ist, der mit einer Deckschicht versehen ist, besteht.

Fahrzeugtürverkleidung und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung

Innenverkleidung für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Motor vehicle with noise reduction and audio system, has coating of sound damping material applied to inside wall of motor vehicle body

A coating (6) of sound damping material is applied to the inside wall of the motor vehicle body at a thickness that is such that the acoustics are improved, and the perceptibility of rattle noise occurring at the vehicle body is reduced. The coating is preferably arranged on the inner wall of the door of the vehicle, and is formed from a high-porosity rubber layer of thickness 5 mm.

Verbindungsanordnung

Verbindungsanordnung (1) mit einem Anbauteil (2) und einem Trägerteil (3), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verbindungsanordnung (1) zumindest folgende Komponenten umfasst,- eine am Anbauteil (2) angeordnete Rasthakenanordnung mit zwei zueinander beabstandeten und voneinander abgewandten Rasthaken (4,4'), die an ihrem jeweiligen Rücken (5,5') einen Absatz (6,6') aufweisen,- eine komplementär dazu ausgebildete Öffnung (7) im Trägerteil (3), und- ein Sicherungselement (8) mit einem Kopf (9) und einem Schaft (10), an welchem zwei bewegliche Rastelemente (11,11'), deren Bewegungsrichtung lotrecht zur Längsachse des Sicherungselements (8) ist, angeordnet sind, wobei bei montierter Verbindungsanordnung (1) die beiden Rasthaken (4,4') einen Rand (12) der Öffnung (7) im Trägerteil (3) hintergreifen und damit verrastet sind, und wobei der Schaft (10) des Sicherungselementes (8) so weit in zur Einsteckrichtung der Rasthaken (4,4') entgegengesetzten Richtung zwischen diese eingeschoben ist, dass die ...

DECORATIVE LAMINATE PANEL

Automotive hardware carrier and method of making same

Method of securing a coverstock material to an injection moulded plastic part

A soft coverstock material is secured on an injection moulded hard plastic part in a low pressure moulding operation which uses gas-assist technology to form a turned-back portion which would normally create a die-lock moulding situation. The coverstock material is placed over a mould cavity (36) between the first and second halves (32,34) of an injection moulding tool. The first and second halves (32,34) of the moulding tool are closed together to leave a gap (52) therebetween. A thermoplastic resin is injected into the mould cavity (36) against the coverstock material (46). The first and second halves of the mould tool are further closed together to distribute the resin within the mould cavity (36). A pressurised gas (56) is injected into the turned-back portion (54) of the plastic part being moulded in order to cause complete distribution of the resin within the turned-back portion to form a hollow, non-die-locked section in the turned-back portion.

Door trim bolster with electroluminescent lamp and injection molding method of making same

Manufacturing trim panels using a mold and a separate tool

Moulded trim panel assembly for a vehicle door

A trim panel assembly 30 includes a first trim panel 31 and a second trim panel 32. The trim panels 31 and 32 have respective attachment portions 31a and 32a, which cooperate with each other to connect the trim panels 31, 32 together and which allow relatively sliding movement between the panels. The first trim panel 31 can have a single attachment portion 31a that extends continuously throughout the length thereof, while the second trim panel 32 can have a plurality of discrete portions 32a that extend along the length thereof, or vice versa. The assembly is formed by disposing the first trim panel 31 inside a mould die 40, with the attachment portion 31a inside the mould cavity (43) (figure 4 - not shown). A moulding material 32 is injected into the cavity (43) to extend about the portion 31a. When the material 32 is sufficiently hardened for stability, the assembly 30 is moved to a cooling device (50) (figure 7 - not shown). The attachment portion 32a of the second trim panel 32 can ...

Method of inserting a rod into a plate

... 935,139. Shoe protectors. J. S. KAMBORIAN, and J. S. KAMBORIAN Jun. Dec. 27, 1961 [Jan. 3, 1961], No. 46307/61. Class 17 (3). [Also in Groups X, XIV, XXII and XXV] A method of inserting a nail &c. 30, having cutting teeth 33 on its head 34, in a plate &c. 18 comprises using the head of the nail to mill a groove 9 in which the nail is to be retained. Nails may be inserted in golf shoes or, as shown, in the paperboard trim-panel &c. of a car door &c. by rotating the nail in a drill &c. chuck 36 and moving the panel between the position depicted, Fig. 6. The nail-shank cuts its way through the material, the T-groove in which may be filled with a thermoplastic adhesive 40. The nails have annular ridges on their shanks.

Improvements in or relating to upholstery panels

... 922,566. Upholstery panels. ROLLS-ROYCE Ltd. Dec. 14, 1961 [Dec. 22, 1960], No. 44151/60. Class 52 (4). An upholstery panel has a plywood backing sheet 1 with a groove 2 in its face parallel to the corresponding outer edges of the sheet, padding material 4 such as rayon acetate wadding or polyurethane foam sheet and a facing sheet 3 of leather secured within the groove by staples 5 and at its edges 3a by adhesive. An ornamental piping 6 with hard core 7 and leather 8 is inserted in the groove 2.

Door Member

Trim panels

... 1,083,437. Vehicle doors. FORD MOTOR CO. Ltd. May 20, 1966, No. 22529/66. Heading B7J. A vehicle door trim panel comprises a recess 5 for a door handle and a recess 6 for a window winder and provides also an arm rest 4. The panel comprises a rigid backing sheet 1, a resilient plastics covering sheet 2 which is shaped as shown e.g. by vacuum moulding, and a filling 3 of plastics material which is foamed, e.g. by heating the panel, to fill the space between the sheets.

Interior trim of a motor vehicle

Interior trim panels, 2a, 2b, 8 for covering area around B-pillar (fig 1, 34) and door sills (fig 1, 32), which can be shifted relative to each other during assembly for manufacturing compliance. They may shift either exclusively in one direction or both vertically and longitudinally. The panel 2b may have guides, which may be projections 17, for engaging with groove-like depressions 14 on the other panel 2a and allowing movement horizontally. Alternatively, pocket 10 may engage with project 23 to only allow vertical movement. Finger-like projection 15 may engage with projection 18 to allow movement in both the vertical and horizontal direction. Panels may also overlap with each other, forming an overlapping region 9.

Panels

... 1,023,959. Vehicle accessory. FORD MOTOR CO. Ltd. Oct. 9, 1964, No. 41257/64. Heading B7J. [Also in Division B5] A panel for attachment to the inner panel of a motor vehicle door comprises a base board 8 having a strip 6 of flexible protective material, e.g. carpet material at its lower end, the upper edge of the protective material being located in the channel of a plastics strip of channel X- section bonded to the board. The edge of the carpet material is thereby prevented from lifting from the board. The protective material may have binding material stitched along its other edges which are stuck around the edges of the board. The upper edge of the board may be covered with foam plastics 9 covered with a plastics sheet 10 extending from the top of the board beneath the channel strip. A light reflective strip covered with transparent material may be bonded to the outer face 12 of the channel strip.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SKIN-WELL-BEHAVED LINING, IN PARTICULAR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT PARTS.

CONNECTING STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE INTERIOR

LINING WITH MULTIPART SURFACE LAYER AND PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

VEHICLE INTERIOR

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES INNENVERKLEIDUNGSTEILS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A COVER ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR INTERIOR EQUIPMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND AFTERWARDS MANUFACTURE COVER ELEMENT.

DECORATION INTERIOR FOR CARS ALSO IN THE FORM OF COATINGS, INTEGRATIONS ELASTOMER COVER FROM AROMATIC PU AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION THE SAME

HEATABLE PROFILE STRIP OF A VEHICLE SIDE WINDOW

DOOR MODULE WITH STRUCTURAL CARRIER

CONSTRUCTION UNIT WITH HIGH ABSORPTIVER EFFECT OVER SPREADING FREQUENCY RANGE

Automotive trim panel with electrical wiring incorporated therein

A method of producing stratiform articles and products

Molded polyolefin and polyphenyloxide products and method for production

Laminated body and method of manufacturing the same

VEHICLE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING A VEHICLE COMPONENT

... ²²²A process for providing a cushioned region (14) on a substrate (12) is ²disclosed. The substrate (12) is at least partially covered by a sheet (18) of ²preferably textured material. A skin (22) is coupled to the substrate (12) and ²a compressible material (24) (such as foam) is injected between the sheet (22) ²and skin (24). The sheet (18) is intended to promote adhesion to the ²compressible material (24) (e.g., mechanical and/or chemical joining or ²bonding). If portions of the coversheet (18) are exposed on a visible surface, ²the coversheet may also be configured to provide a decorative or ornamental ²appearances.² ...

AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR COMPONENT

There is provided an automotive interior component including an impact absorber mounted to an interior side of a side wall panel of a vehicle, and the shape and structure of the impact absorber that can undergo buckling deformation and absorb an impact load in a side collision are improved to increase an impact absorbing function. The impact absorber 30 mounted on a back surface of an impact area IA in the automotive interior component (door trim) 10 is formed as a hollow box body having an opening 31 on one side and a bottom surface wall 32 on the other side, and improvement such as providing corner cut portions 34 at four corner portions of the bottom surface wall 32, forming a chamfered portion 333 at a corner portion of a side wall 33, or forming a cam groove portion 334, a triangular rib 36, or an inner surface rib 321 is made to adjust a reaction force in a side collision to increase an impact absorbing function.

AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR COMPONENT

There is provided an automotive interior component including an impact absorber mounted to an interior side of a side wall panel of a vehicle, and the shape and structure of the impact absorber that can undergo buckling deformation and absorb an impact load in a side collision are improved to increase an impact absorbing function. The impact absorber 30 mounted on a back surface of an impact area IA in the automotive interior component (door trim) 10 is formed as a hollow box body having an opening 31 on one side and a bottom surface wall 32 on the other side, and improvement such as providing corner cut portions 34 at four corner portions of the bottom surface wall 32, forming a chamfered portion 333 at a corner portion of a side wall 33, or forming a cam groove portion 334, a triangular rib 36, or an inner surface rib 321 is made to adjust a reaction force in a side collision to increase an impact absorbing function.

LAMINATED BODY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The invention provides a laminated article such as door trim board capable of maintaining a bonding effect for a long period of time by integrally forming a base member and a skin member without forming the skin member in the shape of a sheet and without using an adhesive, and a manufacturing method of the laminated article by which reduction in the quantity of material to be used and simplification of manufacturing steps are achieved. A porous base member (11) molded in the shape of a door trim board and a molten resin (12melt) supplied on the surface of the porous base member are pressed between a pair of molds (31,32) so that the molten resin (12melt) is impregnated into the porous base member at least at the front surface thereof and hardened to form a skin member (12) on the porous base member (11). In the door trim board thus obtained, the resin forming the skin member (12) and the porous base member (11) are integrated by an anchor effect of resin with a reliable strength thereof ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MULTI-LAYER MOLDED ARTICLES

A multi-layer molded article such as a door trim is produced by extruding a molten surfacing resin layer (13m) forming a soft thin surface layer (13), a molten intermediate resin layer (12m) forming an expanded soft interlayer (12), and a molten resin layer (11m) forming a support (11) through dieheads (40) of extruders into sheets, feeding these sheets in such a state that the molten resin layer (11m) comes into contact with a bottom tool (20), and compression-molding the sheets. It is preferable that the molten surfacing resin layer (13m) be composed of a thermoplastic elastomer, the molten intermediate resin layer (12m) be composed of an ethylenic copolymer comprising at least ethylene and a radical-polymerizable acid anhydride and containing a blowing agent, and the molten resin layer (11m) be composed of an olefinic resin. Further, it is preferable that the thermoplastic elastomer be an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer and/or a styrenic one having a melt flow rate of 0.1 to 200 g/10 ...

AN ELECTRIC HEATING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE WINDOW PAAN ELECTRIC HEATING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE WINDOW PARAPET RAPET

A vehicle is described having a window parapet (2) on the inside of the vehicle and a profiled strip (3) which is fixed on said parapet, having the unusual feature of an electric heating device being arranged in the window parapet region.

DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH INTEGRATED DEFROST DUCT AND SUBSTRUCTURE

The invention relates to a structure for use on a vehicle, and particularly for a door panel. A door trim panel (10) is disclosed which has an integrated defrost duct (12) and substructure (14) for supporting the arm rest area (16). The panel including the duct and substructure are created in the same mold, eliminating the need for separate molds, a fastening system and assembly time to assemble a separate duct substructure panel.

DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH INTEGRATED DEFROST DUCT AND SUBSTRUCTURE

A door trim panel (10) is disclosed which has an integrated defrost duct (12) and substructure (14) for supporting the arm rest area (16). The panel including the duct and substructure are created in the same mold, eliminatin g the need for separate molds, a fastening system and assembly time to assemble a separate duct substructure panel.

Einrichtung an Kraftfahrzeugkarosserien zur Vermeidung störender Geräusche beim Schütteln von Türen und Fenstern während der Fahrt.

Dispositif pour la fixation des garnitures aux carrosseries d'automobiles.

Garnish and vehicle door including same

Contact sliding door trim structure

DAMPING MATERIAL

Device for fastening a vehicle interior trim panel

DIRECTIONAL BALUSTRADE FOR INTERIOR WALL OF MOTOR VEHICLE

A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A MULTIPLE SHELF AERATOR PANEL TO A VEHICLE DOOR

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NONWOVEN TRIM PANELS

LUMINOUS DECORATIVE DEVICE FOR PART Of INTERIOR TRIM OF VEHICLE.

ELEMENT Of LUMINOUS INTERIOR TRIM, IN PARTICULAR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE, AND PANEL OF DOOR EQUIPS With SUCH an ELEMENT.

COMPONENT OF GARNISHING INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING A THIN LAYER OF ORDER FORMING INTERRUPTORY

Sheets of garnishing

PART Of INTERIOR TRIM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE, FORMANT BALUSTRADE HAS RIGHT ANGLE

Decorative plate for making inner door panel and storage compartment in motor vehicle, has lower part for fixing two parts, where lower part is extended at lower edge of opening, and lower part has lower fixture

Le panneau d'aspect (10) comporte une première partie (12), présentant une ouverture traversante (20), délimitée par un bord supérieur (22) et un bord inférieur (24), reliés entre eux par deux bords latéraux (26), et une seconde partie (14), destinée à être agencée en regard de la première partie (12), de façon à délimiter, avec cette première partie (12), un compartiment (16) accessible à travers l'ouverture (20). Il comporte des moyens (42) de fixation inférieure des première (12) et seconde (14) parties, s'étendant le long du bord inférieur (24) de l'ouverture (20), comprenant un premier organe de fixation inférieure (54) porté par la première partie (12), et un second organe de fixation inférieure (56), complémentaire du premier (54), porté par la seconde partie (14).

Opening i.e. rear shutter, for motor vehicle, has trim whose part is fixed at glass pane by connection unit comprising two bands, where one of bands is integrated to part of trim and other band is integrated to glass pane

Ouvrant de véhicule automobile comprenant une vitre fixe (2) entourée par un encadrement dont un bord est recouvert par le bord d'une garniture (3) qui est fixé sur ledit bord de l'encadrement de telle sorte qu'une partie de ladite garniture (3) recouvre une partie de la vitre (2) et est espacée de celle-ci, caractérisé en ce que ladite partie de la garniture (3) est fixée à la vitre (2) grâce à au moins un organe de liaison (5) comprenant deux bandes superposées, agrippantes et repositionnables (6, 7), l'une (6) de ces deux bandes (6, 7) étant rendue solidaire de ladite partie de la garniture (3) et l'autre bande (7) étant rendue solidaire de la vitre (2).

PART INTENDED IN PARTICULAR FOR the INTERIOR TRIM Of a VEHICLE AND PROCEDEPOUR TO CARRY out SUCH a PART

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FIXING AT LEAST TWO ELEMENTS, SUCH AS A DOOR MODULE AND A GATE STRUCTURE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

FASTENING Of a BOOTLICKER EXTERNAL Of a PANE ON a PANEL OF DOOR Of a MOTOR VEHICLE

DOOR INNER TRIM-RESISTANT PLATE, ASSEMBLY, VEHICLE HAVING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND SIDE DOOR INNER TRIM AND SUCH A

BLOCK ELECTRICAL CONTROL FOR DOOR TRIM

End clamp for use in cover utilized to cover door handle on inner panel of door in motor vehicle, has tab comprising two members, where one of members is engaged with edge of hole to retain element during shock on structure

Clip de fixation 1 à deux positions de retenue d'un élément 2 sur une structure 3 comprenant une languette 4 avec un premier organe d'ancrage 5 coopérant avec une ailette élastique 6 prévue dans un trou d'insertion 7 de la languette 4 dans la structure 3 pour retenir l'élément 2 dans une position assemblée, un deuxième organe d'ancrage 8 coopérant avec un bord 9 du trou 7 pour retenir l'élément 2 dans une position de rétention lors d'un choc sur la structure 3.

DOOR FRAME FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

L'invention concerne un cadre de porte (1) pour un véhicule automobile, comprenant un bandeau de recouvrement (10) qui est fixé au cadre de porte (1). Afin de simplifier la fixation d'un bandeau de recouvrement sur un cadre de porte, le bandeau de recouvrement (10) présente une saillie de guidage et de positionnement avec laquelle le bandeau de recouvrement (10) est positionné sur le cadre de porte (1) dans une position de montage sans claquement.

FRONT DOOR AND IMPROVED TRIM ATTACHMENT IN THE REGION OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR

DEVICE OF GARNISHING HAS ACOUSTIC PROPERTY Of ABSORPTION FOR INTERIOR OF VEHICLE.

FITTING Of an ELEMENT Of INTERIOR TRIM WITH an ELEMENT OF LIVABLE Of a VEHICLE

INTERIOR PANEL OF DOOR OF MOTOR VEHICLE HAS JUST VIDE-POCHE

Luminous interior covering element i.e. medallion, for door panel of motor vehicle, has reflecting cover plate and wall folded towards each other so that wall and plate define closed space with interior in which light source is positioned

CLIP FOR ATTACHING A STRIP FOR A VEHICLE DOOR

Agrafe comprenant une première partie en U destinée à maintenir une feuillure (9) en matériau plastique, formée par une première branche sensiblement verticale (22) et une seconde branche sensiblement verticale (23), et une seconde partie (23, 24) adaptée à une fixation sur une feuillure (8) d'une tôle métallique, caractérisée en ce que l'agrafe comporte des moyens de maintien de la feuillure (9) selon la direction verticale (z) et selon la direction transversale (y) perpendiculaire audit axe vertical (z) et au plan des branches (22, 23) de l'agrafe, de manière à autoriser un degré de liberté à la feuillure (9) le long d'une direction longitudinale (x) perpendiculaire aux directions verticale (z) et transversale (y).

CARRY OF MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE ASSOCIATES.

Cette porte (10) comprend une armature (12) et un garnissage intérieur (14) fixé sur l'armature (12). Le garnissage (14) comprend une poignée (18) de manoeuvre de la porte (10). La porte (10) comprend des moyens (20) de fixation d'au moins un point de la poignée (18) sur l'armature (12). Les moyens de fixation (20) comprennent au moins une patte d'encliquetage principale (52) solidaire de la poignée (18). La patte (52) est engagée par encliquetage dans une ouverture (25) de réception ménagée dans l'armature (12). Les moyens de fixation (20) comprennent des moyens (54) de blocage en position de la patte (52) dans une configuration encliquetée dans l'ouverture (25).

PLASTIC LINING INTENDED TO BE SECURED TO THE LOWER PART OF THE INNER FACE OF THE REAR FLAP OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Garniture (10) en matière plastique destinée à être fixée sur la partie inférieure de la face intérieure du volet arrière d'un véhicule automobile, le bord supérieur de la garniture comportant une paroi (11) formant un dièdre avec le panneau (12) constituant le reste de la garniture (10), l'extrémité (11a) de cette paroi (11) étant destinée à s'appuyer sur la face intérieure du panneau extérieur (13) du volet, cette garniture (10) étant caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend à l'intérieur du dièdre formé par ladite paroi (11) et ledit panneau (12) de la garniture au moins une partie (14) en saillie moulée avec ladite paroi (11) et ledit panneau (12) dont l'extrémité située à l'opposé du sommet (15) du dièdre comporte une patte flexible (16) pouvant s'encliqueter dans un trou (17) réalisé dans la partie supérieure de la doublure intérieure (18) du volet arrière.

가니시 및 이를 포함하는 차량용 도어

... 본 발명에 따른 가니시 및 이를 포함하는 차량용 도어는 가니시가 하나의 부품으로 형성되므로, 몰딩과 가니시 본체가 별개로 형성되어 조립된 가니시에서 발생할 수 있는 소음을 제거할 수 있고, 부품 수의 축소로 인해 원가 및 중량을 절감할 수 있다. 또한, 본 발명에 따른 가니시의 제조 방법은 몰딩이 별개로 형성되어 조립된 가니시와 동일한 미감을 제공하는 몰딩 일체형의 가니시를 제조할 수 있다.

DOOR STRUCTURE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

... 자동차용 도어구조가 개시된다. 도어 트림 및 상기 도어 트림의 가성을 증대시키기 위해 상기 도어 트림에 결합된 모듈 프레임을 포함하여, 자동차용 슬림 도어의 도어 트림의 자체 강성 및 장착 강성을 향상시키고, 조립 작성이 향상된다.

DOOR GARNISH FOR VEHICLE HAVING SHELF WITH IMPROVED SUPPORT FORCE

The present invention relates to a door garnish for a vehicle having a shelf with an improved support force. More specifically, the present invention relates to the door garnish for a vehicle having a shelf with an improved support force stored in a space inside a garnish formed in a door trim while being integrated with the garnish to be folded and used by expanding the shelf. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

Door trim having active armrest

DOOR TRIM OF VEHILCE INCLUIDNG UMBRELLA POCKET

Disclosed is a door trim of a vehicle including an umbrella pocket. The door trim of a vehicle including an umbrella pocket according to an embodiment of the present invention is the door trim including a map pocket and an arm rest, comprising: a pocket portion provided in a hemi-spherical groove shape so as to accommodate a folding type umbrella in a terminal end of the arm rest located in an upper portion of an accommodating space of the map pocket; a support coupled to the pocket portion; and a holding portion including a protrusion supporting tool extended to an upper portion from the support, wherein a plurality of accommodating grooves are provided at uniform intervals along the vertical direction in at least one of the pocket portion and the protrusion supporting tool. In another one of the pocket portion and the protrusion supporting tool, a plurality of protrusion projections are provided such that the height of the holding portion with respect to the pocket portion can be adjusted ...

ULTRALIGHT, MULTIFUNCTIONAL SOUND-INSULATING KIT

PURPOSE: An ultralight, multifunctional sound-insulating kit is provided which has no acoustical defect in spite of using a light chassis such as aluminum, plastics CONSTITUTION: A kit (41) for reducing noise in motor vehicles comprises one flat vehicle part (11) with a sound-insulating assembly package (42) consisting of several layers and an at least partly interlaying air layer (25). This assembly package (42) has at least one porous cushioning layer (13), a microporous reinforcing layer (14) which is lightweight, stiff and openly porous, an air flow resistance between Rt = 500Nsm^(-3) and Rt = 2,500Nsm^(-3), and a surface area of mF = 0.3kg/m^2 to mF = 2.0kg/m^2. The reinforcing layer (14) has a stiffness of B = 0.05Nm to B = 10.5Nm. This permits replacing the weight of classic spring-mass-systems for noise reduction in vehicles with a system at least 50 % lighter. In addition to the dampening effect on oscillations, this kit (41) also quite effectively absorbs sound and provides thermal ...

차량용 모듈러 시스템

... 본 발명은 차량, 특히 자동차용 모듈러 시스템(6)에 관한 것으로, 이 시스템에서는 차량에 하나의 선택된 계기판(A1, A2) 및 하나 이상의 선택된 도어(T1, T2)가 제공되고, 상기 도어는 상기 계기판에 인접한 도어 개구를 폐쇄하거나 개방하기 위해 피벗 가능하게 차량에 장착될 수 있으며, 이때 모듈러 시스템(6)은 선택을 위해 적어도 2개의 상이한 계기판(A1, A2) 및/또는 적어도 2개의 상이한 도어(T1, T2)를 가지며, 상기 계기판(A1, A2)이 각각 하나의 제1 접합 영역(F1)을 가지고, 상기 도어들이 각각 상기 제1 접합 영역(F1)에 대응하는 제2 접합 영역(F2)을 가짐으로써, 도어(T1, T2)가 폐쇄된 상태에서 각각의 제1 접합 영역(F1)과 각각의 제2 접합 영역(F2)은 항시 동일한 조인트(5)를 형성한다.

ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE OF DOOR BELT MOLDING AND FRAME MOLDING

The present invention relates to an assembled structure of a door belt molding and a frame molding, in which the assembling direction of the door belt molding matches with the assembling direction of the frame molding, thereby preventing a step difference in a contact portion between the door belt molding and the frame molding. The assembled structure of a door belt molding and a frame molding according to the present invention is configured such that end portions of the door belt molding and the frame molding are assembled while coming in contact with each other along the periphery of a portion where a window glass is installed on a door of a vehicle. The assembled structure of a door belt molding and a frame molding includes: a frame molding assembly part (41) located inside a frame molding (40) and extending from an end of the frame molding (40) toward a door belt molding (30) by a predetermined length so as to be fixed to an upper end of a door panel outer (11); and a belt molding assembly ...

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METHOD OF INCORPORATING A CONTROL INTO A VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM ELEMENT

The invention relates to the incorporation of a control into an interior trim element. It relates to a method of incorporation which involves determining a functional dimension for the control, positioning the element on a member (20) that forms a reference surface (22), milling projections (12) in the exterior face of a support (10) at a distance from the reference surface equal to the sum of the functional dimension and of the thickness of a flexible skin (16), milling a hole (24) in the support and a layer of foam down to a distance from the reference surface (22) equal to the thickness of the skin, and mounting the control. Application to motor vehicle trim elements.

IMPROVED METHOD FOR FORMING TWO-TONE PARTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR APPLICATIONS

The present invention is directed at an improved method for forming two-tone trim panels for automobiles and the like, wherein the color demarcation line between color regions of the panel skin may be hidden in a narrow groove or joint. The groove in the formed skin may be formed by the expansion pressure of foam conforming the skin to a narrow projection in a foam mold. Alternatively, a narrow groove may be formed by skiving or embossing along the color demarcation line.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RESIN MOLDING WITH SKIN

The method for manufacturing a resin molding with a skin comprises the following processes: Multiple skins (30) are cut three-dimensionally along the shape of the resin molding. The edges of the multiple skins (30) are connected integrally and three-dimensionally so that the outer surfaces face each other. The skins (30) are disposed between a first molding die (40) and a second molding die (50) for molding the resin molding. The first molding die (40) is made to approach the second molding die (50) and the connection regions (36) of the skins (30) are pushed into recessed lines (58) of the second molding die (50) using protruding lines (48) of the first molding die (40). The base material (20) is molded with a synthetic resin material filled between the skins (30) and the second molding die (50) while the multiple skins (30) are united to the surface of the base material (20).

VEHICLE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING A VEHICLE COMPONENT

A process for providing a cushioned region (14) on a substrate (12) is disclosed. The substrate (12) is at least partially covered by a sheet (18) of preferably textured material. A skin (22) is coupled to the substrate (12) and a compressible material (24) (such as foam) is injected between the sheet (22) and skin (24). The sheet (18) is intended to promote adhesion to the compressible material (24) (e.g., mechanical and/or chemical joining or bonding). If portions of the coversheet (18) are exposed on a visible surface, the coversheet may also be configured to provide a decorative or ornamental appearances.

Glass interior trim member

A self-retaining trim member secured to an interior panel of the vehicle. The self-retaining trim member is a glass laminate member having a glass layer, a resin layer and a glass layer. The trim member also includes a tether having one end disposed in the resin layer and another end secured to the body of the vehicle. The trim member may include an embedded switch that senses touch and transfers a signal to a controller in order to control a desired operation.

Integrated sunshade design

A trim panel for a door of a vehicle that wherein both sunshade and non-sunshade versions of the trim panel are manufactured on the same equipment, thus eliminating the need to prepare separate molds for each trim panel. Both the sunshade and non-sunshade versions of the trim panel share essentially the same components and dimension except that the sunshade trim panel has an upper surface that terminates prior to a corresponding surface of the non-sunshade trim panel. This feature allows both trim panels to be made on the same equipment and then installed as needed depending on whether a given door will include a sunshade assembly.

Door trim for vehicle

A door trim for a vehicle includes a front trim, a rear trim, and at least one trim component. The front trim is to be arranged closer to the front of the vehicle. The rear trim is to be arranged closer to a rear of the vehicle. The at least one trim component is mounted to the front trim and the rear trim so as to extend from the front trim to the rear trim across a boundary between the front trim and the rear trim.

SHOCK ABSORBER AND VEHICULAR DOOR TRIM INCLUDING THE SAME

A shock absorber includes a first shock absorbing member formed of a foam, and a second shock absorbing member formed of a foam and having hardness greater than the first shock absorbing member. The first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member are arranged in adjacent to each other and connected to each other such that a part of one of the first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member is surrounded by another one of the first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member, thereby the first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member are connected integrally with each other. 1. A shock absorber comprising:a first shock absorbing member formed of a foam; anda second shock absorbing member formed of a foam and having hardness greater than the first shock absorbing member, whereinthe first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member are arranged in adjacent to each other and connected to each other such that a part of one of the first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member is surrounded by another one of the first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member, thereby the first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member are connected integrally with each other.2. The shock absorber according to claim 1 , whereineach of the first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member has at least two facing surfaces and the at least two facing surfaces of the first shock absorbing member face and are connected to the at least two facing surfaces of the second shock absorbing member, and the at least two facing surfaces are connecting surfaces, respectively, andthe part of the one of the first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member that is surrounded by the other one corresponds to the connecting surfaces.3. The shock absorber according to claim 2 , whereinthe shock absorber is mounted to a mount ...

Vehicle door trim

A door trim for a vehicle includes: a trim main body formed so as to be bulging out inward of a vehicle compartment as an interior furnishing material of a door inner panel of a side door; and a clip installation base provided on the trim main body in a rear side area thereof with respect to the vehicle. The clip installation base includes: a clip settling portion configured to be opposed to the door inner panel and to be fitted with a clip to be mounted in a mounting hole formed in the door inner panel; and a clip rising wall portion provided continuously with the clip settling portion and forming a closed section portion together with the trim main body and the clip settling portion in a horizontal section, the clip rising wall portion including a bent portion having an angle so as to be convex outward.

Trim Part

A trim part for a body part includes an angled region having diverging limbs that enclose a first angle. A cut-out is disposed in the angled region. A closure part is configured to at least partially close the cut-out and includes diverging limbs that enclose a second angle. At least one of the diverging limbs of the closure part lies in congruence with a respective limb of the angled region so as to form a flush visible side. The first angle of the angled region is greater than the second angle of the closure part and the second limb of the angled region does not lie in congruence with the second limb of the closure part so as to provide a clearance with a third angle.

BRACKET TO CONNECT INTERIOR DOOR TRIM GRAB HANDLE WITH INTEGRATED WINDOW REGULATOR CARRIER

An integrated window regulator carrier for a door of a vehicle comprising: a side; a vertical channel recessed into the side, with a first channel wall and a second channel wall defining lateral edges of the vertical channel; a first receiver disposed to a first side of the vertical channel, and projecting outward from the side; and a second receiver disposed to a second side of the vertical channel and projecting outward from the side, and opposing the first receiver. Each of the first receiver and the second receiver comprises: a bottom retaining surface; a first retaining surface extending at least approximately orthogonally upward from the bottom retaining surface; and a second retaining surface opposing the first retaining surface, the second retaining surface extending at least approximately orthogonally upward from the bottom retaining surface. Each of the first receiver and the second receiver can include a snap-fit receiver. 1. An integrated window regulator carrier for a door of a vehicle comprising:a side;a vertical channel recessed into the side, with a first channel wall and a second channel wall defining lateral edges of the vertical channel;a first receiver disposed to a first side of the vertical channel, and projecting outward from the side; anda second receiver disposed to a second side of the vertical channel and projecting outward from the side, and opposing the first receiver; a bottom retaining surface;', 'a first retaining surface extending at least approximately orthogonally upward from the bottom retaining surface; and', 'a second retaining surface opposing the first retaining surface, the second retaining surface extending at least approximately orthogonally upward from the bottom retaining surface., 'each of the first receiver and the second receiver comprising2. The integrated window regulator carrier of claim 1 ,the first receiver is a mirror image of the second receiver.3. The integrated window regulator carrier of claim 1 ,each of the ...

Fastening system for securing a trim panel to a support substrate

A fastening system includes a locking pin, a doghouse, including a receiver, and a retainer body held in the receiver. The retainer body includes a retention feature adapted to receive and hold the locking pin. The fastening system is useful in a method of securing a trim component to a door inner.

FLEX BUTTON SYSTEM

A flex button system is disclosed. The system may comprise a top panel. The top panel may comprise one or more cut-through openings and one or more flaps. At least one side of the flap may be edged by the cut-through opening. The flap may be configured to flex with respect to the top panel, in response to a press of the flap. At least one of the one or more cut-through openings may be configured to accommodate one or more fingers. 1. A flex button system , comprising:a top panel, wherein:the top panel comprises one or more cut-through openings and one or more flaps;at least one side of the flap is edged by the cut-through opening;the flap is configured to flex with respect to the top panel, in response to a press of the flap; andat least one of the one or more cut-through openings is configured to accommodate one or more fingers.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the flap has all but one side cut loose from the top panel.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the flap is configured to flex with respect to the one side.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cut-through openings comprise one or more main openings and one or more strip openings.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the main openings are connected with the strip openings.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the flap has a substantially rectangular shape with three sides edged by the cut-through openings.7. The system of claim 4 , wherein the flap is edged by two strip openings on two sides and the cut-through opening on another side.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the flap comprise one or more grooves on a bottom surface of the flap.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the one or more flaps include multiple flaps each including a groove claim 8 , and the grooves of at least two flaps have different widths.10. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a bottom panel disposed below the top panel.11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the bottom panel comprises one or more depressions on its top surface claim 10 , ...

VEHICULAR DOOR TRIM

A vehicular door trim having excellent unity with a door armrest is provided. An armrest lower section includes a bulging portion bulging toward a cabin side, a shelf portion arranged continuously from the bulging portion and on which an armrest upper section is placed, and a bracket portion extending upward from a side edge of the shelf portion to a back face side of a center trim. The bracket portion includes a first fixing part to which the armrest upper section is fixed and a second fixing part to which the center trim is fixed. 1. A vehicular door trim attached to a vehicle body panel on a cabin side , the vehicular door trim comprising:a trim main body including a first trim and a second trim attached below the first trim;an armrest lower section integrally formed with an upper part of the second trim; andan armrest upper section located on the armrest lower section, a bulging portion bulging toward the cabin side,', 'a shelf portion arranged continuously from the bulging portion and on which the armrest upper section is placed, and', a first fixing part to which the armrest upper section is fixed, and', 'a second fixing part to which the first trim is fixed., 'a bracket portion extending upward from a side edge of the shelf portion to a back face side of the first trim, the bracket portion including,'}], 'wherein the armrest lower section includes,'}2. The vehicular door trim according to claim 1 , further comprising:a switch panel attached to an opening portion formed at an upper face of the armrest upper section,wherein the switch panel is fixed to the first fixing part.3. The vehicular door trim according to claim 2 ,wherein the first trim includes a base arranged via a plurality of legs rising on a back face side at a lower end part of the first trim, andthe first trim is fixed to the second fixing part via the base.4. A vehicular door trim attached to a vehicle body panel on a cabin side claim 2 , the vehicular door trim comprising:a trim main body ...

Vehicle Cushion Component

Provided is a vehicle cushion component that can suppress generation of unusual sound due to contact between a boss included in an interior panel of a vehicle and an opposing member, and facilitate the mounting operation to the boss. A vehicle cushion component is disposed as an elastic component assembled to a distal end of a projecting portion of an interior panel (interior component). 1. A vehicle cushion component that is disposed as an elastic component assembled to a distal end of a projecting portion formed so as to project from an interior component covering a cabin interior side of a vehicle , toward an opposing member disposed opposing the interior component on a vehicle exterior side thereof so as to maintain a space between the interior component and the opposing member , the vehicle cushion component comprising:an opening for exposing a part of a projecting distal end surface of the projecting portion when the vehicle cushion component is assembled to the projecting portion to a predetermined position; anda positioning surface that constitutes a part of an opening outer peripheral portion surrounding the opening and is adjacent to the projecting distal end surface so as to be coplanar therewith.2. The vehicle cushion component according to claim 1 , whereinthe vehicle cushion component has a cap shape in which a contact portion and a tubular outer peripheral portion are integrated with each other, the contact portion being located so as to overlie a distal end opening of the projecting portion and coming into contact with the opposing member when the vehicle cushion component is assembled to the projecting portion with a tubular shape to a predetermined position, and the tubular outer peripheral portion surrounding an outer periphery of a projecting distal end side of the projecting portion, andthe opening is formed in the contact portion.3. The vehicle cushion component according to claim 2 , whereinthe contact portion is formed of a plurality of top ...

AN INTERIOR COMPONENT OF A VEHICLE

An interior component of a vehicle comprises a carrier having a front face directed toward a passenger compartment of the vehicle and an opposite rear face; a speaker including an at least partially transparent diaphragm and a transducer coupled to the diaphragm. Movement of the transducer causes vibration of the diaphragm to generate sound by vibration of the diaphragm, the diaphragm having a front face directed towards the passenger compartment and an opposite rear face. The carrier provides a support along at least part of the periphery of the diaphragm where the diaphragm is attached to the carrier where the front face and the rear face of the diaphragm are free of the carrier across a part of the diaphragm surface so that the diaphragm is suspended in the carrier of the interior component. 1. An interior component of a vehicle , the interior component comprising:a carrier having a front face directed toward a passenger compartment of the vehicle and an opposite rear face;a speaker including an at least partially transparent diaphragm and a transducer coupled to the diaphragm, wherein movement of the transducer causes vibration of the diaphragm to generate sound by vibration of the diaphragm, the diaphragm having a front face directed towards the passenger compartment and an opposite rear face;wherein the carrier provides a support along at least part of the periphery of the diaphragm where the diaphragm is attached to the carrier wherein the front face and the rear face of the diaphragm are free of the carrier across a part of the diaphragm surface so that the diaphragm is suspended in the carrier of the interior component.2. The interior component of claim 1 , wherein the diaphragm is suspended in the interior component by providing in the carrier open spaces at the front face and the rear face of the diaphragm.3. The interior component of claim 1 , wherein the carrier provides support along an entire periphery of the diaphragm.4. The interior component of ...

BRACKET TO CONNECT INTERIOR DOOR TRIM GRAB HANDLE WITH INTEGRATED WINDOW REGULATOR CARRIER

A vehicle passenger door comprises: (a) an interior door trim panel; (b) a bracket connected to the interior door trim panel comprising: an elongated middle portion; a first end portion; and a second end portion opposite the first end portion; wherein both the first and second end portions have a first width at a first point and a second width wider than the first width at a second point parallel to the first width, the first point being closer to the elongated middle portion than the second point; and (c) an integrated window regulator carrier comprising: a vertical channel recessed into an interior facing side; a first receiver receiving the first end portion of the bracket disposed at a first side of the vertical channel; and a second receiver, opposing the first receiver, receiving the second end portion of the bracket at a second side of the vertical channel. 1. An integrated window regulator carrier for a door of a vehicle comprising:an interior facing side;a vertical channel recessed into the interior facing side;a first receiver for a bracket disposed at a first side of the vertical channel projecting outward from the interior facing side; anda second receiver, opposing the first receiver, for the bracket disposed at a second side of the vertical channel also projecting outward from the interior facing side;wherein the first receiver and the second receiver each include a first retaining surface and a second retaining surface opposite the first retaining surface that faces the first retaining surface.2. The integrated window regulator carrier of claim 1 , wherein the first receiver and the second receiver each further include a bottom retaining surface between the first retaining surface and the second retaining surface.3. The integrated window regulator carrier of claim 2 , wherein the bottom retaining surface claim 2 , the first retaining surface claim 2 , and the second retaining surface are planar; andwherein the first retaining surface and the second ...

Car door upholstery protective shield and method of use of the same

A car door upholstery protective shield includes a one piece resilient body. The body includes a spine having a first end, a second end, a first side edge and a second side edge. A protective sheet depends downwardly from the first side edge. A first door engagement tab on the second side edge projects outwardly past the first end. A second door engagement tab on the second side edge projects outwardly past the second end. A cutaway gripping area in the spine creates a flex region in the spine, such that manual upward pressure in the gripping area causes the spine to bow upwardly in the flex region to bring the first end and the second end closer together and upon release of the manual pressure the spine resiliently returns to original shape and length.

Multi-part equipment piece for a vehicle and connecting method

An equipment piece includes first and second components, such as a vehicle door armrest and a vehicle door. The first component is insertable in a recess, such as a slot, in the second component. The second component may be secured in the first by deformation of a projecting portion configured as a tab having a wall thickness smaller than its longitudinal extension. The tab is anchorable non-positively in the second component after inserting into the recess.

LAYERED COMPOSITE COMPONENT

A laminated composite part, which includes a first member having a predetermined mating surface, and a second member that is made of an elastically deformable resin material, that has a plate portion substantially parallel to the mating surface and having a multiplicity of protrusions formed integrally therewith so as to protrude toward the mating surface so that space is created between the plate portion and the mating surface, and that is placed on the first member such that the protrusions contact the mating surface, which has cushioning properties as tip ends of the protrusions are pressed against the mating surface and elastically deformed, and in which one of the first and second members which is located on a design surface side has an engaging projection that projects to a larger extent than the protrusions, and the engaging projection is inserted through an insertion hole formed in the other of the first and second members and is retained in the insertion hole, whereby the first and second members are connected together, the insertion hole being provided with a stopper portion that is engaged with the engaging projection to retain the engaging projection in the insertion hole, in order to allow the engaging projection to move relative to the stopper portion in a direction parallel to the design surface due to a difference in thermal expansion between the first and second members, the stopper portion having a predetermined length in a direction of the relative movement that occurs due to the difference in thermal expansion, the stopper portion being a bridge extending across the insertion hole and having a slit in a middle so as to be separated into a plurality of parts, and the engaging projection having an annular shape and being inserted through the insertion hole such that the engaging projection elastically deforms the bridge and expands the slit, and the bridge thus extending through an opening of the annular shape, so that the engaging projection is ...

Control Element Housing and Door Interior Trim Comprising a Control Element Housing of This Type

A control element housing has a front face that receives at least one control element, a rear face lying opposite the front face, a first side face and a second side face lying opposite the first side face, the two side faces connecting the front face to the rear face, a base which interconnects the two side faces and the rear face, and an upper face lying opposite the base, the upper face connecting the front face, the first side face, the second side face and the rear face. The base and/or the upper face has or have at least one structural weakening that allows the control element housing to be deformed under mechanical stress. Also disclosed is a door interior trim having the control element housing.

INTERIOR COMPONENT FOR VEHICLE

An interior component for a vehicle includes a first board, a second board, and a position adjustment mechanism. The second board is mounted to the first board to cover a surface of the first board on an interior side of the vehicle and to be movable along the surface of the first board. The position adjustment mechanism includes an operating component mounted to the second board. The operating component is configured to transmit a force applied to the operating component to the first board to move the second board relative to the first board along the surface of the first board. 1. An interior component for a vehicle comprising:a first board;a second board mounted to the first board to cover a surface of the first board on an interior side of the vehicle and to be movable along the surface of the first board; anda position adjustment mechanism comprising an operating component mounted to the second board, wherein the operating component is configured to transmit a force applied to the operating component to the first board to move the second board relative to the first board along the surface of the first board.2. The interior component according to claim 1 , whereinthe second board is mounted to the first board to be pivotable on an axis perpendicular to the surface of the first board, andthe position adjustment mechanism is configured to apply a force to the first board along a direction in which the second board pivots to the first board.3. The interior component according to claim 1 , whereinthe operating component is mounted to the second board to be rotatable about an axis thereof perpendicular to the surface of the first board,the position adjustment mechanism includes an insertion hole formed in the first board and a protrusion formed on a surface of the operating component on a first board side and inserted in the insertion hole,the protrusion is off the axis of the operating component, andthe second board is moved relative to the first board along the ...

SHOCK ABSORBER

Stability of shock absorbing property of a shock absorber provided on a back surface of a door trim is improved. A shock absorber is attached on the back surface of the door trim, and absorbs impact applied to the door. A quadrangular tube element of the shock absorber has an end plate on a tube tip surface, and faces the back surface of the door trim. The quadrangular tube element has an approximate U shape in which three side surfaces are closed by an upper plate, a lower plate, and a front plate, and the remaining one side surface is opened. 1. A shock absorber which is attached to a back surface of a door trim of a vehicle door and which absorbs impact applied to the vehicle door , comprising:an approximate quadrangular tube element having a tube tip surface facing the back surface of the door trim, whereinthe approximate quadrangular tube element has an approximate U shape in which three side surfaces are closed by an upper plate, a lower plate, and a front plate or a rear plate, and the remaining side surface is opened.2. The shock absorber according to claim 1 , whereinin the approximate quadrangular tube element, the upper plate and the lower plate are formed in an approximate truncated chevron shape in which a distance therebetween becomes smaller toward the tube tip surface.3. The shock absorber according to claim 1 , whereinthe approximate quadrangular tube element has an end plate which closes the tube tip surface, andthe end plate faces the back surface of the door trim.4. The shock absorber according to claim 3 , whereina projection or a recess is provided on the end plate, and the projection or the recess engages a corresponding part provided on the back surface of the door trim, to restrict movement within the back surface of the door trim.5. The shock absorber according to claim 4 , whereina protruding rib extending in an approximate vertical direction is provided on the end plate as the projection, andthe protruding rib is inserted into a groove ...

ELECTRONIC SKIN FOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS

Systems and methods are provided for adjusting a control of a vehicle system based on a condition of an occupant. The system includes a replaceable or upgradeable electronic skin removably coupled to an interior vehicle component. The electronic skin includes at least one sensor positioned therein, configured to monitor/obtain a biometric, physiological, or wellness condition measurement from an occupant. The system includes one or more processors and a memory communicably coupled thereto. An occupant comfort module is provided including instructions that, when executed, collect and monitor feedback from the at least one sensor; determine that the feedback exceeds a predetermined threshold; and determine an adjustment for a vehicle system based on the feedback. A control module may be provided including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the vehicle system to change at least one setting based on the adjustment determined by the occupant comfort module. 1. A system for adjusting a control of a vehicle system based on a condition of an occupant within a vehicle , the system comprising:a replaceable or upgradeable electronic skin removably coupled to an interior vehicle component, the electronic skin comprising at least one sensor positioned therein and configured to monitor or obtain a biometric, physiological, or wellness condition measurement from an occupant;one or more processors; and [ collect and monitor feedback from the at least one sensor;', 'determine that the feedback exceeds a predetermined threshold; and', 'determine an adjustment for a vehicle system based on the feedback;, 'an occupant comfort module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to, 'a control module including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes a change to at least one setting of the vehicle system based on the adjustment determined by the occupant comfort ...

BARRIER ELEMENT FOR VEHICLE DOOR

A barrier element for protecting a vehicle door interior panel of a vehicle door from an occupant of an adjacent vehicle seat comprises a body and an arm rest portion. The body is shaped to enclose the vehicle door interior panel and to block the occupant's access to an interior door handle, a lock control and a window control. The body has a self-supporting shape and is configured to cover the vehicle door interior panel. The arm rest portion is formed in the body and projects away from a surrounding surface of the body. The arm rest portion defines a self-supporting shape that follows contours of an arm rest of the interior vehicle door panel and provides an arm rest surface upon which an arm can be rested. The barrier element is securable to the vehicle door with fasteners that are positioned to be inaccessible to the occupant. 1. A barrier element for protecting a vehicle door interior panel of a vehicle door from an occupant of an adjacent vehicle seat , comprising:a body shaped to enclose the vehicle door interior panel and to block the occupant's access to an interior door handle, a lock control and a window control, wherein the body has a self-supporting shape and is configured to cover the vehicle door interior panel from its top extent to its bottom extent and from its forward extent to its rear extent, the body comprising a main surface and adjoining forward side, rear side, top side and bottom side surfaces,an arm rest portion formed in the body and projecting away from a surrounding surface of the body, the arm rest portion defining a self-supporting shape that follows contours of an arm rest of the interior vehicle door panel and provides an arm rest surface upon which an arm can be rested,wherein the barrier element is securable to the vehicle door with fasteners that are positioned to be inaccessible to the occupant, thereby resisting efforts by the occupant to tamper with the vehicle door or the vehicle door interior panel.2. The barrier element of ...

APPARATUS FOR CLAMPING DOOR TRIM OF VEHICLE

An apparatus for clamping a door trim of a vehicle may include a plurality of clamping portions that are installed on a door trim side and include hooks caught by a door panel side while rotating by tension of a wire, a locking portion that is installed on the door trim side and pulls the wire using a rotating pulley, and the wire that is in a closed loop form between the hooks of the plurality of the clamping portions and the pulley of the locking portion and rotates the hooks while being pulled by the rotation of the pulley. 1. An apparatus for clamping a door trim of a vehicle comprising:a plurality of clamping portions installed on a door trim side and including hooks caught by a door panel side while rotating by tension of a wire;a locking portion that is installed on the door trim side and pulls the wire using a rotating pulley; andthe wire that is in a closed loop form between the hooks of the plurality of the clamping portions and the pulley of the locking portion and rotates the hooks while being pulled by the rotation of the pulley.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a hook of one or each clamping portion is rotatably supported on the door trim side by a pin claim 1 , and comprises a hook portion caught in a hole of the door panel side and a groove portion that slidably catches the wire.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one or each clamping portion comprises a hook spring that resiliently supports a hook of the one or each clamping portion claim 1 , while being mounted in a structure interposed between a door trim side inner surface and a back surface of the hook.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the locking portion comprises:a locking base installed on the door trim side;the pulley that is installed inside the locking base in a rotatable structure to pull or unwind the wire;a clamp that is installed in a structure rotatable inside the locking base and axially movable, wherein the clamp is able to rotate while being selectively engaged with the ...

VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

A vehicle interior component includes a board base and a skin. The board base includes a first surface to be on an interior side of a vehicle and a second surface to be on an exterior side of the vehicle when the vehicle interior component is installed in the vehicle. The board base includes a component mounting portion including a through hole extending through the board base and openings in the first surface and the second surface. The skin covers the first surface of the board base and includes flaps and a communication hole. The flaps are folded along an inner peripheral wall of the component mounting portion. The communication hole is defined by creases of the flaps and undersized relative to the mounting hole by a thickness of the skin. 1. A vehicle interior component comprising: a first surface to be on an interior side of a vehicle when the vehicle interior component is installed in the vehicle;', 'a second surface to be on an exterior side of the vehicle when the vehicle interior component is installed in the vehicle; and', 'a component mounting portion including a through hole extending through the board base and openings in the first surface and the second surface; and, 'a board base including flaps folded along an inner peripheral wall of the through hole; and', 'a communication hole being defined by creases of the flaps and undersized relative to the through hole by a thickness of the skin., 'a skin covering the first surface of the board base, the skin includes2. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1 , whereinthe component mounting portion includes a base section including the through hole and a tubular section protruding from the second surface of the board base around the opening of the through hole in the second surface of the board base,the component mounting portion includes a mounting hole defined by an inner peripheral wall of the component mounting portion composed of an inner peripheral wall of the base section and an inner ...

LIGHT EMITTING UNIT FOR CONVEYANCE

It is intended to cause a light emitter to properly emit light for notifying an occupant of a movement direction of an object approaching a conveyance. A vehicle lighting device includes sensors () configured to detect an approaching object approaching a vehicle, light emitters () attached to the vehicle, and a control device () configured to control the light emitter () when the sensor () has detected the approaching object. The control device () controls the light emitter () such that a light emitting spot of the light emitter () moves along a direction corresponding to a movement direction of the approaching object. 19-. (canceled)10. A conveyance notification unit comprising:a notifier mounted in a conveyance;a detector configured to detect an object approaching the conveyance, wherein the detector comprises at least one sensor; anda controller configured to control the notifier,wherein the controller is configured to identify a current position of the conveyance and determine whether or not the conveyance is traveling in an urban area, andwherein, when the controller has determined that the conveyance is traveling in the urban area and when the detector has detected the object, the controller controls the notifier to notify an occupant of the conveyance that the object is approaching the conveyance.11. The conveyance notification unit according to claim 10 , whereinthe conveyance notification unit comprises a plurality of the notifiers,the notifiers are arranged on right and left sides relative to a traveling direction of the conveyance, andwhen the controller has determined that the conveyance is traveling in the urban area and when the detector has detected the object, the controller controls at least one of the notifiers arranged one side of the right and left sides.12. The conveyance notification unit according to claim 10 , whereinwhen the detector has detected the object, the controller identifies at least one of a distance between the conveyance and the ...

DEVICE FOR FASTENING A COMPONENT TO A CARRIER COMPONENT

A device for fastening a component to a carrier component includes a housing part and a clip part received by the housing part. The clip part is received in the housing part so as to be rotatable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The housing part, with the clip part in the locking position has a pre-mounting position in which first latching means of the housing part latch against the opening in the component. The housing part, with the clip part in the locking position has a final-mounting position in which second latching means of the clip part latch against the opening in the carrier component. The device with clip part in the locking position cannot be released from the carrier component in a linear demounting direction, but can be when the clip part is rotated to the unlocking position. 14858102010102020101020561050481050481020561050486058206058485856206058204858. A device for fastening a component () to a carrier component () , comprising a housing part () and a clip part () received by the housing part () , wherein the housing part () has first latching means , and wherein the clip part () has second latching means , wherein the clip part () is received in the housing part () so as to be rotatable between a locking position and an unlocking position , wherein the housing part () , with the clip part () received in the locking position , as a result of movement in a linear mounting direction () , can be brought into a pre-mounting position in which the housing part () is partially inserted into an opening () in the component () , in which pre-mounting position the first latching means of the housing part () latch against the opening () in the component () , wherein the housing part () , with the clip part () received in the locking position , as a result of further movement in the linear mounting direction () , can be brought from the pre-mounting position into a final-mounting position in which the housing part () is completely inserted ...

CARPET WITH AN ELECTROLUMINESCENT LAYER

A carpet for a vehicle comprising at least one backing layer and a pile having a front and rear side, wherein the pile comprises yarns and/or filaments and/or staple fibers, characterised in that the carpet further comprises at least one area comprising a flexible multilayer comprising, a transparent conductive layer facing the pile, a dielectric layer, a light emitting layer comprising electroluminescent material situated directly in between the transparent conductive layer and the dielectric layer, a second conductive layer adjacent to the dielectric layer facing away from the pile and wherein the second conductive layer is not in contact with the transparent conductive layer, and wherein the flexible multilayer is connectable to means for conducting alternating electrical current (AC) such that the light emitting layer comprising electroluminescent material emits light at least through the pile in response to the alternating electrical field (AC), and wherein the at least one backing layer is a transparent or translucent impervious thermoplastic flexible layer situated between the front side of the pile and the flexible multilayer wherein at least some of the yarns and/or filaments and/or staple fibers contact the transparent or translucent impervious thermoplastic flexible layer preferably being partly embedded in the transparent or translucent impervious thermoplastic flexible layer. 1. A carpet for a vehicle comprising at least one backing layer and a pile having a front and rear side , wherein the pile comprises yarns and/or filaments and/or staple fibers , characterized in that the carpet further comprises at least one area comprising a flexible multilayer comprising , a transparent conductive layer facing the pile , a dielectric layer , a light emitting layer comprising electroluminescent material situated directly in between the transparent conductive layer and the dielectric layer , a second conductive layer adjacent to the dielectric layer facing away ...

VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT

A vehicle interior component includes a first board and a second board assembled together. The first board includes a design portion, a peripheral wall portion, and a flange portion. The second board includes a main wall portion and a clip mount portion. The clip mount portion includes an extending portion, a mount base, and at least one leg. The extending portion extends from an edge of the second board toward the first board and is fixed to the flange portion of the first board. The mount base is disposed parallel to and away from a back surface of the design portion and coupled with the extending portion. The at least one leg protrudes from the mount base toward the back surface of the design portion with a clearance between the at least one leg and the peripheral wall portion. The at least one leg is coupled with the extending portion. 1. A vehicle interior component comprising: a design portion including a design surface and a back surface on an opposite side from the design surface, the design surface being a part of an interior wall surface of a vehicle;', 'a peripheral wall portion protruding from an edge of the back surface of the design portion; and', 'a flange portion protruding from a distal end of the peripheral wall portion in a direction away from the design portion; and, 'a first board comprising a main wall portion including a front surface disposed adjacent to the design surface and to be a part of the interior wall surface of the vehicle and a back surface on an opposite side from the front surface; and', at least one extending portion extending from an edge of the second board toward the first board and fixed to the flange portion of the first board, the edge of the second board being adjacent to the first board;', 'a mount base configured to hold a clip, the mount base being disposed parallel to and away from the back surface of the design portion and coupled with the extending portion; and', 'at least one leg protruding from the mount base ...

VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT

A vehicle interior component, having rigidity for mitigating an impact from a side collision, includes a door panel, a door trim adapted to be attached to the door panel, and a box-shaped protector arranged between the door panel and the door trim and attached to one of the door panel and the door trim. An outer wall groove extending in a vehicle front to back direction is formed in an outer wall of the protector, which is opposite to the other of the door panel and the door trim. The outer wall is partitioned by the outer wall groove in an up to down direction into an upper opposite surface and a lower opposite surface, and one of the upper opposite surface and the lower opposite surface has an up-down length at a vehicle front side, which is larger than an up-down length at a vehicle rear side. 1. A vehicle interior component comprising:a door panel;a door trim adapted to be attached to the door panel; anda box-shaped impact absorbing member arranged between the door panel and the door trim and attached to one of the door panel and the door trim, whereina groove extending in a vehicle front to back direction is formed in an opposite surface of the impact absorbing member, which is opposite to the other of the door panel and the door trim, andthe opposite surface is partitioned into upper and lower partitioned surfaces by the groove, and at least one of the upper and lower partitioned surfaces has an up-down length at a vehicle front side, which is larger than an up-down length at a vehicle rear side.2. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the partitioned surfaces is formed in a tapered shape such that an up-down length decreases from a vehicle front side toward a vehicle rear side.3. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1 , whereinthe impact absorbing member includes an attachment portion attached to one of the door panel and the door trim,the attachment portion is formed at a portion extending from a bottom ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRUCTURE, INTEGRALLY-MOLDED BODY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INTEGRALLY-MOLDED BODY

According to a method for manufacturing a structure that is provided, it is possible to prevent creases on a skin sheet when the skin sheet and a molten resin sheet are integrally molded using a mold. The method provided by the present invention is a method for manufacturing a structure including the step of integrally molding a skin sheet and a molten resin sheet using a mold. The molding is performed with the skin sheet under tension. 1. A method for manufacturing a structure comprising the step of integrally molding a skin sheet and a molten resin sheet using a mold , wherein the molding is performed with the skin sheet under tension.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the resin sheet is formed by extruding molten resin through a slit and drooping the molten resin.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tension is applied to the skin sheet widthwise.4. The method according to claim 3 , whereinthe tension is applied by an expander,the expander includes a pair of holding units,each of the skin sheet and the resin sheet is held at both ends widthwise by the pair of holding units, anda distance between the pair of holding units is increased to apply the tension to the skin sheet.5. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe mold includes a first and a second mold, andthe skin sheet and the resin sheet are sandwiched between the first and second molds to perform the molding.6. The method according to claim 5 , whereinthe first mold includes a protrusion,the resin sheet is placed between the skin sheet and the first mold,the resin sheet and the skin sheet are pressed against the protrusion, and then sandwiched between the first and second molds to perform the molding, andthe skin sheet is pressed against the protrusion to apply the tension to the skin sheet.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the resin sheet is a foamed resin sheet.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the skin sheet is a nonwoven fabric sheet.9. An integrally-molded ...

VEHICLE LIGHT SYSTEM

A light system for a vehicle is provided herein. The light system includes a trim member defining an aperture. A light guide is disposed within the aperture. The light guide has a proximal portion operably coupled with a light source. A lens is integrally formed with the light guide and is disposed at a distal portion of the light guide. A deformable attachment mechanism is integrally formed on the light guide between the proximal and the distal portions of the light guide. The light guide is compressively retained within the aperture by a forward portion of the attachment mechanism and a rearward portion of the lens. 1. A light system for a vehicle , comprising:a trim member defining an aperture;a light guide disposed within the aperture, the light guide having a proximal portion operably coupled with a light source;a lens integrally formed with the light guide and disposed at a distal portion of the light guide; anda deformable attachment mechanism integrally formed on the light guide between the proximal and the distal portions of the light guide, wherein the light guide is compressively retained within the aperture by a forward portion of the attachment mechanism and a rearward portion of the lens.2. The light system for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the light guide is formed from a flexible material.3. The light system for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the light guide claim 1 , the lens claim 1 , and the attachment mechanism are all formed from a common material.4. The light system for a vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the light guide is integrally formed with the lens and attachment mechanism in a single manufacturing process.5. The light system for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the trim member is disposed on a door panel within the vehicle.6. The light system for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the lens is configured to direct light emitted by the light source within a void defined between an armrest and a door panel.7. The light system for a vehicle of claim ...

Compound composition for vehicle interior material using natural fiber

Disclosed herein is a compound composition for a vehicle interior material using a natural fiber, which has use for enhancing physical properties, such as shock resistance, tensile strength, flexural strength, elongation, flexural modulus of elasticity, and heat deflection temperature, while realizing a reduction in weight of a vehicle. The compound composition is composed of a base resin obtained by mixing a high-fluidity polypropylene resin and a high-impact polypropylene resin, the base resin being a thermoplastic resin, a reinforcing filler that is a lightweight, eco-friendly, and low-density natural fiber, an impact modifier that is ethylene-propylene-octene rubber, an inorganic filler that functions as a nuclear agent, and a maleic-anhydride compatibilizer.

Interior material

A door lining serving as an interior material comprises a door center portion. The door center portion is provided with: a door center base material; a door center pad supported by the door center base material and configured to be elastically deformable; a door center surface skin material covering the door center pad; and a sewed portion formed by sewing the door center pad and the door center surface skin material together by a sewing thread. In the door center pad, a thick section and a thin section are formed, and the sewed portion is provided in the thin section.

Speaker System and Vehicle Door Therewith

A speaker system includes a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, a speaker unit, and a sound absorber. The first panel is an outer panel constituting a part of a vehicle door of a vehicle having a compartment. The second panel constitutes a part of the vehicle door and is situated closer to the compartment than the first panel and has an opening. The third panel constitutes a part of the vehicle door and resides between the first panel and the second panel. The speaker unit overlaps the opening in a plan view when viewed from the compartment along a central axis of the speaker unit and outputs sound toward the compartment. The sound absorber is arranged at a location corresponding to an anti-node of particle velocity in a standing wave generated in a space defined between the speaker unit and the first panel. 1. A speaker system comprising:a first panel being an outer panel that constitutes a first part of a vehicle door of a vehicle having a compartment;a second panel that constitutes a second part of the vehicle door, the second panel being situated closer to the compartment than the first panel and having an opening for outputting sound;a third panel that constitutes a third part of the vehicle door, the third panel disposed between the first panel and the second panel;a speaker unit that overlaps the opening in a plan view when viewed from the compartment along a central axis of the speaker unit, the speaker unit outputting sound toward the compartment; anda sound absorber that is arranged at a location corresponding to an anti-node of particle velocity in a standing wave that is generated in a space between the speaker unit and the first panel.2. The speaker system according to claim 1 , wherein the sound absorber is arranged near a middle point between the first panel and a virtual point sound source equivalent to a source of the sound output by the speaker unit toward the compartment.3. The speaker system according to claim 1 , wherein the sound ...

Vehicle door structure

A cabin-interior upright wall of a door inner panel is configured by a first panel member alone. An extension wall extends toward a door outer panel from an end of the cabin-interior upright wall. A lower portion of a front upright wall, which is part of the extension wall, is segmented in a door thickness direction. The extension wall is configured such that a first extension portion of a first panel member is joined to a second extension portion of a second panel member in a state overlapped with the second extension portion.

Resettable armrest bracket, armrest mounting system and method of mitigating injury in event of a side impact

An armrest mounting system includes an armrest having at least one projecting mount, a door inner including an inner margin defining an armrest accommodation feature and at least one resettable armrest bracket carried on the door inner and engaging the at least one projecting mount extending through the armrest accommodation feature. A related method of mitigating an injury in the event of a side impact is also disclosed.

METHODS OF VISUALLY CHECKING FOR ALIGNMENT BETWEEN INSTRUMENT PANEL ORNAMENTS AND DOOR ORNAMENTS USING ALIGNMENT TOOLS

A method of visually checking for alignment between an instrument panel ornament and a door ornament is provided. The method includes locating an enlarged head portion of an alignment tool on a top edge of the instrument panel ornament. The enlarged head portion includes a side measurement feature with a height for checking for a misalignment condition between the instrument panel ornament and the door ornament. It is determined whether a top edge of the door trim ornament is located within the height of the side measurement feature with the enlarged head portion resting on the top edge of the instrument panel ornament. 1. A method of visually checking for alignment between an instrument panel ornament and a door ornament , the method comprising:locating an enlarged head portion of an alignment tool on a top edge of the instrument panel ornament, the enlarged head portion comprising a side measurement feature with a height for checking for a misalignment condition between the instrument panel ornament and the door ornament; anddetermining whether a top edge of the door trim ornament is located within the height of the side measurement feature with the enlarged head portion resting on the top edge of the instrument panel ornament.2. The method of comprising manually locating the enlarged head portion on the top edge of the instrument panel ornament using a handle connected to the enlarged head.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of locating the enlarged head on the top edge of the instrument panel comprising positioning the side measurement feature alongside a side edge of the instrument panel ornament.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alignment tool in a single claim 1 , molded part.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the side measurement feature is located at a side edge of the enlarged head portion.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the side measurement feature includes a notch located at one half the height of the side measurement feature.7. A method ...

RETAINER TO SECURE FASTENER OF DOOR TRIM PANEL

An assembly include a door trim panel including an interior surface and a tower projecting from the interior surface. The tower includes an opening accessible by a slot, an attachment feature including a flexible arm, and a rib. The rib is integrally molded to a surface of the flexible arm to define a single unitary component. A fastener has a first base, a second base, a stem located between the first base and the second base, and a head. The stem of the fastener is located in the opening, the second base is retained by the attachment feature, and the first base and the head of the fastener are located outside the tower. 1. An assembly comprising:a door trim panel including an interior surface and a tower projecting from the interior surface, wherein the tower includes an opening accessible by a slot, an attachment feature including a flexible arm, and a rib, and the rib is integrally molded to a surface of the flexible arm to define a single unitary component; anda fastener having a first base, a second base, a stem located between the first base and the second base, and a head, wherein the stem of the fastener is located in the opening, the second base is retained by the attachment feature, and the first base and the head of the fastener are located outside the tower.2. The assembly as recited in wherein the tower includes an upper panel and walls projecting from an interior surface to the upper panel claim 1 , and the upper panel includes the opening and the slot.3. The assembly as recited in wherein the tower includes another rib located between and attached to the walls of the tower claim 2 , the rib is located between the upper panel and the another rib claim 2 , and the another rib is substantially perpendicular to the rib.4. The assembly as recited in wherein the another rib extends from the interior surface of the door trim panel to the flexible arm claim 2 , and the another rib is substantially perpendicular to the rib.5. The assembly as recited in ...

VEHICLE TRIM PANEL RETAINER

A vehicle trim panel retainer is provided. A vehicle door inner includes a bracket for extending into the interior passage, the bracket including an opening. A trim panel includes a house having an interior passage. The house further includes at least one projection for cooperating with the opening in a deployed position to assist in preventing the trim panel from releasing from the door inner. A second projection may also be provided for engaging the bracket in a deployed position. 1. A vehicle trim panel retainer , comprising:a vehicle door inner including a bracket; anda trim panel including a house having a plurality of sidewalls forming a passage, the bracket extending into the passage and spaced from the sidewalls to provide the trim panel with compliance relative to the door inner during a side impact while assisting in preventing the trim panel from releasing from the door inner during the side impact.2. The retainer of claim 1 , wherein the bracket includes an opening claim 1 , and the house includes a first sidewall adjacent to the vehicle door inner and a second sidewall spaced from the first sidewall in a direction extending toward the trim panel claim 1 , at least one of the first and second sidewalls supporting a first projection for cooperating with the opening in a deployed position.3. The retainer of claim 2 , wherein the first projection is located along the passage of the house and adapted for passing into the opening in the deployed position.4. The retainer of claim 2 , wherein the house includes a second projection on another of the first and second sidewalls for passing into the opening in a deployed position of the second projection.5. The retainer of claim 4 , wherein the first and second projections are positioned on opposing walls of the house claim 4 , the opposing walls bounding the interior passage.6. The retainer of claim 4 , wherein the first projection projects toward the door inner and the second projection projects away from the ...

DOOR TRIM PANEL FOR ENERGY ABSORPTION

A door trim panel includes a panel and an armrest supported by the panel. The armrest includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion and the bottom portion each extend from the panel. The armrest includes a middle portion that extends from the top portion to the bottom portion. The bottom portion is thicker than both the top portion and the middle portion, and the middle portion is thicker than the top portion. The relative thicknesses of the top portion, the bottom portion, and the middle portion facilitate energy absorption and control the deformation mechanism during an impact. A door inner is disposed opposite the door trim panel, and a foam block is disposed between the door trim panel and the door inner. The foam block absorbs the residue of energy. The door trim panel includes shelves that extend from the door trim panel and that support part of the armrest to withstand a vertical load. 1. A door trim panel assembly comprising:a door trim panel; andan armrest supported by the door trim panel;the armrest including a top portion and a bottom portion each extending from the door trim panel, and a middle portion extending from the top portion to the bottom portion;wherein the bottom portion has a thickness greater than a thickness of the top portion and greater than a thickness of the middle portion, and wherein the thickness of the top portion is less than the thickness of the middle portion.2. The door trim panel assembly as set forth in wherein the middle portion includes a first part and a second part claim 1 , the first part being integral with the top portion and the second part of the middle portion being integral with the bottom portion.3. The door trim panel assembly as set forth in wherein the first part is thicker than the second part.4. The door trim panel assembly as set forth in further comprising a side portion extending from the top portion to the bottom portion claim 1 , the side portion being thinner than the top portion and the ...

ADJUSTABLE LOCATOR FOR INTERIOR TRIM PANEL OF VEHICLE

A locator assembly for an interior trim panel of a vehicle comprises a bracket and an adjustable locator. The bracket is disposed in the interior trim panel. The adjustable locator comprises a locator pin and is rotatably supported by the bracket. The adjustable locator is capable of rotating from a first positon to a second position. The locator pin is disposed in a first location when the adjustable locator is in the first position. The locator pin is disposed in a second location when the adjustable locator is in the second position. The first location of the locator pin is displaced a first distance in a first direction from the second location of the locator pin. 1. A locator assembly for an interior trim panel of a vehicle , the locator assembly comprising:a bracket disposed in the interior trim panel; andan adjustable locator comprising a locator pin, and wherein the adjustable locator is rotatably supported by the bracket; andwherein the adjustable locator is capable of rotating from a first position to a second position, the locator pin is disposed in a first location when the adjustable locator is in the first position, the locator pin is disposed in a second location when the adjustable locator is in the second position, and the first location of the locator pin is displaced a first distance in a first direction from the second location of the locator pin.2. The locator assembly of wherein the bracket comprises a first surface claim 1 , a second surface claim 1 , a first track claim 1 , a second track claim 1 , a locator access portion claim 1 , and a locator groove claim 1 , the second surface is opposite the first surface claim 1 , the first track is disposed on the first surface claim 1 , the second track is disposed on the second surface claim 1 , and the adjustable locator is disposed in the locator groove.3. The locator assembly of wherein the adjustable locator comprises a first disc claim 2 , and a second disc claim 2 , the first disc is coaxially ...

GRIPPING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

A gripping device for a vehicle, including a housing element with a user-accessible contact surface and a user-inaccessible inner surface and at least one light conducting element for providing an ambience illumination at the gripping device, the light conducting element being fastened to the housing element. For this purpose, it is provided according to the invention that a groove for accommodating the light conducting element is formed on the contact surface of the housing element in such a way that a user-accessible contact side of the light conducting element completes the contact surface in a flush and uninterrupted manner in an opening area of the groove on the contact surface of the housing element. 1. A gripping device for a vehicle , the gripping device comprising:a housing element;a user-accessible contact surface and a user-inaccessible inner surface;at least one light conducting element for providing an ambience illumination at the gripping device, the light conducting element being fastened to the housing element; anda groove for accommodating the light conducting element formed on a contact surface of the housing element such that a user-accessible contact side of the light conducting element completes the contact surface in a flush and uninterrupted manner in an opening area of the groove on the contact surface of the housing element.2. The gripping device according to claim 1 , wherein the gripping device is designed in the form of a door-closing grip or a holding grip claim 1 , and/or wherein the light-conducting element is designed in the form of a light conductor.3. The gripping device according to claim 1 , wherein the groove has a contour on the contact surface of the housing element claim 1 , the contour being adapted to a corresponding contour of a contact side of the light conducting element in an opening area of the groove on the contact surface of the housing element.4. The gripping device according to claim 1 , wherein a circumferential ...

DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET JOINING THE ARMREST AND THE PULL HANDLE OF THAT ASSEMBLY

A door trim assembly includes an armrest, a pull handle, including a receiver, and a bracket joining the armrest and the pull handle. The bracket includes a connection feature that engages with the receiver. The bracket is cantilevered to the pull handle and includes a second end with an abutment surface engaging the armrest. 1. A door trim assembly , comprising:an armrest;a pull handle including a receiver; anda bracket joining said armrest and said pull handle, said bracket including a connection feature engaged with said receiver.2. The door trim assembly of claim 1 , wherein said receiver includes two opposed channels.3. The door trim assembly of claim 2 , wherein said connection feature includes two opposed tabs engaged in said two opposed channels.4. The door trim assembly of claim 3 , wherein said bracket includes a first end flange and a second end flange.5. The door trim assembly of claim 4 , further including at least one fastener securing said first end flange to said pull handle.6. The door trim assembly of claim 5 , wherein said second end flange includes an abutment surface engaging said armrest.7. The door trim assembly of claim 6 , wherein said bracket includes a plurality of ribs extending between said first end flange and said second end flange.8. The door trim assembly of claim 7 , wherein said bracket is cantilevered to said pull handle.9. The door trim assembly of claim 8 , wherein a portion of said armrest is captured between said second end flange and said pull handle.10. The door trim assembly of claim 1 , wherein said bracket includes a first end flange and a second end flange.11. The door trim assembly of claim 10 , further including at least one fastener securing said first end flange to said pull handle.12. The door trim assembly of claim 11 , wherein said second end flange includes an abutment surface engaging said armrest.13. The door trim assembly of claim 12 , wherein said bracket includes a plurality of ribs extending between said ...

DOOR TRIM

A door trim includes a door trim base that has a fitting hole, and an ornament. The ornament has a fitting lug, and is configured to be attached to the door trim base with the fitting lug fitted into the fitting hole. The ornament includes an ornament base in which the fitting lug is provided and a high-brittleness portion that is fixed to the ornament base and of which at least a portion is more brittle than the ornament base and the door trim base and the ornament are connected to each other by a strap that has an excess length when the fitting lug is fitted into the fitting hole. 1. A door trim comprising:a door trim base that has a fitting hole; andan ornament that has a fitting lug, the ornament being configured to be attached to the door trim base with the fitting lug fitted into the fitting hole, wherein:the ornament includes an ornament base in which the fitting lug is provided and a high-brittleness portion that is fixed to the ornament base and of which at least a portion is more brittle than the ornament base; andthe door trim base and the ornament are connected to each other by a strap that has an excess length when the fitting lug is fitted into the fitting hole.2. The door trim according to claim 1 , wherein:the door trim base is provided with a first hook-and-loop fastener portion; andthe ornament is provided with a second hook-and-loop fastener portion to be bonded to the first hook-and-loop fastener portion.3. The door trim according to claim 1 , wherein the at least portion of the high-brittleness portion is formed of at least one of glass or stone.4. The door trim according to claim 1 , wherein the strap is attached to the ornament base of the ornament. This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-159921 filed on Aug. 23, 2017, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety including the specification, drawings and abstract.The disclosure relates to a door trim for a vehicle, particularly to a door trim to ...

VEHICLE DOOR

A vehicle door for a motor vehicle, including a support structure, an inner shell fixed to the support structure, and an outer panelling fixed to the inner shell. The inner shell is formed and connected to the support structure in such a way that it is a load-bearing component, thereby increasing the overall rigidity of the vehicle door. 117-. (canceled)18. A vehicle door for a motor vehicle , comprising:a support member having a space-frame structure;an inner shell configured to be fixed to the support structure to serve as a load-bearing component of the vehicle door, wherein the inner shell forms an interior trim of the vehicle door; andan outer panelling fixed directly to the inner shell via a plurality of adhesively bonded connections, the outer panelling and the inner shell being connected to each other in an area of their respective outer edges.19. The vehicle door of claim 18 , wherein the inner shell comprises one of a thermoformed plastic component claim 18 , an injection-moulded component claim 18 , or a compression-moulded part.20. The vehicle door of claim 18 , wherein the inner shell is configured to be fixed to the support member through a plurality of second adhesive bonded connections.21. The vehicle door of claim 20 , wherein the second adhesive bonded connections comprise an elastic adhesive.22. The vehicle door of claim 21 , wherein the thickness of the elastic adhesive is between a range of 2 mm and 5 mm.23. The vehicle door of claim 18 , further comprising a reinforcing element arranged at least in some areas between the inner shell and the support member.24. The vehicle door of claim 23 , wherein the reinforcing element has a surface which is not formed continuously parallel to a surface of the inner shell.25. The vehicle door of claim 18 , further comprising a detachable access panel fitted to a face of the inner shell facing an interior of the motor vehicle claim 18 , in order.26. The vehicle door of claim 25 , wherein the access panel is ...

Method for sealing a seam, a composite part and use of same

A method for sealing seams of a surface layer containing the seams, the sealing being performed on the side of the surface layer to which a foam layer or adhesive layer is connected in a planar manner. The method further relates to a composite part and the use of same. The method preferably includes a non-contact, planar application of a sealing material onto the seam region along the course of the seam. With the help of the method it is possible to prevent the penetration of the foam or adhesive material in a subsequent processing step and at the same time to eliminate the disadvantages of the existing methods. 14242212822abab. A method for sealing a seam () of a surface layer () containing this seam () , with two sides (and ) , which is part of a composite part () , which has at least the surface layer () and a polyurethane foam layer or adhesive layer () applied in a planar manner on one of the sides (or ) of the surface layer , comprising the following method steps:{'b': 3', '2', '8', '4, 'i) spraying or casting of a sealing material () onto a planar application region on the side of the surface layer () to which the polyurethane foam layer or adhesive layer () is connected, wherein the edge of the planar application region surrounds the seam (),'}{'b': '3', 'ii) hardening and adhering of the sprayed on or cast sealing material (),'}{'b': 8', '2', '3, 'iii) applying the polyurethane foam layer () onto the side of the surface layer () on which the hardened sealing material () is situated,'}{'b': '3', 'wherein the sealing material () is a fluid reactive mixture based on polyurethane.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method has the following method steps:{'b': 3', '2', '8', '4, 'i) spraying or casting a sealing material (), which has a temperature of 20° to 90° C., onto a planar application region on the side of the surface layer () to which the polyurethane foam layer or adhesive layer () is connected, wherein the edge of the planar application ...

SUPERIMPOSED COMPOSITE INTERIOR COMPONENT

A laminated composite interior component, including: a first member that has a predetermined mating surface; and a second member made of an elastically deformable resin material, the second member having a plate-like portion that is substantially parallel to the mating surface and that has multiple protrusions which are formed integrally with plate-like portion and which protrude toward the mating surface such that a space is formed between the mating surface and the plate-like portion, the second member being arranged so as to be laminated on the first member with the protrusions in contact with the mating surface, cushioning characteristics being imparted to the laminated composite interior component when distal ends of the protrusions are pressed against the mating surface and elastically deformed, the laminated composite interior component being configured such that the multiple protrusions have the same shape, the plate-like portion is dotted with the multiple protrusions, bending stiffness of each of the protrusions against a compression load is anisotropic around an axis of the protrusion, and each of the multiple protrusions is configured to be bent and deformed in a specific direction about its axis, and the multiple protrusions are arranged at such locations as to constitute respective sides of each of multiple polygons so that there is formed a lattice pattern in which each of the sides of each of the multiple polygons overlaps with a corresponding one of the sides of an adjacent one of the polygons. 1. A laminated composite interior component , including:a first member that has a predetermined mating surface; anda second member made of an elastically deformable resin material, the second member having a plate-like portion that is substantially parallel to the mating surface and that has multiple protrusions which are formed integrally with plate-like portion and which protrude toward the mating surface such that a space is formed between the mating ...

DOOR FRAME OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A door frame () of a motor vehicle has a cover panel () fastened on the door frame (). To simplify the fastening of the cover panel () on the door frame (), the cover panel () has a guiding and positioning protrusion that positions the cover panel () without rattling on the door frame () in an installation direction. 1. A door frame of a motor vehicle , comprising a cover panel fastened on the door frame , the cover panel having a guiding and positioning protrusion that positions the cover panel without rattling on the door frame in an installation direction.2. The door frame of claim 1 , wherein the guiding and positioning protrusion is configured for guiding the cover panel on the door frame in the installation direction.3. The door frame of claim 1 , wherein the door frame has an aperture claim 1 , and the guiding and positioning protrusion has a hook-like profile that fits snugly into the aperture on the door frame.4. The door frame of claim 3 , wherein the aperture is provided on a hollow profile of the door frame.5. The door frame of claim 1 , further comprising a supporting body on the cover panel claim 1 , the supporting body being spaced from the guiding and positioning protrusion and supporting the cover panel on the door frame in a y direction.6. The door frame of claim 1 , wherein the cover panel has at least two screw-connection locations for fastening the cover panel on the door frame.7. The door frame of claim 1 , wherein the cover panel is a C-pillar panel.8. The door frame of claim 1 , wherein the guiding and positioning protrusion is provided at a lower end of the cover panel and between the door frame and a frame-reinforcement part.9. A cover panel for the door frame of .10. A door of a motor vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a door frame having a window cutout;a reinforcement below the window cutout;a C-pillar rearward of the window cutout, the C-pillar having a hollow profile with an aperture therein;a cover panel having a guiding and positioning ...

VEHICLE DECORATIVE COMPONENT AND VEHICLE DECORATIVE COMPONENT INSTALLING METHOD

A vehicle decorative component functions as a decorating illumination while harmonizing with peripheral members. In a light emitting ornament having a light emitting region that emits light and a non-light emitting region adjacent to the light emitting region, the light emitting region includes an irradiation body including a lamp and a light guiding body, an ornament base material through which the light emitted from the irradiation body is transmitted at a front position of the irradiation body, and a decorative film formed at a front position of the ornament base material and exposed on the vehicle interior side, the decorative film through which the light transmitted through the ornament base material is capable of being transmitted, and a decoration style of a surface of the decorative film exposed on the vehicle interior side is the same as a decoration style of a surface of the non-light emitting region. 1. A vehicle decorative component installed in a vehicle , the vehicle decorative component comprising:a light emitting region that emits light, wherein the light emitting region comprises:an irradiation body that irradiates the light toward a front side of the light emitting region;a transmissive body through which the light emitted from the irradiation body is transmitted at a front position of the irradiation body; anda decorative layer formed at a front position of the transmissive body in a state where a surface is exposed, the decorative layer through which the light transmitted through the transmissive body is capable of being transmitted; andwherein:a decoration style of the exposed surface of the decorative layer is a same style as a decoration style of a surface of a non-light emitting region adjacent to the light emitting region.2. The vehicle decorative component according to claim 1 , wherein:the vehicle decorative component is installed on the indoor side of the vehicle;the decorative layer is a decorative film attached to the transmissive body; ...

TRIM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A trim made of plastics for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprises a first component () made of plastics and a second component () made of plastics. To improve such trim, the first component () is at least partly transparent or semi-transparent. The second component () includes one or more recesses () for a display element and/or for an input element (FIG. ). 1. A vehicle trim for supporting an illuminable electronic element , the vehicle trim comprising:a first component formed of an at least semitransparent first material, the first component having an outer surface defining a portion of an exterior of the vehicle trim; anda second component formed of a second material less transparent than the first material, the second component formed directly on the first component and the second material substantially covering an inner surface of the first component, and the second component defining a recess that is free from the second material.2. The vehicle trim of wherein the second material completely covers the inner surface of the first component.3. The vehicle trim of wherein the second component defines an inner surface of the vehicle trim.4. The vehicle trim of wherein the first component includes a peripheral edge and the second material substantially covers the inner surface of the first component and extends to the entirety of the peripheral edge.5. The vehicle trim of wherein the recess is configured to receive the illuminable electronic element and when illuminated the electronic element is visible through the outer surface of the first component.6. The vehicle trim of further comprising a frame protruding from a rear portion of the second component and adjacent to the recess.7. The vehicle trim of wherein the recess is defined by a border of the second component disposed inside and spaced apart from the frame.8. The vehicle trim of wherein the recess is defined by an edge of the second component directly adjacent the frame.9. The vehicle trim of ...

THERMAL DISTORTION ARRESTOR

A thermal distortion arrestor includes a body having a base and a plurality of positioning lugs that extend from a first face of the base. A related door assembly and method of installing a thermal distortion arrestor in a door assembly are also disclosed. 1. A thermal distortion arrestor , comprising:a body including a base and a plurality of positioning lugs extending from said base.2. The thermal distortion arrestor of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of positioning lugs include a first lug having a first flange at a first distal end thereof and a second lug having a second flange at a second distal end thereof.3. The thermal distortion arrestor of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of positioning lugs include a third lug having a third flange at a third distal end thereof and a fourth lug having a fourth flange at a fourth distal end thereof.4. The thermal distortion arrestor of claim 3 , wherein said first lug is aligned with said second lug along a first axis.5. The thermal distortion arrestor of claim 4 , wherein said third lug is aligned with said fourth lug along a second axis.6. The thermal distortion arrestor of claim 5 , wherein said first axis is perpendicular to said second axis.7. The thermal distortion arrestor of claim 6 , wherein said first flange is oriented outward on said first lug claim 6 , said second flange is oriented outward on said second lug claim 6 , said third flange is oriented outward on said third lug and said fourth flange is oriented outward on said fourth lug.8. The thermal distortion arrestor of claim 7 , wherein said first flange includes a first abutment surface claim 7 , said second flange includes a second abutment surface claim 7 , said third flange includes a third abutment surface and said fourth flange includes a fourth abutment surface.9. The thermal distortion arrestor of wherein said first abutment surface and said second abutment surface are oriented within a perimeter of said base.10. The thermal distortion arrestor of ...

INTERIOR TRIM PART OF MOTOR VEHICLE

The disclosure relates to an interior trim part of a motor vehicle which comprises: a shaped part made of glass or a glass-like material which is arranged on the side of the interior trim part facing the interior of the motor vehicle, a thin-film display device which as seen from the motor vehicle interior is arranged behind the shaped part or is integrated therein, and a control device for activating the thin-film display device, so that the latter transmits an image through the shaped part to the interior of the motor vehicle. 1. An interior trim part of a motor vehicle which comprises:a shaped part comprising which is arranged on the side of the interior trim part facing the interior of the motor vehicle,a thin-film display device which, as seen from the motor vehicle interior, is arranged behind the shaped part or is integrated therein, anda control device for activating the thin-film display device so that the latter transmits an image through the shaped part into the interior of the motor vehicle.2. The interior trim part according to claim 1 , wherein the shaped part comprises at least one glass layer.3. The interior trim part according to claim 1 , wherein the shaped part has a multi-layered structure claim 1 , at least one of the layers being made of glass.4. The interior trim part according to claim 1 , wherein the shaped part is formed in three dimensions.5. The interior trim part according to claim 1 , wherein the shaped part is transparent or partially transparent.6. The interior trim part according to claim 1 , wherein the thin-film display device comprises an OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display claim 1 , TFT (Thin Film Transistor) display claim 1 , LCD (liquid crystal) display claim 1 , or SED (surface conduction electron emitter) display.7. The interior trim part according to claim 1 , wherein the thin film display device comprises a transparent or partially transparent display.8. The interior trim part according to claim 1 , wherein touch ...

Interior trim of a motor vehicle

An interior trim covers sections of door cutouts ( 1 a, 1 b ) of a motor vehicle body facing a floor. The interior trim has a first trim panel ( 2 a ) for covering a section ( 3 a ) of the first door cutout ( 1 a ) facing the vehicle floor, a second trim panel ( 2 b ) for covering a section ( 3 b ) of the second door cutout ( 1 b ) facing the vehicle floor ( 31 ), and a third trim panel ( 8 ) that extends in the direction of the B pillar between the door cutouts ( 1 a, 1 b). The trim panels ( 2 a, 2 b, 8 ) compensate for tolerances during assembly of the interior trim so that the first and second trim panels ( 2 a, 2 b ) can be shifted relative to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the third trim panel ( 8 ) and the first and second trim panels ( 2 a, 2 b ) can be shifted relative to each other in the vertical direction.

DEPLOYABLE DOOR PANEL RECEPTACLE FOR VEHICLES

A vehicle door assembly may include an interior door panel having an armrest, the armrest having a handle defining an opening therein and a receptacle arranged below the armrest and configured to be selectively arranged under the handle to create a repository within the opening to receive objects. 1. A vehicle door assembly , comprising:an interior door panel having an armrest, the armrest having a handle defining an opening therein;a receptacle arranged below the armrest and configured to be selectively arranged under the handle to create a repository within the opening to receive objects.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a track arranged below the armrest and configured to retain the receptacle claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is slidable along the track between a stored position within the interior door panel and a deployed position under the handle.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the receptacle defines a lip around an upper periphery claim 2 , the lip configured to engage the track and be slidable therein.4. The assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a push-pin arranged on the track and configured to abut at least a portion of the lip of the receptacle to maintain the receptacle in a fixed location relative to the track when the pin is in a relaxed state.5. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the receptacle includes a first portion including the lip and a second portion including a bin and being selectively removable from the first portion.6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the first portion includes a collar defining a plurality of protrusions and the second portion includes a plurality of holes claim 5 , each configured to engage with a respective protrusion of the first portion.7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle includes at least one tab accessible to a user to facilitate pushing and pulling of the receptacle between stored and deployed positions.8. An interior door panel of a vehicle claim 1 , comprising:an armrest ...

TRIM ELEMENTS FOR VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COMPRISING A PIEZOELECTRIC MEMBER

A trim element for a vehicle includes a cover, a piezoelectric member and a wireless telecommunication device. The cover has a face surface intended to be in contact with a user and a back surface on the opposite side, and the cover has a layer of foam and a covering material. The piezoelectric member is intended to be actuated by the user. The wireless telecommunication device is controlled by the piezoelectric member and adapted for communicating with an electrically controlled functional device for controlling the electrically controlled functional device. The telecommunication device is attached to the back surface of the cover. 1. A trim element for a vehicle comprising:a cover comprising a face surface intended to be in contact with a user and a back surface on the opposite side, the cover comprising a layer of foam and a covering material;a piezoelectric member to be actuated by the user; anda wireless telecommunication device controlled by the piezoelectric member and adapted for communicating with an electrically controlled functional device for controlling said electrically controlled functional device, the telecommunication device being attached to the back surface of the cover.2. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the foam layer essentially comprises polyurethane.3. The trim element according to claim 2 , wherein the cover is made by cold forming of the foam sprayed on a substrate and brought onto the back surface of the covering material.4. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric member is also fixed to the back surface of the cover.5. The trim element according to claim 4 , wherein a portion of the face surface of the cover covering the piezoelectric member comprises a three-dimensional shape defining a pressing area for the user of the trim element.6. The trim element according to claim 5 , wherein the face surface of the cover comprises claim 5 , in said pressing area claim 5 , a succession of concentric waves ...

VEHICLE WITH LUMINOUS DISPLAY INSTRUCMENT

A vehicle has a support structure, on which at least one wall element bounding a passenger cell and a luminous display instrument covered by the wall element are fastened. A light source of the luminous display instrument is positioned in order to shine through a light permeable region of the wall element on a part of its extent. 114-. (canceled)15. A vehicle with a support structure comprising:at least one wall element fastened to the support structure and delimiting a passenger cell;a luminous display instrument fastened to the support structure and having a light source; anda wall element covering the luminous display instrument and having a first light permeable region;wherein the light source is located in a position to shine through the first light permeable region on a part of its extent.16. The vehicle according to claim 15 , wherein the wall element comprises a surrounding region surrounding the first light permeable region claim 15 , wherein the opaque region and the first light permeable region are substantially identically tinted.17. The vehicle according to wherein the first light permeable region has a smaller wall thickness than the surrounding region of the wall element unitarily formed therewith.18. The vehicle according to claim 15 , wherein the light source emits in a first range of the visible light spectrum and the light permeable region of the wall element absorbs the visible light spectrum outside the first range more intensely than the visible light spectrum within the first range.19. The vehicle according to claim 18 , wherein the light source comprises an LED.20. The vehicle according to claim 18 , wherein the luminous display instrument comprises at least one second light source which emits in a second range of the visible light spectrum and is positioned in order to shine through a second region which is light permeable in this second range of the spectrum.21. The vehicle according to claim 20 , wherein the second region is provided on a ...

TRIM BOARD FOR VEHICLE DOOR, AND DOOR TRIM

Disclosed herein are a vehicle door trim board that is less likely to break due to partial use of an impact resistant resin and a door trim using such a vehicle door trim board. A vehicle door trim board includes a reinforcing part made of an impact resistant resin containing a polyolefin resin, a polyamide resin, and a compatibilizer, wherein the compatibilizer is a modified elastomer having a reactive group that reacts with the polyamide resin. The door trim includes: the vehicle door trim board; and a surface skin layer provided on a design surface side of the vehicle door trim board. 1. A vehicle door trim board comprising: a reinforcing part made of an impact resistant resin containing a polyolefin resin , a polyamide resin , and a compatibilizer , whereinthe compatibilizer is a modified elastomer having a reactive group that reacts with the polyamide resin.2. The vehicle door trim board according to claim 1 , further comprising an upper board part and a lower board part which are separated in a vertical direction claim 1 , whereinthe reinforcing part is interposed between the upper board part and the lower board part.3. The vehicle door trim board according to claim 2 , wherein each of the upper board part and the lower board part is formed of a foamed resin board using another thermoplastic resin different from the impact resistant resin claim 2 , and whereinthe upper board part, the lower board part, and the reinforcing part are integrally provided as a multi-material molded body using the another thermoplastic resin and the impact resistant resin.4. The vehicle door trim board according to claim 2 , wherein each of the upper board part and the lower board part is formed of a fiber-reinforced board containing plant fibers and a binder resin that binds the plant fibers together claim 2 , and whereinthe upper board part, the lower board part, and the reinforcing part are integrally provided as an insert-molded product using the fiber-reinforced boards as ...

SELF-ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING A TRIM PANEL TO A VEHICLE DOOR ASSEMBLY

A self-alignment system for attaching a trim panel to a vehicle door assembly is provided. The system includes a trim panel having an interior surface defining a housing platform, at least one alignment pin extending from the housing platform, and at least one locator pin adjacent the alignment pin. The system further includes an inboard door panel defining a plurality of through-holes configured to receive the alignment and locator pins. The alignment pin includes a rigid base portion extending integrally from the housing platform and a bifurcated resilient tapered portion extending integrally from the rigid base portion to a distal end. The rigid base portion includes an outer annular shell and an inner annular shell concentrically disposed within the outer annular shell. The bifurcated resilient tapered portion includes a first-half tapered portion and a second-half tapered portion defined by a plurality of ribs. 1. A trim panel comprising:an interior surface defining a housing platform; andat least one alignment pin comprising a rigid base portion extending integrally from the housing platform and a resilient tapered portion extending integrally from the rigid base portion to a distal end.2. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the resilient tapered portion of the alignment pin is bifurcated into a first-half tapered portion and a second-half tapered portion.3. The trim panel of claim 2 , further comprising at least one push-in type fastener assembled onto the interior surface of the trim panel proximal to the housing platform claim 2 , the push-in type fastener includes a distal end closer to the trim panel than the distal end of the alignment pin.4. The trim panel of claim 2 , wherein the rigid base portion includes an outer annular shell and an inner annular shell concentrically disposed within the outer annular shell.5. The trim panel of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the outer annular shell and the inner annular shell includes an oval annular cross- ...

Automobile door sealing structure

Disclosed is a structure in which no gap that allows water entry between a weather strip and a glass run is formed in a situation where the weather strip at an upper frame portion of a window frame extends gradually downwardly apart from the glass run. An upper glass run portion is provided with a door panel sealing lip. The door panel sealing lip is provided with a gradually varying portion such that a downward protruding length of the door panel sealing lip increases. The gradually varying portion is disposed so as to contact an outer sealing lip of the weather strip.

VEHICLE ILLUMINATED TRIM

A trim member for a vehicle is provided herein. The trim member includes a carrier structure. A decorative layer is coupled to the carrier structure forming a cavity therebetween. A protective layer is disposed over the decorative layer. A first plurality of beads is disposed within the decorative layer and contains a first photoluminescent structure therein. A second plurality of beads is disposed within the decorative layer and contains a second photoluminescent structure therein. A light source causes the first and second photoluminescent structures independently luminesce in response to an excitation light emitted by the light source. 1. A trim member for a vehicle comprising:a carrier structure;a decorative layer coupled to the carrier structure forming a cavity therebetween;a first plurality of beads disposed within the decorative layer containing a first photoluminescent structure therein;a second plurality of beads disposed within the decorative layer containing a second photoluminescent structure therein; anda light source, wherein the first and second photoluminescent structures independently luminesce in response to an excitation light emitted by the light source.2. The trim member for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the excitation light comprises at least one of blue light claim 1 , violet light claim 1 , infrared and UV light.3. The trim member for a vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the first photoluminescent structure and the second photoluminescent structure each include at least one photoluminescent material therein configured to convert the excitation light received from the light source into a visible converted light.4. The trim member for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first and second pluralities of beads are of various sizes.5. The trim member for a vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the first and second pluralities of beads are disposed within the decorative layer in a predefined pattern.6. The trim member for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

VEHICLE DOOR WITH DOOR TRIM PANEL

A vehicle door () has a door frame () and a door trim panel () connected to the door frame (). The door trim panel () accommodates flexible spacers () that make contact with planar portions of the door frame (). Each spacer () has a ribbed structure () in the region of contact with the door frame (). The vehicle door () ensures satisfactory contact between the attached door trim panel () and the door frame (), even when there are frame tolerances. 1. A vehicle door , comprising: a door frame and a door trim panel connected to the door frame; and flexible spacer accommodated on the door trim panel , the respective spacers making contact with a planar portion of the door frame , and the respective spacer has a ribbed structure in the region of contact thereof with the door frame.2. The vehicle door of claim 1 , wherein the ribbed structure of each of the spacers has ribs arranged parallel to one another.3. The vehicle door of claim 2 , wherein the ribs of each of the spacers have free ends that contact the door frame.4. The vehicle door of claim 2 , wherein each of the spacers has identically configured ribs.5. The vehicle door of claim 2 , wherein the ribs of each of the spacers are of equal length in relation to a normal and/or a line parallel to the region of contact of the door frame.6. The vehicle door of claim 2 , wherein an envelope of the ribs of the respective spacer is a rectangle.7. The vehicle door of claim 2 , wherein the rib-shaped structure of each of the spacers has three to seven ribs.8. The vehicle door of claim 2 , wherein each of the ribs has an outward-oriented curve in the region of the end thereof facing the door frame.9. The vehicle door of claim 2 , wherein all of each of the spacers is flexible.104. The vehicle door of claim 1 , wherein the door trim panel has mounts claim 1 , and the spacers () are connected respectively to the mounts.11. The vehicle door of claim 10 , wherein the spacers are connected positively to the respective mounts. ...

INNER LINING PART

An inner lining part for the interior of a motor vehicle, wherein the inner lining part has a carrier part, which comprises a curvature section, with a curvature running along a longitudinal direction of the carrier part. The curvature section includes a carrier part groove running in the longitudinal direction. A decorative layer overlies a first surface of the carrier part and forms a visible face of the inner lining part. The decorative layer covers the carrier part groove, thereby forming a decorative layer groove on the visible face of the inner lining part. Recesses in one or more portions of the carrier part at the carrier part groove receive folds or thickenings of the decorative layer to thereby permit the visible face of the decorative layer at the decorative layer groove to match the curvature of the curvature section at carrier side regions located adjacent the groove. 1. An inner lining part for the interior of a motor vehicle , comprising:a carrier part, which comprises a curvature section having a curvature running along a longitudinal direction of the carrier part and having a carrier part groove running in the region of the curvature section in the longitudinal direction, wherein the curvature section has a first surface that is convex in the longitudinal direction and that includes the carrier part groove; anda decorative layer lying on the first surface of the carrier part forming a visible face of the inner lining part, wherein the decorative layer covers the carrier part groove in the region of the curvature section so that the inner lining part includes a decorative layer groove on the visible face of the inner lining part.2. The inner lining part according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative layer is single-layered and comprises leather or artificial leather.3. The inner lining part according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative layer is formed from a covering film and a foam layer situated between the covering film and the carrier part.4. The ...

Inner panel assembly of a vehicle door

An inner panel assembly of a side door of a vehicle comprises an inner panel including an inner panel portion and a reinforcement part. The inner panel portion includes a base, an outer edge and an inner edge along a length direction and partially defines a window aperture. The reinforcement part has a first end and a second end along the length direction, and is connected to the inner panel portion via a clinched herring process, and the first end and the second end of the reinforcement part are received in an outer clinched hem flange and an inner clinched hem flange of the inner panel portion formed by the outer edge and the inner edge during the clinched hem process, respectively.

SELF-RETAINING ANGLED FASTENING DEVICE FOR SECURING A COMPONENT TO A PANEL IN A VEHICLE

A fastening device for connecting a mountable vehicle component to a hole in a first panel includes a face plate with a first side and a second side. The face plate defines a first plane. The fastening device also includes a cantilevered extension plate including a proximal end and a distal end. The extension plate is connected to the face plate at the proximal end and projects away from the first side of the face plate toward the distal end. The extension plate defines a second plane disposed at an offset angle from the first plane. The fastening device also includes a retention member connected to the face plate and that projects away from the second side of the face plate. The retention member includes a first shoulder configured to engage an edge of the hole to retain the face plate to the first panel. 1. (canceled)2. A fastening device for connecting a mountable vehicle component to a hole in a first panel , the fastening device comprising:a face plate including a first side and a second side, the face plate defining a first plane;a cantilevered extension plate including a proximal end and a distal end, the extension plate connected to the face plate at the proximal end and projecting away from the first side of the face plate toward the distal end, the extension plate defining a second plane disposed at an offset angle from the first plane; and a first shoulder configured to engage an edge of the hole to retain the face plate to the first panel;', 'a first flexible arm projecting away from the second side of the face plate, the first flexible arm including a first knee and the first shoulder;', 'a second flexible arm projecting away from the second side of the face plate, the second flexible arm including a second knee and a second shoulder; and', 'wherein the first knee and the second knee move toward one another and contact each other when an external force is exerted on the extension plate., 'a retention member connected to the face plate and projecting ...

Pinch-protection sliding trim cover assembly for a vehicle sliding door

A vehicle sliding door trim assembly includes a sliding door panel movable between open and closed positions along a travel path. A door actuation assembly is connected with the sliding door panel. A trim panel is attached to the sliding door panel. The trim panel includes at least one slot formed therein. Guide tracks are positioned within the at least one slot. A plurality of rigid trim components are pivotally linked to each other and constrained within the guide tracks. The plurality of trim components pivot and slide within the guide tracks and seamlessly cover the at least one slot when the sliding door panel is moved along the travel path.

DOOR WIRING MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DOOR WIRING MODULE

A door wiring module includes: a door planar member incorporated into a door panel of a vehicle; a wiring member disposed on a main surface of the door planar member; and a holding member covering the main surface of the door planar member and the wiring member and directly joined to at least the main surface of the door planar member to hold the wiring member in a state of being disposed on the main surface of the door planar member.

DOOR LINING UPPER BASE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

This disclosure provides a door lining upper base and a method of manufacturing the door lining upper base through injection molding of several sub-components. The door lining upper base is manufactured by separately injection molding a base substrate that forms the structural shape of the door lining upper base including aesthetic curvature, and first and second support structures that include attachment mechanism for connecting the door lining upper base to other aspects of the motor vehicle. In this way, each sub-component may be injection molded in a cost effective manner using a two-piece mold without the need for complex multi-part molds including side-sliders or lifters. The resulting door lining upper base therefore includes an aesthetic curvature, while still being manufactured in an efficient and cost effective manner. 1. A method of manufacturing a motor vehicle door lining upper base , the method comprising:injection molding an upper base substrate;attaching at least one top cosmetic layer to the upper base substrate;injection molding a first support structure, the first support structure including a plurality of snap tab retention structures, and an attachment flange with a plurality of attachment engagement holes;attaching the first support structure to the upper base substrate to form a subassembly;injection molding a second support structure, the second support structure including at least one snap tab retention structure; andattaching the second support structure to the subassembly to form the door lining upper base.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the step of injection molding the upper base substrate includes injection molding the upper base substrate in a two-piece mold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the upper base substrate has a shape configured such that an angle between a top portion and a side portion changes along a length of the upper base substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the upper base substrate has a shape configured ...

Entry rail for a vehicle

An entry rail, which can be arranged in an entry region of a vehicle door of a vehicle, includes a display unit for displaying text, images and/or videos is integrated into the entry rail. A display surface of the display unit is visible for a user when the vehicle door is open.

CLIP MOUNTING SEAT

A clip mounting seat includes a mounting base having an outer edge, a mounting hole in which the clip is mounted, and a mounting base-side insertion opening at a part of a hole edge of the mounting hole and through which the clip is inserted to the mounting hole, a wall extending downward from the outer edge and including an insertion-side wall having a wall-side insertion hole that is communicated with the mounting base-side insertion opening, and a guide member included in the insertion-side wall and extending along an extending direction of the insertion-side wall and being adjacent to the wall-side insertion hole and opposite the mounting base-side insertion opening with respect to an insertion direction of the clip, the guide member configured to guide the clip in the insertion direction and having a width that is greater than an opening width of the mounting base-side insertion opening. 1. A clip mounting seat in which a clip is mounted , the clip mounting seat comprising:a mounting base having an outer edge, a mounting hole in which the clip is mounted, and a mounting base-side insertion opening that is included at a part of a hole edge of the mounting hole and through which the clip is inserted to the mounting hole;a wall extending downward from the outer edge of the mounting base and including an insertion-side wall having a wall-side insertion hole that is communicated with the mounting base-side insertion opening; anda guide member included in the insertion-side wall and extending along an extending direction of the insertion-side wall, the guide member being adjacent to the wall-side insertion hole and opposite the mounting base-side insertion opening with respect to an insertion direction in which the clip is inserted, the guide member having a width that is greater than an opening width of the mounting base-side insertion opening and being configured to guide the clip in the insertion direction.2. The clip mounting seat according to claim 1 , ...

CLIP MOUNTING SEAT

A clip mounting seat includes a mounting base having an outer edge, a mounting hole, and a mounting base-side insertion opening that is included at a part of a hole edge of the mounting hole and through which the clip is inserted to the mounting hole, a wall extending downward from the outer edge and including an insertion-side wall having a wall-side insertion hole communicated with the mounting base-side insertion opening, and a guide member included in the insertion-side wall and extending toward the mounting hole and being adjacent to the wall-side insertion hole and opposite the mounting base-side insertion opening with respect to an insertion direction of the clip. The guide member guides the clip and includes an end portion that is opposite the mounting base-side insertion opening and has a thickness greater than a distance between a leg portion and a support portion of the clip. 1. A clip mounting seat in which a clip is mounted , the clip mounting seat comprising:a mounting base having an outer edge, a mounting hole in which the clip is mounted, and a mounting base-side insertion opening that is included at a part of a hole edge of the mounting hole and through which the clip is inserted to the mounting hole;a wall extending downward from the outer edge of the mounting base and including an insertion-side wall having a wall-side insertion hole that is communicated with the mounting base-side insertion opening; anda guide member included in the insertion-side wall and extending toward the mounting hole, the guide member being adjacent to the wall-side insertion hole and opposite the mounting base-side insertion opening with respect to an insertion direction in which the clip is inserted,the guide member being configured to guide the clip in the insertion direction and including an end portion that is opposite the mounting base-side insertion opening and has a thickness greater than a distance between a leg portion and a support portion of the clip, the leg ...

UPPER REINFORCEMENT FOR A DOOR TRIM PANEL AND METHOD OF TUNING PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS THEREOF

An upper reinforcement for a door trim panel includes a reinforcement channel, and a rib extending across the reinforcement channel. More particularly, the rib includes a first end section that engages a first wall of the channel, a second end section that engages a third wall of the channel and an intermediate section that extends across a window in the second wall of the channel. 1. An upper reinforcement for a door trim panel , comprising:a reinforcement channel having a first wall, a second wall and a third wall wherein the first wall is connected to the second wall at a first corner, said second wall is connected to said third wall at a second corner and a window is provided in said second wall;a rib extends across said reinforcement channel, said rib including a first end section engaging said first wall, a second end section engaging said third wall and an intermediate section between said first end section and said second end section extending across said window.2. The upper reinforcement of claim 1 , wherein said intermediate section has a first thickness Tthat is less than a second thickness Tof said first end section and said second end section.3. The upper reinforcement of claim 2 , wherein said first end section and said second end section also engage said second wall.4. The upper reinforcement of claim 1 , wherein said rib includes a trip feature tending to cause said rib to bend in response to a side impact.5. The upper reinforcement of claim 4 , wherein said trip feature includes opposed notches in said intermediate section of said rib.6. The upper reinforcement of claim 5 , wherein said trip feature further includes a weakening line extending across said rib between said opposed notches.7. The upper reinforcement of claim 4 , wherein said trip feature includes a weakening line extending across said rib at the intermediate section.8. The upper reinforcement of claim 3 , further including a tab depending from said reinforcement channel and a trigger ...

Garnish and vehicle door including the same

Disclosed herein are a garnish and a vehicle door including the same in accordance with the present disclosure, in which, since the garnish is formed as a single part, remove noise generated by a garnish assembled from a molding and a garnish body individually formed, and costs and weight decrease due to a decrease in the number of parts. In addition, in a method of manufacturing a garnish in accordance with the present disclosure, a molding-integrating garnish is manufactured, configured to provide the same aesthetic sense as that of a garnish assembled with an individually formed molding.

Interior member

The interior member includes a base material part and a skin part disposed on one surface side of the base material part. The skin part is provided with an air passage part through which air that is temperature-adjusted to a predetermined temperature passes. The air passage part has a passing resistance member (a knitted fabric part that gives passing resistance to the air passing through the air passage part. Also, the air that is temperature-adjusted may be distributed from air sent out from an air conditioner installed in a vehicle, a building, or the like. Further, examples of the passing resistance member include three-dimensional knitted fabrics (such as a double raschel knitted fabric or a circular knitted fabric) and nonwoven fabrics.

TRIM ASSEMBLIES FOR MOUNTING WORKING SUBASSEMBLIES

A trim assembly includes a first trim portion spaced apart from an opposed second trim portion, a first surface on the first trim portion, a first magnet connected to the first trim portion so as to be hidden when the user views the first surface and a second surface on the first trim portion, a second magnet connected to the second trim portion so as to be hidden when the user views the second surface. When the working subassembly is configured to span between the first trim portion and the second trim portion, the working subassembly magnetically connectable through the first and second surfaces to the respective first and second magnets. 1. A trim assembly for a vehicle that is configured to mount a working subassembly , the trim assembly comprising:a first trim portion comprising a first surface that is visible from within the vehicle and an opposite second surface that is hidden from within the vehicle, a first magnet is connected to the second surface of the first trim portion so as to be hidden from within the vehicle; anda second trim portion spaced from the first trim portion, the second trim portion comprising a first surface that is visible from within the vehicle and an opposite second surface that is hidden from within the vehicle, a second magnet is connected to the second surface of the second trim portion so as to be hidden from within the vehicle;wherein the working subassembly is configured to span between the first trim portion and the second trim portion, the working subassembly magnetically connectable to the respective first and second magnets.2. The trim assembly of wherein the working subassembly is a screen claim 1 , the screen having at least two metal or magnetic connectors in communication with the first and second magnets.3. The trim assembly of wherein the screen is configured to cover a window to block the sun from entering a vehicle.4. The trim assembly of wherein at least one of the first magnet or the second magnet are connected to ...

DECORATIVE COMPONENT

A decorative component for an interior space of a motor vehicle includes an at least translucent first layer. The first layer has at least one first light-refraction edge. The decorative component further includes an at least translucent further layer which is placed areally on a preceding layer, wherein the further layer has at least one further light-refraction edge. At least some of the light-refraction edges of successive layers are positioned laterally offset with respect to one another for the purpose of creating a visual three-dimensional depth effect. 1. A decorative component for an interior space of a motor vehicle , the decorative component comprising:an at least translucent first layer, wherein the first layer has at least one first light-refraction edge, andan at least translucent further layer which is placed areally on a preceding layer, wherein the further layer has at least one further light-refraction edge,wherein at least some of the light-refraction edges of successive layers are positioned laterally offset with respect to one another for the purpose of creating a visual three-dimensional depth effect.2. The decorative component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a respective light-refraction edge is formed by a jump in the refraction index in the material of the respective layer.3. The decorative component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the respective light-refraction edge is formed by an introduction of heat and/or introduction of pressure into the material of the respective layer.4. The decorative component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of light-refraction edges of the respective layer form a linear closed contour.5. The decorative component as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the patterns of the different layers are affine copies of one another.6. The decorative component as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the patterns of the different layers are positioned substantially flush one on top of another on one side in the direction of the ...

Paneling element for a vehicle interior compartment and method for producing a paneling element cross reference to related application

A paneling element for a vehicle interior compartment has a carrier element (12) and a sound-reducing element (14) arranged on a surface (42) of the carrier element (12). The surface (42) of the carrier element (12) has at least one access region (19) that faces the sound-reducing element (14). The sound-reducing element (14) has an access opening (18) through which the access region (19) can be accessed. The sound-reducing element (14) has a cantilevered tongue (24) that can close the access opening (18) in the unmounted state of the sound-reducing element (14). The cantilevered tongue (24) is folded over in the mounted state of the sound-reducing element (14) so that the access opening (18) is opened.

Vehicle door energy absorption pad

An energy absorption (EA) pad mountable on a vehicle door interior trim panel provides controlled collapse under side impact collision forces to minimize contact between the door and a vehicle passenger. The EA pad is in the form of a hollow body having an endwall, a sidewall, and an open end. A flange extends laterally from the open end. One or more slots and one or more ribs can be formed in the sidewall or the endwall of varying height, numbers, spacing, thickness, and shapes to provide the controlled collapse of the EA pad. A restraining rib structure is formed on the door trim panel adjacent to a least one side of the EA pad. In another aspect, a door trim panel includes the EA pad.

Interior panels for motor vehicles and methods for making the interior panels

Interior panels for motor vehicles and methods for making interior panels are provided. In one example, an interior panel includes, but is not limited to a fiber reinforced composite substrate that has a first side and a second side that is opposite the first side. The fiber reinforced composite substrate defines a plurality of inwardly tapered pockets. The inwardly tapered pockets are arranged proximate to each other and extend between the first and second sides. Each of the inwardly tapered pockets has an open end that is disposed in the second side and a closed end that is disposed adjacent to the first side.

Vehicle impact absorption structure

A vehicle impact absorption structure includes a door trim and an impact absorption member located on as outer side of the door trim in a vehicle width direction. The impact absorption member includes a base plate arranged to face the door trim, a plurality of legs extending from the base plate toward the door trim, and a plate-shaped rigid wall extending from the base plate toward the door trim. Each of the legs is bent between a distal end of the rigid wall and the base plate.

Interior structure of vehicle door

An interior structure of a vehicle door includes a door interior panel 11 and a bezel garnish 16 . The door interior panel 11 is attached to a compartment inner side of a door inner panel. The bezel garnish 16 is attached to a periphery of an opening formed in the door interior panel 11 . In the bezel garnish 16 , a locking part to which a speaker grill 17 of a door speaker and a cover-shaped auxiliary interior panel are selectively attachable is provided.

INSIDE DOOR HANDLE STRUCTURE

An inside door handle structure according to technology of the present disclosure includes: an opening recess formed in a recessed shape in an armrest of a door trim at a side door of a vehicle, the opening recess opening toward a vehicle upper side, and a part of the armrest acting as a door gripping section when fingers are inserted into the opening recess in a case in which the side door is opened or closed; and an inside door handle provided in the door trim at the vehicle upper side of the opening recess, an end section of the inside door handle at a vehicle front side being configured as a rotational fulcrum, and the inside door handle releasing a door lock of the side door. 1. An inside door handle structure , comprising:an opening recess formed in a recessed shape in an armrest of a door trim at a side door of a vehicle, the opening recess opening toward a vehicle upper side, and a part of the armrest acting as a door gripping section when fingers are inserted into the opening recess in a case in which the side door is opened or closed; andan inside door handle provided in the door trim at the vehicle upper side of the opening recess, an end section of the inside door handle at a vehicle front side being configured as a rotational fulcrum, and the inside door handle releasing a door lock of the side door.2. The inside door handle structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a housing recess formed in a recessed shape in the door trim at the vehicle upper side of the opening recess claim 1 , the housing recess opening toward an inner side in a vehicle width direction claim 1 , and the housing recess housing the inside door handle claim 1 ,wherein the housing recess and the opening recess are formed continuously.3. The inside door handle structure according to claim 2 , wherein an end section of the housing recess at a vehicle rear side and an end section of the opening recess at the vehicle rear side are disposed in the same position in a vehicle front ...

DECORATIVE ELEMENT FOR AN INTERIOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, DEVICE FOR AN INTERIOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE ELEMENT

A decorative element for an interior of a motor vehicle having a visible side facing the interior. The visible side has a first glossy surface region. The visible side has a second matte surface region. A device is also provided for an interior of a motor vehicle having such a decorative element and at least one lighting element, wherein when the device is arranged in a motor vehicle as intended, the second surface region is arranged in such a way that a reflection condition between a light beam coming from the lighting element and a line of vision of a passenger of the motor vehicle is geometrically fulfilled, wherein the first surface region of the decorative element is arranged in such a way that no reflection condition between a light beam coming from the lighting element and the line of vision is geometrically fulfilled. 1. A decorative element for an interior of a motor vehicle , the decorative element comprising a visible side facing the interior , the visible side having at least one first glossy surface region and having at least one second matte surface region.2. The decorative element according to claim 1 , wherein the first glossy surface region and second matte surface region have a similar color.3. The decorative element according to claim 1 , wherein the first glossy surface region and the second matte surface region together enclose an angle that is different from 180°.4. The decorative element according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative element in the second matte surface region has a surface structure whose roughness is greater than a roughness of a surface structure in the first glossy surface region.5. The decorative element according to claim 1 , wherein the visible side is produced by an in-mold-decoration process or by an in-mold-labeling process.6. The decorative element according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative element is formed as a cover for a center console or an instrument panel or a headliner or a door panel or a side panel of a ...

DAMPING MATERIAL

There is provided a damping material which is capable of yielding a damping effect by use of a simple configuration, and also allows for easy attachment and low cost. A vehicle damping material includes: a mass body containing section in which a hollow section is formed and in which a mass body is inserted into the hollow section; and a gripping section for pinching a vehicle member, the mass body containing section and the gripping section each being made of an elastic material. 1. A damping material to be attached to a vibration-suppression-target member , the damping material comprising:a mass body containing section in which a hollow section is formed for containing a mass body; anda gripping section for fixing the damping material to the vibration-suppression-target member by pinching the vibration-suppression-target member,the mass body containing section and the gripping section each being made of an elastic material, andthe mass body being inserted into the hollow section.2. The damping material as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:a space is formed between the mass body and an inner wall surface of the hollow section.3. The damping material as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the gripping section is provided with a supporting section for elastically supporting the mass body containing section; andthe mass body containing section, the supporting section, and the gripping section are formed in a continuous manner.4. The damping material as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:a core member is embedded in the gripping section.5. The damping material as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the gripping section is provided with a projection for fixing the damping material to the vibration-suppression-target member, the projection projecting from at least one of two inner surfaces of the gripping section, the two inner surfaces being opposed to each other.6. The damping material as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the mass body to be inserted into the hollow section is capable of ...

Transportation vehicle panel with display functionality

A transportation vehicle trim with display functionality having a light shade unit with at least one window section which is transparent at least area by area in the visible wavelength area for a transillumination, and a functional unit having at least one illuminant or at least one illuminant and one input unit, wherein the functional unit is formed as a basic module having a self-contained, water-tight housing, in the interior of which the at least one illuminant and the input unit are arranged, wherein the basic module is mechanically connected to the light shade unit. A front side of the housing of the basic module facing a viewing side of the light shade unit may be smaller than an area across which backlit information areas of the transportation vehicle trim extend. Individual light exit areas of the basic module are coupled via light guiding elements to the backlit information areas.

FASTENING CLIP DEVICE CONFIGURED TO SECURE A DOOR MODULE TO A DOOR FRAME OF A VEHICLE

A device for securing one or more units includes a first component and a second component configured to couple to the first component. The first component includes a body that has an elongated shape and a head that is connected to an upper longitudinal end of the body. The head includes a part that is configured to be rotationally engaged by a tool. The first component also includes a retainer at a lower longitudinal end of the body. The first component further includes an elastic latch formed in a thickness of the body. The elastic latch includes a tab that has an upper end connected to the body and a free lower end. The elastic latch is configured to cooperate with complementary means of one or both of the second component or the one or more units. 1. A device for securing one or more units , the device comprising: a body having an elongated shape,', 'a head being connected to an upper longitudinal end of the body and including a part that is configured to be rotationally engaged by a tool,', 'a retainer at a lower longitudinal end of the body,', 'an elastic latch formed in a thickness of the body, wherein the elastic latch includes a tab that comprises an upper end connected to the body and a free lower end; and, 'a first component includinga second component that is configured to couple to the first component, wherein the elastic latch is configured to cooperate with complementary means of one or both of the second component or the one or more units.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second component includes at least one cam surface and the first component includes at least one follower claim 1 , and wherein the follower is configured to cooperate with the at least one cam surface.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first component is configured to cooperate with the second component to transform a rotational movement of the first component into a longitudinally-upward translation movement of the first component in relation to the second component.4. The ...

VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM ASSEMBLY

A main trim panel has a trim surface, a plurality of first attachment parts and a recessed surface that is spaced apart from the trim surface. The recessed surface defines a flange that includes a first tether attachment part and a plurality of attachment parts. A sub-trim panel has a second tether attachment part and a plurality of fastener parts fixed to the attachment parts of the flange. A tether has a first end attached to the first tether attachment part and a second end attached to the second tether attachment part, such that with the sub-trim panel installed to the main trim panel, the sub-trim panel the covers and conceals the flange, the first tether attachment part and the tether, and with the sub-trim panel un-installed from the main trim panel the tether limits movement of the sub-trim panel relative to the main trim panel. 1. A vehicle interior trim assembly comprising:a main trim panel having a trim surface and an attachment surface opposite the trim surface, the attachment surface including a plurality of first attachment parts configured to attach to an interior structure of a vehicle, the main trim panel also including a recessed surface that is spaced apart from the trim surface, the recessed surface defining a flange that at least partially surrounds an opening extending from the recessed surface to the attachment surface, the flange having a first tether attachment part and a plurality of second attachment parts;a sub-trim panel having a finished trim surface and an attachment surface opposite the finished trim surface, the attachment surface including a second tether attachment part and a plurality of third fastener attachment parts fixed to the second attachment parts of the flange of the main trim panel with the sub-trim panel installed to the main trim panel; anda tether having a first end attached to the first tether attachment part and a second end attached to the second tether attachment part, such that with the sub-trim panel installed ...

Structure and method of foam-injection molding including el sheet

Provided is a structure of foam-injection molding including an EL sheet. The structure includes: a base material; an electro luminescence (EL) sheet which is able to emit a light, and which is disposed on an upper side of the base material; a foam layer disposed on an upper side of the EL sheet; and a skin layer disposed on an upper side of the foam layer.

SIDE DOOR TRIM FOR VEHICLE

A side door trim for a vehicle includes an armrest and a wall component. The armrest includes a top wall for supporting an arm of an occupant of the vehicle. The wall component is for forming a portion of a sidewall of a vehicle compartment. The wall component includes a lower wall portion located below the armrest and a supporting portion for supporting the top wall of the armrest from below. The supporting portion extends from an upper end of the lower wall portion of the wall component adjacent to a lower end of the armrest toward a lower surface of the top wall of the armrest. 1. A side door trim for a vehicle comprising:an armrest including a top wall for supporting an arm of an occupant of the vehicle; anda wall component for forming a portion located below the armrest and a supporting wall component including a lower wall portion located below the armrest and a supporting portion for supporting the top wall of the armrest from below, the supporting portion extending from an upper end of the lower wall portion of the wall component adjacent to a lower end of the armrest toward a lower surface of the top wall of the armrest.2. The side door trim according to claim 1 , whereinthe wall component includes a wall surface to be arranged on an interior side of the vehicle when the side door trim is installed in the vehicle,the top wall of the armrest projects from the wall surface of the wall component,the armrest includes a sidewall extending downward from a distal end of the top wall of the armrest for forming another portion of the sidewall of the vehicle compartment,the supporting portion is disposed opposite a back surface of the sidewall of the armrest, andthe supporting portion is not fixed to the lower surface of the top wall of the armrest.3. The side door trim according to claim 2 , whereinthe wall component includes a lower wall member and a backboard member,the lower wall member includes a first lower wall portion and a second lower wall portion,the ...

Fixed Window Assembly For A Vehicle And Method Of Manufacturing Same

The subject invention includes a fixed window assembly for a vehicle comprising a fixed glass, a trim portion having a polymeric base and a decorative member bonded to the polymeric base. An encapsulation is coupled to the fixed glass and the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in a spaced and adjacent position relative to the fixed glass. A method of manufacturing is also provided using first and second molding apparatuses. Polymeric material is injected into a first mold cavity of the first molding apparatus to form the polymeric base bonded to the decorative member. Polymeric material is injected into a second mold cavity of the second molding apparatus to form the encapsulation coupled to the fixed glass and simultaneously coupled to the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in an adjacent position to the fixed glass. 110.-. (canceled)11. A fixed window assembly for a vehicle comprising:a fixed transparent substrate having a first surface, an edge surface, and a second surface facing opposite said first surface, said transparent substrate also having a periphery; a rigid polymeric base comprising thermoplastic and having an exterior bonding surface and an interior bonding surface, and', 'a decorative member comprising a film and having a bonding portion moldably bonded to an entirety of said exterior bonding surface of said rigid polymeric base; and, 'a trim portion spaced from and adjacent to said fixed transparent substrate with said trim portion comprising,'} moldably bonded to said periphery of said fixed transparent substrate such that said polymeric material is bonded to at least one of a portion of said first surface, a portion of said edge surface, and a portion of said second surface; and', 'moldably bonded to said interior bonding surface of said rigid polymeric base by forming a depression in said encapsulation with said rigid polymeric base disposed in and bonded to said depression to mount said trim portion in said spaced and adjacent ...

Fastening clip device configured to secure a door module to a door frame of a vehicle

A device for securing a first unit to a second unit includes a first component ( 122 ) having a body ( 234 ) and a head ( 224 ). The body has an elongated shape and is configured to be inserted in at least one of a first orifice of the first unit and a second orifice of the second unit. The head is to an upper longitudinal end of the body and includes a part ( 226 ) that is configured to be rotationally engaged by a tool. The first component also includes a retainer ( 130 ) at a lower longitudinal end of the body. The retainer is configured to bear against a lower surface of the second unit. A second component is configured to couple to the first component. At least one of the first and second components includes at least one cam surface and the other of the first and second components includes at least one follower ( 144 ) configured to cooperate with the at least one cam surface, and to transform a rotational movement of the first component into a longitudinal translation movement of the first component in relation to the second component so that the retainer bears on the lower surface of the second unit.

CRUSHABLE DOOR ASSEMBLY

A door assembly includes a monolithic base including a top panel having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The monolithic base includes an attachment panel extending downwardly from the first end at an acute angle. The monolithic base includes an outer panel extending downwardly from the second end. 1. A door assembly comprising:a monolithic base including a top panel having a first end and a second end opposite the first end;the monolithic base including an attachment panel extending downwardly from the first end at an acute angle; andthe monolithic base including an outer panel extending downwardly from the second end.2. The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the monolithic base includes a plurality of attachment panels claim 1 , each attachment panel extending downwardly from the first end at the acute angle and spaced from each other.3. The door assembly of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of attachment panels are spaced from each other by a threshold amount based on a standard armrest impact test.4. The door assembly of claim 3 , wherein the standard armrest impact test is one of a 5Pole test claim 3 , an IIHS test claim 3 , and a UNCAP test.5. The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the monolithic base includes a heat stake extending from the attachment panel.6. The door assembly of claim 5 , wherein the heat stake extends normally from the attachment panel.7. The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the top panel defines an opening.8. The door assembly of claim 7 , wherein the opening is defined by a first edge and a second edge spaced from the first edge and positioned below the first edge.9. The door assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a pad supported by the top panel.10. The door assembly of claim 9 , wherein the pad includes a first end proximate the first end of the top panel and having a first thickness claim 9 , and a second end proximate the second end of the top panel and having a second thickness that is greater than the first ...

OVERLAID COMPOSITE INTERIOR COMPONENT

A laminated composite interior component including: a first member that has a predetermined mating surface; and a second member made of an elastically deformable resin material and having a plate portion that is generally parallel to the mating surface, the plate portion being integrally provided with a large number of projections that project toward the mating surface such that a space is formed between the mating surface and the plate portion, the second member being disposed so as to be placed on the first member with the projections contacting the mating surface, in which the large number of projections have the same shape as each other, and are configured such that a flexural rigidity of each of the projections against a compressive load is anisotropic around an axis so that the projections are each to be deflected in one direction around the axis, the large number of projections are disposed on line segments that define a shape of a large number of arrangement units in accordance with an arrangement pattern in which the arrangement units are provided regularly, and distal ends of the projections are pressed against the mating surface so that the projections are elastically deformed to impart cushioning properties, the arrangement pattern being determined such that the large number of arrangement units are provided away from each other and proximate line segments of adjacent arrangement units are parallel to each other, and two projections each provided on the proximate line segments being disposed in such an attitude that deflection directions, which correspond to the one direction, of the two projections are parallel to each other and at positions at which a clearance is provided between the two projections when the two projections are deflected. 1. A laminated composite interior component including:a first member that has a predetermined mating surface; anda second member made of an elastically deformable resin material and having a plate portion that is ...

DECORATION PART

A decoration part includes a base member having a front-side surface and an outer peripheral end portion, a skin covering the front-side surface of the base member, and a holding member mounted to the front-side surface of the base member and arranged on a rear-surface side of the skin. The skin has a stitch line formed with a thread, and a part of the stitch line is arranged in the outer peripheral end portion. The holding member holds the thread with which the skin and the holding member are sewed and has a linear shape extending along the stitch line. The holding member has a mount portion mounted to a holding member mount portion of the base member and a stitch portion that is sewed with the thread. The holding member has the stitch portion closer to an outer peripheral end of the base member than the mount portion. 1. A decoration part comprising:a base member having a front-side surface and an outer peripheral end portion including an outer peripheral end;a skin covering the front-side surface of the base member and having a stitch line formed with a thread on a front-side surface of the skin, a part of the stitch line being arranged in the outer peripheral end portion of the base member; anda holding member mounted to the front-side surface of the base member and arranged on a rear-surface side of the skin, the holding member holding the thread with which the skin and the holding member are sewed and having a linear shape extending along the stitch line, the holding member having a mount portion that is mounted to a holding member mount portion of the base member and a stitch portion that is sewed with the thread, the holding member having the stitch portion closer to the outer peripheral end of the base member than the mount portion.2. The decoration part according to claim 1 , wherein the holding member further includes:a holding member main body extending along the stitch line and including the stitch portion, anda mount projection that is the mount ...

PROTECTIVE SHELL FOR PASSENGER VEHICLE DOOR

A protective shell for protecting an interior door panel of a vehicle has an inner face with a protruding door pull defining a door well for receiving a user's fingers and a door sill leading to a window opening. A deformable sheet of hard plastic with an exposed side and a reverse side is profiled to fit over the inner face of the vehicle door interior panel. An outwardly directed top surface portion for rests on the door sill. A protrusion on the exposed side of the deformable sheet for encloses the vehicle door pull. The protrusion has a locking well responsive to downward pressure to fit snugly into the door well to hold the protective shell securely in position on the interior door panel. A separate flange component has a main surface and a downward flange at its upper extremity tuckable over a top edge of the door sill. The main surface is attachable to the outwardly directed top surface portion. 1. A protective shell for protecting an interior door panel of a vehicle , the interior door panel having an inner face with a protruding door pull defining a door well for receiving a user's fingers and a door sill leading to a window opening , the protective shell comprising:a deformable sheet of hard plastic with an exposed side and a reverse side, the reverse side being profiled to fit over the inner face of the vehicle door interior panel;an outwardly directed top surface portion for resting on the door sill;a protrusion on the exposed side of the deformable sheet for enclosing the vehicle door pull, the protrusion having an upper ledge;a locking well extending downwardly from the upper ledge and responsive to downward pressure to fit snugly into the door well to hold the protective shell securely in position on the interior door panel; anda separate flange component having a main surface and a downward flange at its upper extremity tuckable over a top edge of the door sill, said main surface being attachable to said outwardly directed top surface portion.2. The ...

TRASH HANDLING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

An apparatus is provided for conveniently and efficiently handling trash generated during operation of a motor vehicle. That apparatus includes a housing having a receiver, a trash receptacle held in the receiver and a retention feature carried on the housing. The retention feature is displaceable between a first position and a second position whereby the apparatus may be secured in a pocket of a trim panel of the motor vehicle. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a housing including a receiver;a trash receptacle held in said receiver; anda retention feature carried on said housing, said retention feature being displaceable between a first position and a second position.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said retention feature includes a first leg.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said retention feature includes a second leg.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said retention feature includes a first biasing element biasing said first leg and said second leg toward said second position.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , further including an actuator carried on said housing claim 4 , said actuator being displaceable between a leg engaging position and a leg releasing position.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , further including a second biasing element biasing said actuator toward said leg engaging position.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said first leg includes a first rack and said second leg includes a second rack.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said actuator includes a first pawl releasably engaging said first rack and a second pawl releasably engaging said second rack.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein said first leg projects from a first side of said housing and said second leg projects from a second side of said housing.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein said receiver includes a collar carried on said housing.11. The apparatus of claim 10 , further including a retaining ring securing said trash receptacle to said collar.12. The apparatus of claim 9 , ...

VEHICLE DOOR MODULE

A vehicle door module comprises a perimeter portion and areas circumscribed by the perimeter portion, wherein the circumscribed areas comprise a polyolefin and have a thickness of 1 to less than 1.8 millimeters (mm) and the perimeter portion comprises a polyolefin and a reinforcing filler. 21. The vehicle door module of claim , wherein the perimeter portion comprises polypropylene and glass fiber.3. The vehicle door module of claim 2 , wherein the glass fiber is present in an amount of 25 to 40 weight percent claim 2 , based on the total weight of the perimeter portion.41. The vehicle door module of claim claim 2 , any of the preceding claims claim 2 , wherein the circumscribed areas further comprise a reinforcing filler.5. The vehicle door module of claim 4 , wherein the reinforcing filler in the circumscribed areas comprises glass fiber.6. The vehicle door module of claim 5 , wherein the circumscribed areas comprise glass fiber in an amount of 25 to 40 weight percent claim 5 , based on the total weight of the circumscribed area.71. The vehicle door module of claim claim 5 , any of the preceding claims wherein the polyolefin of the perimeter portion has a viscosity greater than or equal to the polyolefin of the circumscribed areas.81. The vehicle door module of claim claim 5 , any of the preceding claims wherein the polyolefin of the circumscribed areas has a viscosity greater than or equal to 130 grams per 10 minutes as determined by ASTM D 1238.91. The vehicle door module of claim claim 5 , any of the preceding claims claim 5 , wherein the perimeter portion and the circumscribed areas both comprise polypropylene.101. The vehicle door module of claim claim 5 , any of the preceding claims claim 5 , wherein the perimeter portion has a thickness that is greater than or equal to the thickness of the circumscribed area.11. A method of making a vehicle door module comprising injection molding a polyolefin and a reinforcing filler to form a perimeter portion and areas ...

Pressure Relief Valve Linked for Movement with Side Door Glass

A system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a door having interior and exterior sides, at least one inlet in the interior side, at least one outlet in the exterior side, and a window mechanism to move a window relative to the door. At least one pressure relief valve is in communication with the inlet and outlet, and is mechanically linked for movement with the window. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, mechanically linking at least one pressure relief valve for movement with the window such that the pressure relief valve opens in response to the window beginning to open. 1. A system , comprising:a door having interior and exterior sides;at least one inlet in the interior side and at least one outlet in the exterior side;a window mechanism to move a window relative to the door; andat least one pressure relief valve in communication with the inlet and outlet, and being mechanically linked for movement with the window.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure relief valve is closed when the window is closed and is opened when the window begins to open to allow air to flow from the inlet to the outlet.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the window mechanism automatically lowers the window by a predetermined amount in response to the door being opened.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the window mechanism closes the window once the door is closed and the pressure relief valve returns to a closed position.5. The system according to claim 2 , including a gear assembly that couples the window mechanism and/or window to the pressure relief valve.6. The system according to claim 2 , including a cam assembly that couples the window mechanism and/or window to the pressure relief valve.7. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one inlet comprises at least one louver or vent hole located in door trim on the ...

MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING INTERIOR COMPONENT

A mounting structure for mounting an interior component to a door trim body includes: a rear locking protrusion including a first portion protruding from a back surface of the interior component and a second portion extending from a distal end of the first portion toward a front of a vehicle; a rear mounting hole in a rear edge section of the door trim body and opposed to the rear locking protrusion; a locking protrusion protruding from the back surface toward the door trim body and is disposed closer to a front of the vehicle relative to the rear locking protrusion; and a mounting hole in a section of the door trim body at a position closer to the front relative to the rear mounting hole and opposed to the locking protrusion. The second portion of rear locking protrusion is locked to a hole edge of the rear mounting hole. 1. A mounting structure for mounting an interior component having an elongated shape with a long dimension in a front-rear direction of a vehicle to a door trim body in the vehicle , the mounting structure comprising:at least one rear locking protrusion including a first portion protruding from a back surface of the interior component opposed to the door trim body and a second portion extending from a distal end of the first portion toward a front of the vehicle, the at least one rear locking protrusion being disposed closer to a rear edge of the interior component;at least one rear mounting hole in a rear edge section of the door trim body and opposed to the at least one rear locking protrusion;at least one locking protrusion protruding from the back surface of the interior component toward the door trim body, the at least one locking protrusion being disposed at a position closer to a front of the vehicle relative to the at least one rear locking protrusion; andat least one mounting hole in a section of the door trim body closer to the front of the vehicle relative to the at least one rear mounting hole and opposed to the at least one locking ...

STRUCTURE OF DOOR TRIM AND DOOR INNER BELT FOR VEHICLE

A structure of a door trim and a door inner belt including a door trim mounted to an inner side of a vehicle door to form an interior space of the door together with a door outer panel. A trim inner rail is fixedly mounted to the door trim in the interior space of the door and has a hollow polygon shape. A door inner belt includes at least one contact rib extending in a width direction of a vehicle toward and to be in contact with a door glass. A coupling portion extends in the opposite direction of the at least one contact rib and coupled to at least one of the door trim and the trim inner rail. 1. A structure of a door trim and a door inner belt , comprising:a door trim mounted to an inner side of a vehicle door and to form an interior space of the door together with a door outer panel;a trim inner rail fixedly mounted to the door trim in the interior space of the door and having a hollow polygon shape; anda door inner belt including at least one contact rib formed at one side of the door inner belt and extending in a width direction of a vehicle toward and to be in contact with a door glass, and a coupling portion formed at another side of the door inner belt and extending in the opposite direction of the at least one contact rib to be coupled to at least one of the door trim and the trim inner rail.2. The structure of claim 1 , whereinthe trim inner rail includes an insert portion inserted in an insert recess formed in an upper side of the door trim in a height direction of the vehicle.3. The structure of claim 2 , whereinthe coupling portion of the door inner belt extends in the width direction to form an inner fitting space which is continuous in a length direction of the vehicle in the coupling portion, andthe trim inner rail includes a fitting portion extending toward the door glass in the width direction of the vehicle and disposed inside the inner fitting space.4. The structure of claim 2 , whereinthe door trim has an L surface formed in a height direction ...

Boarding/Deboarding Support Structure for Lower Door

A boarding/deboarding support structure includes a lower door having an upper end configured to be rotated and opened with respect to a bottom surface of a vehicle body, a lower trim located inside the lower door, the lower trim having an upper end configured to be rotated and opened with respect to a floor of the vehicle body, and an absorbing member having at least a portion supported by the lower door and a rear surface of the lower trim, the absorbing member being configured to absorb energy, wherein the lower trim is located between the floor of the vehicle body and an inner surface of the lower door, and wherein, when the lower door is opened, the absorbing member is deployed to be located between the lower trim and the lower door. 1. A boarding/deboarding support structure comprising:a lower door having an upper end configured to be rotated and opened with respect to a bottom surface of a vehicle body;a lower trim located inside the lower door, the lower trim having an upper end configured to be rotated and opened with respect to a floor of the vehicle body; andan absorbing member having at least a portion supported by the lower door and a rear surface of the lower trim, the absorbing member being configured to absorb energy,wherein the lower trim is located between the floor of the vehicle body and an inner surface of the lower door, andwherein, when the lower door is opened, the absorbing member is deployed to be located between the lower trim and the lower door.2. The boarding/deboarding support structure of claim 1 , wherein:the lower door is provided with a first hinge part connected to the bottom surface of the vehicle body;the lower trim is provided with a second hinge part connected to the floor of the vehicle body; andthe second hinge part is formed to be higher than the first hinge part in a height direction of the vehicle body.3. The boarding/deboarding support structure of claim 2 , further comprising a reinforcing member connected to the floor of ...

Interior trim assembly including a deployable support sub-assembly for a motor vehicle

Interior trim assemblies for motor vehicles are provided. In one example, an interior trim assembly for a vehicle interior of a motor vehicle includes an interior trim panel. The interior trim panel has a first outer surface for facing the vehicle interior and a second outer surface on a side opposite the first outer surface. The interior trim panel has an opening formed therethrough. A deployable support sub-assembly is coupled to the interior trim panel. The deployable support sub-assembly includes a support layer and a first moveable arm that is configured to move the support layer from a stowed position adjacent to the second outer surface of the interior trim panel through the opening to a deployed position adjacent to the first outer surface of the interior trim panel.