КРЕПЕЖНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ, МОНТАЖНЫЙ ИНСТРУМЕНТ И НАБОР ДЛЯ МОНТАЖА

Изобретение относится к крепежному элементу. Крепежный элемент выполнен с прямоугольной, имеющей четыре боковые кромки пластиной основания, от которой отходят два противолежащих первых плеча, которые имеют соответственно первый опорный участок с первым расстоянием от пластины основания, и два противолежащих вторых плеча, которые имеют соответственно второй опорный участок со вторым расстоянием от пластины основания, которое больше, чем первое расстояние. Первые плечи проходят до своего первого опорного участка от пластины основания таким образом, что расстояние между ними увеличивается. От каждой боковой кромки пластины основания проходит одно плечо, так что пластина основания и плечи обхватывают внутреннее пространство. Первые плечи проходят наружу за первые опорные участки. Первые плечи имеют манипуляционные участки, расстояние от которых до пластины основания больше, чем расстояние вторых опорных участков от пластины основания. Манипуляционные участки, соответственно, представляют собой ...

КРЕПЕЖНАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ ДЛЯ РАЗЪЕМНОГО ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИЯ ПАНЕЛИ К СТРУКТУРЕ, ПАНЕЛЬ ДЛЯ ПОДУШКИ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ И ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО СО СТРУКТУРОЙ И ПОДУШКОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ

Группа изобретений относится к вариантам крепежной детали для разъемного закрепления панели на структуре, закрывающей панели, транспортному средству и системе, включающей в себя крепежную деталь. Крепежная деталь имеет первый соединитель для соединения крепежной детали со структурой, второй соединитель для соединения крепежной детали с панелью и удерживающую ленту. Второй соединитель в нормальном рабочем состоянии крепежной детали разъемно закреплен на первом соединителе. Удерживающая лента своим первым концом соединена с первым соединителем, а своим вторым концом соединена со вторым соединителем. По меньшей мере часть удерживающей ленты в нормальном рабочем состоянии крепежной детали имеет изогнутую форму. Между первым соединителем и вторым соединителем расположен дистанцирующий элемент, и в нормальном рабочем состоянии крепежной детали выступ дистанцирующего элемента выходит в пространство внутри изогнутой части удерживающей ленты. Обеспечивается создание крепежной детали для разъемного ...

АКТИВНЫЙ БУФЕР ДЛЯ АВТОМОБИЛЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к вариантам активного буфера для автомобилей. Активный буфер содержит внешнюю отделочную панель со сварной дорожкой. Расширяемый надувной камерный элемент содержит центральную часть, выполненную с возможностью крепления к опорной конструкции транспортного средства, приварной фланец по периферийному краю и гофрированную область между центральной частью и приварным фланцем. Сварная дорожка и приварной фланец соединяются посредством горячей сварки для образования уплотненной камеры. Сварная дорожка содержит множество радиально разнесенных ступенчатых выемок. Каждая выемка содержит верхнюю часть, образующую первый проем с соответствующей первой площадью поперечного сечения, и вторую часть, образующую второй проем с соответствующей второй площадью поперечного сечения, меньшей, чем соответствующая первая площадь. Периметр каждой верхней части плавится посредством горячей сварки, а периметр каждой нижней части не плавится посредством горячей сварки. Обеспечивется надежность ...

ФОРМОВАННАЯ ДВУХЭТАПНЫМ ФОРМОВАНИЕМ ПРОСТАВКА ПОРУЧНЯ ДЛЯ МОТОРНОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к области оборудования моторных транспортных средств, а именно к проставке поручня, и направлено на предоставление возможности шарнирного сочленения в многочисленных направлениях для приспособления к разным геометриям допуска листового металла. Проставка поручня для моторного транспортного средства содержит корпусную деталь, имеющую первую часть, формованную из термопластичного материала, и вторую часть, формованную из термопластичного эластомера, причем первая часть включает в себя первый конец корпусной детали и второй конец цельной корпусной детали. Вторая часть включает в себя центральную секцию цельной корпусной детали. Центральная секция включает в себя два сегмента, разделенных центральным замкнутым проемом, с тем чтобы предоставлять возможность сгибания и кручения проставки поручня для компенсации расхождений точек крепления листового металла. 3 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

ЗАТЕМНЯЕМЫЙ КОМПОНЕНТ ОТДЕЛКИ ДЛЯ ИНТЕРЬЕРА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения и касается затемняемого компонента отделки для интерьера транспортного средства. Затемняемый компонент содержит протяженный акцентный участок отделки, имеющий отражающий участок и фотореактивное покрытие, покрывающее отражающий участок. Фотореактивное покрытие включает в себя фотохромный краситель и пропускает окружающий свет из внутреннего пространства транспортного средства на отражающий участок в основном состоянии и уменьшает количество окружающего света из внутреннего пространства транспортного средства, пропускаемого на отражающий участок в активированном состоянии. Технический результат заключается в исключении отвлечения внимания и ослепления водителя при любой конфигурации компонента отделки. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

ДЕТАЛЬ ИНТЕРЬЕРА САЛОНА ЛЕГКОВОГО АВТОМОБИЛЯ

Изобретение относится к транспортному машиностроению и касается устройств пассивной безопасности и комфорта пассажиров второго ряда легкового автомобиля. Деталь интерьера салона легкового автомобиля, выполненная из облицованных накладок, состоит из соединенной с боковинами консольной панели, выполненной в виде прямоугольного корпуса с закругленными угловыми переходами, в центральной части которого расположены светильники. На боковинах и с обеих сторон от светильников на корпусе консольной панели выполнены углубления. Технический результат заключается в повышении безопасности пассажиров второго ряда в автомобиле, повышении комфортности за счет улучшения освещенности салона легкового автомобиля. 3 ил.

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ПОКРЫТОЙ ВНУТРЕННЕЙ ПАНЕЛИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к частям, которые обернуты декоративным покрывающим материалом и которые выполнены с острыми углами или краями. Способ производства покрытой внутренней панели транспортного средства включает в себя этапы, на которых выбирают внутреннюю панель, которая содержит край основы, выбирают вкладку, выполненную из жёсткой пластмассы и имеющую край вкладки; прикрепляют вкладку к внутренней панели краем вкладки, расположенным на расстоянии от и параллельным краю основы, и обертывают и вкладку, и внутреннюю панель обшивкой. Обшивку обёртывают непосредственно вокруг края вкладки для образования покрытого угла покрытой части и располагают дистанцирующий элемент на вкладке после прикрепления вкладки к внутренней панели и перед обертыванием обшивкой вкладки и внутренней панели. Дистанцирующий элемент располагают на вкладке для прохождения над краем вкладки. Достигается повышение качества покрытия внутренней панели транспортного средства. 2 н. и 5 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил.

Верхняя часть автомобиля

Полезная модель относится к области транспортного машиностроения, а именно к верхней части автомобиля, в частности к монтажу обивки на панели крыши кузова автомобиля.Задача полезной модели направлена на улучшение акустического комфорта в пассажирском салоне автомобиля при сохранении ремонтопригодности и снижении зазоров между сопрягаемыми элементами верхней части кузова.Заявляемое техническое решение может быть реализовано в верхней части автомобиля, включающей панель крыши 1, верхние участки 2 стоек 3 кузова, облицовки 4 стоек 3 кузова и обивку крыши 5, выполненную в виде панели из многослойного материала, соединенную с панелью крыши 1 посредством крепежных элементов 6.Для реализации полезной модели обивка крыши 5 в зоне сопряжения панели крыши 1 с верхними участками 2 стоек 3 кузова снабжена установочными упорами 7 в виде отгибов, контактирующих с панелью крыши 1 и сопряженных с облицовками 4 стоек 3 кузова, при этом на панели вышеуказанной обивки 5 сформированы распределенные по ее горизонтальной ...

ФОРМОВАННЫЕ ИЗДЕЛИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ СВЯЗУЮЩИЙ МАТЕРИАЛ НА ОСНОВЕ АЦЕТАТА ЦЕЛЛЮЛОЗЫ И АРМИРУЮЩИЕ ВОЛОКНА ПРИРОДНОЙ ЦЕЛЛЮЛОЗЫ, СПОСОБ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Формованные изделия содержит связующий материал на основе ацетата целлюлозы и армирующие природные целлюлозные волокна или природные волокна, содержащие целлюлозу. Компоненты характеризуются тем, что ацетат целлюлозы имеет степень замещения приблизительно 1,2-2,7 и формованные изделия имеют теплостойкость по Вике по меньшей мере приблизительно 160oC. Массовое отношение ацетата целлюлозы к природным целлюлозным волокнам или природным волокнам, содержащим целлюлозу, составляет приблизительно 10:90 - 90:10. Формованные изделия изготавливают смешиванием ацетата целлюлозы с природными целлюлозными волокнами или природными волокнами, содержащими целлюлозу, в массовом соотношении приблизительно 90: 10 - 10:90, в частности 15:85 - 85:15, общее содержание влаги приводят по меньшей мере к приблизительно 3 мас.% в расчете на полное количество ацетата целлюлозы в смеси и эту смесь формуют при температуре приблизительно 220-280oC и давлении приблизительно 30-150 бар. Формованные изделия используют в ...

СТРУКТУРА МАТЕРИАЛА ДЛЯ ПАССАЖИРСКОГО САЛОНА

В соответствии со структурой материала (10) для пассажирского салона на материале обшивки (12) расположен водонаправляющий участок (34), направляющий воду (W), текущую по поверхности (32 А) воздухонепроницаемой пленки (32) на внешней стороне от пассажирского салона в направлении отделки (14) стойки, к отделке (14) стойки. Следовательно, даже если вода (W) протекла по поверхности 32А воздухонепроницаемой пленки 32 на внешней стороне от пассажирского салона в направлении отделки (14) стойки, этот водонаправляющий участок (34) направляет воду (W) к отделке (14) стойки так, что вода (W) может быть блокирована от установления контакта с краем (28А) обивочного материала (28) на стороне отделки (14) стойки. Поэтому вода (W) может быть блокирована от просачивания на внутреннюю сторону салона автомобиля обивочного материала (28) так, что привлекательность материала обшивки (12) может быть защищена от ухудшения его свойств. 2 н.п. ф-лы, 16 ил.

САМОЛЕТ С УЛУЧШЕННЫМ АКУСТИЧЕСКИМ КОМФОРТОМ

... 1. Самолет (1), содержащий, по меньшей мере, одну кабину (2), в которой, по меньшей мере, часть пространства ограничена облицовочными панелями, при этом упомянутая кабина оборудована системой (6) активного контроля окружающего шума в упомянутой кабине, отличающийся тем, что: ! - каждая облицовочная панель кабины (2) является либо так называемой активной панелью (4), содержащей приводы (8), питаемые системой (6) активного контроля шума, либо так называемой пассивной панелью (5), не содержащей таких приводов; ! - по меньшей мере, одна облицовочная панель кабины (2) одного типа, активного или пассивного, является механически взаимозаменяемой с панелью другого типа, соответственно пассивного или активного; ! - проводка (3) питания активных панелей, выполненная с возможностью соединения с активными панелями, расположена в летательном аппарате (1) таким образом, чтобы упомянутая проводка могла питать совокупность активных панелей (4), которые могут быть установлены в кабине (2) независимо от ...

ПРОДУКТЫ НА ОСНОВЕ СЛОЖНЫХ ЭФИРОВ ЦЕЛЛЮЛОЗЫ И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ соединения друг с другом двух или более компонентов, причем данный способ включает: ! a) воздействие пластифицирующим растворителем на, по крайней мере, один компонент из: ! i) первого компонента, который включает волокна сложного эфира целлюлозы, и ! ii) второго компонента, который включает бумагу, содержащую сложный эфир целлюлозы, включенный в ее состав; ! b) введение в соприкосновение первого компонента и второго компонента с образованием составной структуры; и ! c) выдерживание составной структуры так, чтобы первый компонент и второй компонент оказались скрепленными друг с другом. ! 2. Способ по п.1, в котором волокна сложного эфира целлюлозы содержат компонент, выбранный из группы, состоящей из ацетата целлюлозы, пропионата целлюлозы, бутирата целлюлозы, ацетата-пропионата целлюлозы, ацетата-бутирата целлюлозы, пропионата-бутирата целлюлозы и смесей перечисленных соединений. ! 3. Способ по п.1, в котором волокна сложного эфира целлюлозы содержат ацетат целлюлозы. ! 4. Способ ...

ДЕКОРАТИВНАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ ДЛЯ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

... 1. Декоративная деталь для автомобиля, содержащая несущую деталь (1) и дизайнерскую деталь (2), отличающаяся тем, что дизайнерская деталь (2) на примыкании к краю (15) содержит утолщение (16). ! 2. Декоративная деталь по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что в несущей детали (1) выполнено углубление или вырез (20), соответствующий утолщению (16). ! 3. Декоративная деталь по п.1 или 2, отличающаяся тем, что утолщение (16) на стороне, отвернутой от края (15), содержит ребро (19). ! 4. Пресс-форма для изготовления декоративной детали по любому из пп.1-3. ! 5. Пресс-форма по п.4, отличающаяся тем, что форма для изготовления дизайнерской детали (2) содержит ребро для формирования ребра (19) на стороне утолщения (16), отвернутой от края (15). ! 6. Способ изготовления декоративной детали по любому из пп.1-3 посредством пресс-формы по п.4 или 5.

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 ...

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ЗАБОРА ОХЛАЖДАЮЩЕГО ВОЗДУХА АККУМУЛЯТОРНОЙ БАТАРЕИ

... 1. Конструкция забора охлаждающего воздуха, в которой на внутреннем элементе (35) в боковой части корпуса транспортного средства, примыкающей к боковой части спинки сиденья (32) сиденье (33), на котором сидит пассажир, имеется впускной коллектор (36) для забора из салона транспортного средства охлаждающего воздуха для охлаждения аккумуляторной батареи (22), !отличающаяся тем, что упомянутая конструкция расположена так, что по меньшей мере часть ремня безопасности (38) в неиспользуемом состоянии перекрывает упомянутый впускной коллектор (36), а между упомянутым впускным коллектором (36) и задней поверхностью упомянутого ремня безопасности (38) образован промежуток заданной величины (b). ! 2. Конструкция забора охлаждающего воздуха аккумуляторной батареи по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что ширина (Wi) упомянутого впускного коллектора (36) в поперечном направлении транспортного средства больше, чем ширина (Wb) упомянутого ремня безопасности (38) в поперечном направлении транспортного средства. !

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЗВУКОИЗОЛЯЦИИ САЛОНА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, В ЧАСТНОСТИ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

... 1. Устройство для звукоизоляции салона транспортного средства (10), предназначенное для размещения между полотном кузовного листа (12) автомобиля и полотном внутренней обшивки (14), отличающееся тем, что оно содержит пластину (20) из вспененного материала на основе полимера, пропитанного смесью минерального наполнителя и органического связующего, при этом пластина (20) из вспененного материала плотно контактирует с полотном кузовного листа (12) и с полотном внутренней обшивки (14).2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что полимер пластины (20) из вспененного материала выполнен на основе полиуретана.3. Устройство по одному из пп. 1 или 2, отличающееся тем, что органическое связующее смеси выполнено на акриловой основе.4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что минеральный наполнитель содержит алюмосиликат.5. Устройство по п.4, отличающееся тем, что полимер пластины (20) из вспененного материала выполнен на основе полиуретана.6. Устройство по одному из пп. 4 или 5, отличающееся тем, что ...

ПРОДУКТЫ НА ОСНОВЕ СЛОЖНЫХ ЭФИРОВ ЦЕЛЛЮЛОЗЫ И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ соединения друг с другом двух или нескольких компонентов, причем способ включает a) воздействие пластифицирующим растворителем на, по крайней мере, один из двух компонентов, причем первый компонент содержит волокна сложного эфира целлюлозы, и второй компонент содержит сложный эфир целлюлозы; b) введение в соприкосновение первого компонента и второго компонента с образованием составной структуры; и c) выдерживание составной структуры, так, чтобы первый компонент и второй компонент оказались скрепленными друг с другом. 2. Способ по п.1, в котором волокна сложного эфира целлюлозы содержат компонент, выбранный из группы, состоящей из ацетата целлюлозы, пропионата целлюлозы, бутирата целлюлозы, ацетата-пропионата целлюлозы, ацетата-бутирата целлюлозы, пропионата-бутирата целлюлозы и смесей перечисленных соединений. 3. Способ по п.1, в котором волокна сложного эфира целлюлозы содержат ацетат целлюлозы. 4. Способ по п.1, в котором второй компонент содержит компонент, выбранный из группы ...

Process and device to deaden acoustic resonances in the cockpit of a vehicle.

Fastening of two elements one on the other such as a moulding on a panel of vehicle.

KASCHIERVERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG DEKORATIVER OBERFLÄCHEN

MUD POURING PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF TWO-LAYERED ARTICLES

INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

MOTOR VEHICLE INSIDE PANELING PART WITH METAL STRUCTURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CURVED REINFORCEMENT BODY

BASIC VEHICLE ROOF SYSTEM

Decorative textile laminate board and method for producing it

The decorative laminate board consists of a core 18 of non-woven synthetic textile fibres, of a first inner ply 16 of hot-melted thermoplastic melt-spun synthetic textile fibres in any desired form, of a second inner ply 20 which comprises a thermoplastic film or a fibre layer corresponding to the first inner ply 16, the first and second inner plies enclosing the core in a sandwich-like manner, and the three layers being connected to one another by needling, of a back layer 14 which consists of plastic film or of a felt layer of non-woven textile fibres and which is connected solely to the second inner ply by needling, and of a textile decorative layer 12 which is connected to the outer face of the first inner ply 16 by the melted fibres of the first inner ply 16 being hankered in the bottom of the textile material of the decorative layer 12. ...

MOTOR VEHICLE TRIM

MEHRLAGIGES BAUELEMENT SOWIE VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG

SEALING ELEMENT FOR ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN A KFZ LENKS ULEN ABD HITTING A CORNER AND A SHROUDING, ARRANGEMENT FROM A SEALING ELEMENT AND A SHROUDING AS WELL AS PROCEDURE FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF THE SEALING ELEMENT AT A SHROUDING

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON NEUEN BENZOPHENON-DERIVATEN

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON NEUEN 2-AMINOALKANOYLAMIDOBENZOPHENONEN

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

CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING SPECIAL FITTINGS WITH A VEHICLE CELL AND VEHICLE WITH SUCH CONNECTING DEVICES

INSIDE PANELING PART FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

DEVICE FOR THE POSITIONING OF AN ARMATURE IN A VEHICLE DOOR GUTTER

SÄULENVERKLEIDUNG FÜR KRAFTFAHRZEUGE

A shaped article with a plastics support and an exterior decorative textile layer, produced by back-spraying, back-foaming or back-pressing a section of double-sided stitched material (4) (specifically knitted fabric), has threads or filaments on the back (5) of the section at least locally embedded in the plastics of the support, to bond the support to the stitched section. Independent claims are included for: (1) the production of the shaped article, by placing a section of double-sided stitched material in a mold cavity and applying an appropriate amount of a flowable, hardenable plastics composition, which permanently and at least locally bonds fibers on the surface of the section; and (2) the use of a double-sided stitched material (4) in the production of a shaped article as above, with a plastics support and an exterior decorative textile layer, by a back-spraying, back-foaming or back-pressing procedure.

FASTENING PART FOR A INNENVERKEIDUNG AND PROCEDURE FOR USING THE SAME

ARRANGEMENT FOR A DOOR FRAME WITH EXTENDED ATTACHMENT MEANS

CONNECTING STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE INTERIOR

LINING WITH MULTIPART SURFACE LAYER AND PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

PLANAR FORMATION FOR THE LINING OF SUBRANGES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE INTERIOR

RETAINING STRIP FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF A SHAPED PART AT A BODY BODY OF A KRAFTFAHZEUGS

INNENAUTOZIERTEIL AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR IT

INSIDE PANELING PART WITH REFLECTING SURFACE

ELEMENT FOR THE DEFINITION OF A SCREWING PROCEDURE BY A HOLE

DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A CARRIER PART AND AN ATTACHMENT

Method of manufacturing a vehicle trim component

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Kfz-Innenausstattungsbauteils (1) aus einem Grundkörper (6) mit einer Oberseite (3) und einer Unterseite (4), wobei auf dem Grundkörper (6) ein Anbauelement (2) auf Basis zumindest eines polymeren Kunststoffs angeordnet wird, das mittels eines 3D-Druckverfahrens hergestellt wird. Weiter betrifft die Erfindung ein mit Verfahren hergestelltes Kfz-Innenausstattungsbauteils (1) sowie die Verwendung eines 3D-Druckers.

KASCHIERVERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG DEKORATIVER OBERFLÄCHEN

FOAM MATERIAL LAMINATE, AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR POSITIONING A SEAT ON A MOTOR VEHICLE STRUCTURE

MOTOR VEHICLE WITH GEGENSINNIG TILTABLE SIDE DOORS AND A INTERMEDIATELYING VEHICLE COLUMN

VEHICLE INTERIOR

COOLING AIR INLET STRUCTURE OF A BATTERY

VEHICLE COLUMN LINING

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A NUKLEIERTEN FORMED ARTICLE

TEXTILE LAMINATED MATERIAL DECORATED TILE AND PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

MULTI-LAYER ELEMENT AS WELL AS PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR the PRODUCTION OF NEW ONE 2-AMINOALKANOYLAMIDOBENZOPHENONEN

CAP

SANDWICH SLAB

INTEGRATED ASSEMBLY CLIP HEAD, WITH AUTOMATIC CENTRING EFFECT, IN PARTICULAR FOR KAROSSERIZIERLEISTEN AND OTHER AUTOZUBEHÖRE

TRANSFER VOLUME WITH INDIVIDUAL DECORATION ELEMENTS FOR CREATION ON A DOCUMENT

LAYER MOLDED ARTICLE

LIAISON VEHICLE

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON VERKLEIDUNGSTEILEN AUS FASERVERBUNDMATTEN SOWIE NACH DEM VERFAHREN HERGESTELLTE VERKLEIDUNGSTEILE

Cladding, pref. car interior trim sections (1) are made of fibrous composite mats (2). The mat, which may have a decorative layer (3), is heated and pressed to shape. In the novel process, adjuncts (6,7) are then moulded onto the rear, consisting of e.g. stiffening ribs, holders and fastenings. They are rear-injected or rear-pressed into place, in the same tool. Pref. the press is closed during the addition. In a variation, plastic and composite mat may be applied before closure. In a further method the mat may be shaped by closing the press, plastic then introduced with the dies half open, finally moulding by re-closing the press. Also claimed is the cladding made in similar fashion.

TRANSFERBAND MIT EINZELNEN DEKORELEMENTEN ZUR AUFBRINGUNG AUF EINE UNTERLAGE

DECORATION ZIERTEIL

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY SURFACE LINING IN THE PROXIMITY OF A WINDOWPANE

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES INNENVERKLEIDUNGSTEILS

PROCEDURE FOR THE INJECTION MOULDING OF AN EQUIPMENT PART AS WELL AS MANUFACTURE EQUIPMENT PART AFTERWARDS

Innenverkleidungsteil für den Dachhimmel eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit einem mehrschichtigen Aufbau und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Innenverkleidungsteils

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Innenverkleidungsteil für den Dachhimmel eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit einem mehrschichtigen Aufbau, welcher einen Träger (8) mit einer Kernschicht (9) aus Schaumstoff, die mit einer Vielzahl von Löchern (17) durchsetzt ist, und beidseitig der Kernschicht (9) befindlichen stabilisierenden Schichten (10,11) aufweist, und welcher ferner eine schallabsorbierende Schicht (7) an der dem Dachhimmel zugewandten Außenseite und eine luftdurchlässige Dekorschicht (15) an der dem Fahrzeuginnenraum zugewandten Seite aufweist.Erfindungsgemäß ist der Träger (8) derart perforiert, dass die Löcher (17) auch die stabilisierenden Schichten (10, 11) durchsetzen.

DECKENPANEEL FÜR DIE VERKLEIDUNG DES INNENRAUMS VON FAHRZEUGEN

DECKENPANEEL FÜR DIE VERKLEIDUNG DES INNENRAUMS VON FAHRZEUGEN

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ABSORPTION OF ACOUSTIC WAVES

ARRANGEMENT FOR CONNECTING CONSTRUCTION UNITS

TRANSFER VOLUME WITH INDIVIDUAL DECORATION ELEMENTS FOR CREATION ON A DOCUMENT

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

INNENVERKLEIDUNGSTEIL FÜR EIN KRAFTFAHRZEUG MIT ZUMINDEST EINEM BEDIENELEMENT UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Innenverkleidungsteil für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit zumindest einem Bedienelement (4, 4) für zumindest eine elektrische/elektronische Einrichtung, wobei das Innverkleidungsteil einen formstabilen Träger (1, 1), eine die äußere Oberfläche aufweisende Außenhaut (3, 3) und eine dazwischen befindliche Schaumstoffschicht (2, 2) aufweist. In die Schaumstoffschicht (2, 2) sind elektrische und/oder elektronische Komponenten der elektrischen/elektronischen Einrichtung eingebettet. Das oder die zugehörige(n) Bedienelement(e) (4, 4) ist bzw. sind in die Außenhaut (3, 3) integriert.

INNENVERKLEIDUNGSTEIL EINES KRAFTFAHRZEUGES MIT ELEKTRISCHEN KOMPONENTEN

Ein Innenverkleidungsteil eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit zumindest einer elektrischen Komponente, besteht aus einem formstabilen Tragteil (20), einer Außenhaut (21) und einer Zwischenschicht (22). Um bei geringstem Herstellungs- und Montageaufwand volle, auch ästhetische, Gestaltungsfreiheit bei höchster Benutzerfreundlichkeit zu erreichen, ist a) Die Komponente (23;33;43) unter der Außenhaut (21) angeordnet, b) Die Außenhaut (21) über der Komponente (23;33;43) durchlässig, und c) Die Zwischenschicht (22) zur Aufnahme der Komponente (23;33;43) unterbrochen. Die elektrische Komponente kann elektroakustisch, visuell oder haptisch sein. Ein Verfahren zur Herstellung ist auch beschrieben.

VEHICLE INTERIOR FITTINGS.

AGAINST UV-RADIATION POLYOXYMETHYLEN STABILIZED MOLDING MATERIALS.

FOIL, IN PARTICULAR DEEP-DRAW-ABLE FOIL FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INTERIORS.

PASSENGER TRAIN CAR WITH AN INSULATING WALL ELEMENT

ISOLATION PART

OWNER FOR A ROTARY EMBLEM AT A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Kfz-Ausstattungsbauteil

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kfz-Ausstattungsbauteil (1) mit einem Grundkörper (2), der eine erste Deckschicht (4) und eine zweite Deckschicht (5) aufweist, wobei zwischen der ersten Deckschicht (4) und der zweiten Deckschicht (5) ein Abstandhalter, insbesondere ein Wabenelement (6), angeordnet ist, das mehrere Hohlräume (11) aufweist und das mit der ersten und der zweiten Deckschicht (4, 5) verbunden ist, und mit zumindest einem Anbauelement (3), das einen Verbindungsabschnitt (13) aufweist, der sich von außen durch eine erste Öffnung (14) in der ersten Deckschicht (4) in einen Hohlraum (11) des Wabenelementes (6) in Richtung auf die zweite Deckschicht (5) erstreckt, insbesondere bis zumindest annähernd zur zweiten Deckschicht (5) erstreckt, und der mit der ersten Deckschicht (4) und der zweiten Deckschicht (5) des Grundkörpers (2) verbunden ist.

INNENVERKLEIDUNGSTEIL

The inner cladding for the A-column of a car covers all or part of an airbag for protecting the head. It has a section (3) designed for the attachment of the mounting (2) of a sun-blind, cladding and mounting both being fixed to the car bodywork (6).

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A COVERED SHAPED PART.

SHROUDING, IN PARTICULAR DOOR LINING CARRIER, FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

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

MECHANICAL CONNECTING CONNECTIONS

PROCEDURE FOR the PRODUCTION OF NEW ONE 2-AMINOALKANOYLAMIDOBENZOPHENONEN

METAL PLASTIC COMPOUND SYSTEM FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION UNITS

LINING ELEMENT FOR THE INTERIOR OF A VEHICLE

WEATHER-PROOF BLOCKCOPOLYESTERCARBONATE, PROCEDURES FOR THEIR PRODUCTION AND THESE CONTAINING POLYMER ALLOYS

POETRY AND SOUND ABSORPTION PANEL IN PARTICULAR FOR PASSENGER CAR DOOR

ENTRANCE BORDER FOR KRAFTFAHRZEUGSCHWELLER

PROCEDURE FOR the PRODUCTION OF NEW ONE 2-AMINOALKANOYLAMIDOBENZOPHENONEN

SURFACE DECORATION FOR SHROUDING AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

CARRIER HOUSING FOR A STEERING COLUMN

Интегрированный узел крепления молдингов переднего бампера автомобиля

Полезная модель относится к области транспортного машиностроения, а именно к элементам наружной панели переднего бампера. Интегрированный узел крепления молдингов переднего бампера автомобиля, который состоит из наружной панели бампера и расположенных по бокам от площадки под номерной знак наружной панели бампера молдингов, выполненных скобообразной формы и состоящих из верхней и нижней частей, на тыльной стороне которых сформированы элементы крепления в виде защелок и бобышек, выполненных заедино с молдингами и расположенных поочередно между собой, причем нижняя часть молдинга по верхней кромке снабжена позиционирующим выступом с отверстием, а верхняя часть молдинга по нижней кромке снабжена направляющим штырем с возможностью фиксации в отверстии позиционирующего выступа. Технический результат направлен на повышение четкости позиционирования молдингов при обеспечении простого и надежного крепления и для создания фиксированных видовых зазоров при монтаже, что улучшает потребительские свойства автомобиля. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 181 832 U1 (51) МПК B60R 13/02 (2006.01) B60R 19/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60R 13/02 (2006.01); B60R 19/02 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018112913, 09.04.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное акционерное общество "АВТОВАЗ" (RU) 26.07.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2104180 C1, 10.02.1998. US (45) Опубликовано: 26.07.2018 Бюл. № 21 8985661 B2, 24.03.2015. US 6830274 B2, 14.12.2004. US 9522637 B2, 20.12.2016. 1 8 1 8 3 2 R U (54) ИНТЕГРИРОВАННЫЙ УЗЕЛ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ МОЛДИНГОВ ПЕРЕДНЕГО БАМПЕРА АВТОМОБИЛЯ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области между собой, причем нижняя часть молдинга по транспортного машиностроения, а именно к верхней кромке снабжена позиционирующим элементам наружной панели переднего бампера. выступом с отверстием, а ...

Vehicle upholstery member

An ornamental structure for a vehicle upholstery member provides a plurality of surface patterns by using a single vehicle upholstery member. On the surface of an embossed vehicle upholstery member are arranged a first region formed with a first emboss pattern, a second region spaced from the first region and formed with a second emboss pattern different from the first emboss pattern, and a third region located between the first and second regions and formed with a third emboss pattern which changes progressively from the first emboss pattern to the second emboss pattern as one moves from the first region to the second region.

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.

Interior material mounting structure

A roof lining and a front pillar trim are mounted on a roof panel and a front pillar inner panel respectively, an end portion of the roof lining and an end portion of the front pillar trim are connected to each other, a washer hose feeder line and a tether belt are disposed from a space between the front pillar trim and the front pillar inner panel to a space between the roof lining and the roof panel, a projecting piece projecting toward the roof panel or the front pillar inner panel is provided on the end portion of at least one interior material out of the roof lining and the front pillar trim, and the washer hose feeder line and the tether belt are disposed to keep clear of the projecting piece.

Vehicle instrument panel structure

There is provided a structure with which a lid can be easily removed from a vehicle instrument panel, and the lid hardly drops off. According to the present invention, a vehicle instrument panel structure having an opening portion ( 11 ) for maintenance of components disposed inside an instrument panel ( 10 ) for a vehicle and a lid ( 20 ) covering the opening portion ( 11 ) includes: a projection portion ( 23 ) projecting from an upper portion of the lid ( 20 ) to a rear surface side of a margin of the opening portion ( 11 ); and a protrusion portion ( 34 ) at which the projection portion ( 23 ) of the lid ( 20 ) stops by engagement in a state that a lower portion of the lid ( 20 ) is open on the rear surface side of the margin of the opening portion ( 11 ) of the instrument panel ( 10 ), wherein the protrusion portion is formed such that, when the lid ( 20 ) is moved downward in the state that the lower portion of the lid ( 20 ) is open, the projection portion ( 23 ) can move over the protrusion portion ( 34 ) that stops the projection portion ( 23 ) by engagement, and the lid ( 20 ) can be thereby removed from the instrument panel ( 10 ).

Compression formed trim panel with audio device

A compression-formed trim panel for use in a vehicle. The trim panel includes a cover element, an attachment element, and a transducer audio output device. The attachment element includes a first end, an opposed second end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The cover element includes a first end, an opposed second end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The cover element is overlaid on the attachment element and secured thereto such that the cover element inner surface is adjacent the attachment element outer surface. The transducer audio output device is secured to the trim panel such that the trim panel acts as a sound board.

Composite touch zone for automotive instrument panels, doors, and center consoles

A method of manufacturing an automotive interior component includes the steps of: providing a mold apparatus comprising a first mold component and a second mold component; providing a substrate; applying a first layer of a soft-touch material to the substrate; applying a second layer of a fabric to one of the first mold component and the second mold component of the mold apparatus; forming a self-skinning foam layer, wherein a first surface of the self-skinning foam layer is configured for bonding to the first layer and a second surface of the self-skinning foam layer is configured for bonding to the second layer; and fastening the substrate, the first layer, the second layer together. Additional methods of manufacturing automotive interior components and automotive interior components are also provided.

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.

Pillar Garnishments, Interior Garnishment Assemblies Incorporating the Same, and Methods For Controlling Alignment Of Interior Garnishment Assemblies

In one embodiment, an interior garnishment assembly may include a pillar garnishment coupled to a vehicle pillar, a door opening trim engaged with the pillar garnishment and the vehicle pillar, and a scuff plate coupled to the pillar garnishment. The pillar garnishment may include a ledge portion that extends at least partially along a W direction, a datum orifice formed in a low end of the ledge portion, and a datum feature joined with the ledge portion. The datum feature can be substantially hook shaped. The door opening trim may include a biased member that can clamp the datum feature to the vehicle pillar along the W direction. The scuff plate may include an attachment member that can be engaged with the datum orifice of the pillar garnishment. The datum feature of the pillar garnishment can control alignment of the door opening trim and the scuff plate.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING INNER CLADDING PARTS BY LAMINATION, AND INNER CLADDING PART

A method is provided for producing an inner cladding part for vehicles by lamination of a first, preferably flexible material layer, having an upper side and an underside, onto a preferably dimensionally stable carrier, having a preferably three-dimensional surface contour of the carrier, with a thermally activatable adhesive applied to the underside of the material layer and/or the surface contour of the carrier. Carbon nanotubes, forming a heating device, are in contact with the adhesive at least in one sub-region. The method includes heating the adhesive in the sub-region by applying a voltage to the carbon nanotubes, as a result of which the adhesive is activated, and compressing the material layer and the carrier. 1. A method for producing an inner cladding part for vehicles by laminating a flexible material layer , having an upper side and an underside , onto a dimensionally stable carrier , having a three-dimensional surface contour , the method comprising:supplying the carrier;placing the underside of the material layer onto the surface contour of the carrier, wherein a thermally activatable adhesive has been applied on the underside of the material layer and/or on the surface contour of the carrier, wherein carbon nanotubes are in contact with the adhesive at least in a sub-region;heating the adhesive in the sub-region through application of a voltage to the carbon nanotubes, to thereby activate the adhesive is activated; andpressing together the material layer and the carrier.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the material layer includes at least two parts connected to each other along a seam claim 1 , and the sub-region claim 1 , at least initially claim 1 , is only the region of the surface contour of the carrier in which the seam is placed.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is heated and activated substantially in the entire region of the surface contour of the carrier through application of the voltage to the carbon ...

TRIM ELEMENT

A trim element having a visible side () formed of a skin (), the element includes a skin () laid on a plastic foam () bonded to the skin by a continuous bonding layer () formed spontaneously at the skin-foam interface during the foaming operation, the skin () has a preferential rupture initiator comprising at least one scored feature. Throughout the region in which the scored feature lays, the bonding layer () is in contact only with the skin () and the foam (), and, at the scored feature and in the direction of the thickness of the skin, the bonding layer () is laid over the opening with a thickness very much smaller than the depth of the scored feature. 1. A trim component which has a visible face which is formed by a skin , the component comprising:a skin which is arranged on a foam of plastics material, the foam being connected to the skin by means of a continuous connection layer which is formed spontaneously at the skin/foam interface during the operation for foaming the fluid plastics material in contact with the skin, the skin having a preferential breakage device which comprises at least one notch which opens via an opening at the side opposite the visible face, wherein, substantially in the whole of the zone in which the notch is located, the connection layer is in contact only with the skin and the foam and, in the region of the notch and in the direction of the thickness of the skin, the connection layer is arranged on the opening with a thickness being less than the depth of the notch,wherein the opening of the notch at the face of the skin is sufficiently wide for the plastics material to penetrate and form a foam inside the notch, the connection layer following the inner surface of the notch as far as a location remote from the surface of the skin.2. The trim component according to claim 1 , wherein the notch has claim 1 , in cross-section claim 1 , a V-shape having an angle greater than 45°.3. The trim component according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

SHEET METAL MOLDING FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SHEET METAL MOLDING FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

A motor vehicle sheet metal molding of the invention is produced by hot forming from a metal sheet composed of an aluminum alloy which cannot be precipitation hardened, which sheet is in the material state H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28, H32, H34, H36 or H38 in accordance with the European standard EN515:1993 and contains at least magnesium and optionally manganese in addition to aluminum as alloy component. The motor vehicle sheet metal molding after forming has, at least locally, degrees of deformation which are above the forming limit curve of the aluminum alloy at room temperature. To produce the motor vehicle sheet metal molding, the metal sheet is heated at least locally to a temperature in the range from 200° C. to 400° C. over a period of from 1 to 60 seconds. The heated metal sheet is subsequently placed in a forming tool of a forming press and formed to produce the motor vehicle sheet metal molding. 110.-. (canceled)11. A motor vehicle sheet metal molding made by a process comprising the steps of:heating at least portions of a sheet metal made of a non precipitation-hardenable aluminum alloy comprising aluminum and magnesium, said sheet metal being of a material state defined by a temper designation according to European norm EN515:1993 selected from the group consisting of H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28, H32, H34, H36 and H38; andforming the sheet metal into the motor vehicle sheet molding, wherein at least regions of the motor vehicle sheet metal molding have a degree of deformation above a forming limit curve of the sheet metal at room temperature.12. The motor vehicle sheet metal molding of claim 11 , wherein the aluminum alloy further comprises manganese.13. The motor vehicle sheet metal molding of claim 11 , wherein a yield strength Rof the motor vehicle sheet metal molding is reduced by maximally 30% relative to the sheet metal.14. The motor vehicle sheet metal molding of claim 11 , wherein the motor vehicle sheet metal ...

PROFILED RETAINING SECTION FOR POSITIONING A SEAM CONNECTING TWO DECORATIVE LAYERS AND COMPOSITE PART COMPRISING A PROFILED RETAINING SECTION

A profiled retaining section for positioning a seam connecting two decorative layers includes an upper region, a center region and a lower region forming at least one anchor. The upper region is designed as a piping, or in the manner of a piping, for protruding over a visible side of the skins to be positioned. The center region includes two sides to be sewn to the decorative layers. The anchor is designed to be introduced in a groove having a lesser width than the anchor itself and to exert a force on the groove in the lateral direction. The upper region, the center region and the anchor are integral with each other and arranged in the vertical direction relative to each other. Also described is a composite part that uses the profiled retaining section. 1. A profiled retaining section for positioning a seam connecting two decorative layers , comprising:an upper region,a center region, anda lower region comprising at least one anchor,wherein the upper region comprises a piping, welting or weatherstrip for protruding over a visible side of the skins to be positioned,wherein the center region comprises two sides to be sewn to the decorative layers, respectively,wherein the anchor may be received in a groove having a lesser width than the anchor itself and to exert a force on the groove in the lateral direction, andwherein the upper region, the center region and the anchor are integral with each other and arranged in the vertical direction relative to each other.2. The profiled retaining section according to claim 1 , characterized in that the upper region claim 1 , the center region claim 1 , and the anchor are made of the same material.3. A profiled retaining section according to claim 1 , characterized in that the upper region has a width between 3 and 8 mm.4. A composite part comprising a profiled retaining section according to and at least two decorative layers claim 1 , which are connected to the center region of the profiled retaining section.5. The composite ...

INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT COMBINATION FOR AN INTERNAL TRIM PART OF A VEHICLE AND INTERNAL TRIM PART

Intermediate product combinations for internal trim parts of a vehicle are provided herein. In one example, an intermediate product combination comprises a base part having an installation point in which a through-opening is formed for receiving an installation means with which an attachment part can be clamped to the base part on a surface of the base part (). The edge region of the through-opening in the base part is provided with a shoulder, which surrounds the through-opening and projects from the surface on which the base part can be installed at the edge region of the through-opening, so that the attachment part can be supported by the shoulder when the attachment part is installed on the base part. 1. An intermediate product combination for an internal trim part of a vehicle , comprising:a base part having an installation point in which a through-opening is formed for receiving an installation means with which an attachment part can be clamped to the base part on a surface of the base part, wherein the edge region of the through-opening of the base part is provided with a shoulder which surrounds the through-opening and projects from the surface, on which the base part can be installed, at the edge region of the through-opening, so that the attachment part can be supported by the shoulder when the attachment part is installed on the base part.2. The intermediate product combination according to claim 1 , wherein the shoulder surrounds the through-opening in a continuous and circumferential manner.3. The intermediate product combination according to claim 1 , wherein the shoulder is formed in one piece with the base part claim 1 , in particular by injection moulding claim 1 , or the shoulder is injection-moulded or adhesively bonded to the base part.4. The intermediate product combination according to claim 2 , wherein the shoulder is a separate element which can be combined with the installation means claim 2 , the attachment part and/or the base part for ...

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 ...

Cover for floor-located vehicle identification number

Improved covers for floor-located vehicle identification numbers (VINs) are disclosed. Exemplary VIN cover embodiments may be of a simple one-piece design and may include tabs or other retention elements along underside edges thereof. The retention elements engage the vehicle carpet and trap the carpet when the cover is installed into a VIN viewing window provided in the carpet. The underside of the cover may also include a carpet gripping mechanism that engages the carpet surface and helps to maintain the position of the cover after installation. A section of vehicle carpet removed to permit viewing of the VIN may optionally be retained and installed to the underside of the cover so as to reside in the window area when the cover is in place.

DECORATIVE PANEL AND VEHICLE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COMPONENTS

The present invention provides a decorative panel including a design surface; and a circumferential edge portion that is formed so as to cross from the design surface, wherein the circumferential edge portion has a first face that is continuous from the design surface along a circumferential extension direction and a second face that is formed in a circumferential extension direction along the first face , wherein a face variation line is provided at a boundary between the first face and the second face , wherein a decorative panel is provided in such a manner that a decoration film is imparted to at least a part of the design surface and a part of the circumferential edge portion, and wherein the decoration film includes a trimming terminal portion CL along the face variation line. 1. A decorative panel comprising:a design surface; anda circumferential edge portion that is formed so as to cross from the design surface, wherein the circumferential edge portion has a first face that is continuous from the design surface along a circumferential extension direction and a second face that is formed in a circumferential extension direction along the first face, wherein a face variation line is provided at a boundary between the first face and the second face,wherein the decorative panel is provided in a manner in which a decoration film is imparted to at least a part of the design surface and a part of the circumferential edge portion, andwherein the decoration film includes a trimming terminal portion along the face variation line.2. The decorative panel according to claim 1 ,the second face including a discontinuous portion.3. The decorative panel according to claim 1 ,wherein the first face of the circumferential edge portion is configured so as to be inclined at an acute angle with respect to the design surface that is a top face of the decorative panel, andwherein the second face of the circumferential edge portion is inclined so as to hang down with respect to the ...

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.

VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM PART AS WELL AS METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM PART

The present invention relates to a vehicle interior trim part comprising a moulded skin, an intermediate layer, a substrate, and at least one reinforcing element arranged in the intermediate layer. The invention further relates to a method for producing a vehicle interior trim part. Because means for fixing the reinforcing element are arranged on the moulded skin, or the moulded skin comprises means for fixing the reinforcing element, the reinforcing element is reliably fixed, so that a position of the reinforcing element cannot inadvertently change as the vehicle interior trim part is being produced. 1. A vehicle interior trim part having a molded skin , an intermediate layer , a carrier and at least one reinforcement element arranged in the intermediate layer , characterized in that means for fixing the reinforcement element are arranged at the molded skin or the molded skin includes means for fixing the reinforcement element.2. A vehicle interior trim part in accordance with claim 1 , characterized in that the means for fixing are formed as at least one elevated portion and preferably as at least one rib-shaped elevated portion.3. A vehicle interior trim part in accordance with claim 1 , characterized in that the means for fixing are arranged on a visible side of the molded skin or on a rear side of the molded skin.4. A vehicle interior trim part in accordance with claim 1 , characterized in that the means for fixing are formed in one part with the molded skin and are preferably formed from the same material as the remaining molded skin.5. A vehicle interior trim part in accordance with claim 1 , characterized in that the means for fixing are formed and designed for the indirect fixing of the reinforcement element by generating a deformation of the molded skin.6. A vehicle interior trim part in accordance with claim 1 , characterized in that the means for fixing are formed for the shape-matched holding of the reinforcement element.7. A vehicle interior trim part ...

Vehicle having an overhead console

A vehicle having a roof lining which is bounded at the front by a front windscreen and has an overhead console which is extended toward the front by a front windscreen unit in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the covering element of the windscreen unit being attached to a front windscreen-end support at at least a first attachment point and to the overhead console at at least a second attachment point. The covering element being mounted so as to float with play in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and/or in the lateral direction of the vehicle at the first attachment point, and is mounted without play at the second attachment point for accurate alignment with the overhead console.

VEHICLE COVERING HAVING A FRAME, TRIM AND A DECORATIVE ELEMENT

A vehicle covering that includes a frame, a trim having a skin covering the frame, and a decorative element positioned on a visible external face of the skin. The vehicle covering further includes a stiffening component positioned in the trim locally facing the decorative element and capable of limiting deformations of the trim by compression. 1. A vehicle covering of the type comprising a frame , a trim covering the frame , the trim comprising a skin having a visible external face , and a decorative element positioned on the external face of the skin , characterized in that it further comprises a stiffening component positioned in the trim locally facing the decorative element and capable of limiting deformations of the trim by compression.2. The covering according to claim 1 , wherein the stiffening component comprises a boss formed in the frame locally facing the decorative element and protruding towards the skin.3. The covering according to claim 1 , wherein the stiffening component comprises at least one protrusion made in one piece with the frame locally located facing the decorative element and protruding from the frame towards the skin.4. The covering according to claim 3 , wherein the stiffening component comprises several protrusions facing the decorative element.5. The covering according to claim 3 , wherein the stiffening component comprises at least one protrusion as a pin or a rib.6. The covering according to claim 1 , wherein the stiffening component comprises a block added between the frame and the skin facing the decorative element.7. The covering according to claim 6 , wherein the block is porous.8. The covering according to claim 6 , wherein the block is stiffer in compression than an intermediate layer of the trim interposed between the skin and the frame.9. The covering according to claim 1 , wherein the trim comprises an intermediate layer interposed between the skin and the frame.10. The covering according to claim 9 , wherein the intermediate ...

VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM PART, IN PARTICULAR INSIDE DOOR LINING

The present invention relates to a vehicle interior trim part with a first part and a second part which is fastened thereto, wherein the first and the second part have different coefficients of length expansion with respect to at least one influencing variable. 1. A vehicle interior trim part comprising: a first part and a second part which is fastened thereto , wherein the first part and the second part have different coefficients of linear expansion with respect to at least one influencing variable , and wherein at least one of the first and second parts has an elastic fastening region.2. The vehicle interior trim part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fastening region is elastically deformable in a fastening plane.3. The vehicle interior trim part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fastening region has an elastic layer.4. The vehicle interior trim part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fastening region extends in the manner of a finger or fingers.5. The vehicle interior trim part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the fastening region decreases toward an edge.6. The vehicle interior trim part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fastening region is hollow claim 1 , at least in a portion or portions.7. The vehicle interior trim part as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the first or second part has a number of fastening regions which point in different spatial directions.8. The vehicle interior trim part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fastening region has relieving clearances.9. The vehicle interior trim part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second part is a plastic injection-molded part having an injection opening that is part of the fastening region.10. The vehicle interior trim part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second part has an extensible element and/or a resilient element.11. The vehicle interior trim part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first part is a lining part and/or the second part is a fastening means. The ...

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.

LOW PROFILE PUSH ON METAL DOGHOUSE

A push on doghouse retainer arrangement used for providing a connection between the B-pillar of an automobile, and an appliqué having a high-gloss surface, or “show surface.” The a push on doghouse includes a formed low profile spring steel base and a slightly raised low profile doghouse portion, which includes a slot for receiving a base of a clip portion. The base also includes at least one attachment aperture. The attachment aperture includes an effective amount of serrations for holding of the doghouse onto a low profile rib molded into the part. The present invention simplifies mold design, minimizes potential for a read condition, and provides a robust engagement for a winged clip type fastener in limited space. 1. A push on doghouse retainer arrangement comprising:a clip having a base;a spring steel base including a raised low profile doghouse portion, said doghouse portion has a slot for receiving said clip;at least low profile rib formed on a molded part; andat least one attachment aperture of said spring steel base for receiving said at least one low profile rib.2. The push on doghouse retainer arrangement of claim 1 , wherein said at least one attachment aperture includes serrations for gripping onto and holding said low profile rib in said at least one attachment aperture.3. The push on doghouse retainer arrangement of further comprising a tab formed within said at least one attachment aperture for engaging said at least one low profile rib.4. The push on doghouse retainer arrangement of wherein said raised low profile doghouse portion is separated from said spring steel base by a pair of walls that provide a height to said raised low profile doghouse.5. The push on doghouse retainer arrangement of wherein said slot further includes deflectable fingers grasp and retain said clip.6. The push on doghouse retainer arrangement of further comprising a reduced diameter portion of said clip that is received in said slot and a rounded aperture of said slot that ...

Console bracket for attachment to lower console

A console assembly for a vehicle and installment method are provided wherein the console is installed around a vehicle shifter assembly. The assembly includes a main body wherein the main body includes a shifter assembly mounted thereon, an elongated bracket mounted to the shifter assembly wherein the elongated bracket includes at least two protrusions, and a console assembly having at least two elongated portions wherein each of the elongated portions includes an inner wall. Attachment structures operable to accept the protrusions of the elongated bracket are mounted on the inner walls of the elongated portions of the center console. The center console having the at least two elongated portions is mounted over the shifter onto the elongated bracket allowing the at least two protrusions of the elongated bracket to attach to the means to accept the at least two protrusions thereby eliminating the need for any additional bolts or screws.

Carpeted, vehicle load floor including a pivotable cover segmented into articulated, sectional members

A carpeted, vehicle load floor including a pivotable, carpeted cover segmented into articulated sectional members is provided. The load floor includes a compression-molded composite panel and the segmented cover to removably cover a storage area in the interior of the vehicle. The cover is segmented into articulated, planar sectional members to allow desired cover positioning over the storage area. The members are pivotally connected to one another for folding one over the other. The load floor also includes a substantially continuous carpet layer bonded to a top support surface of the panel and top support surfaces of each of the members. A first living hinge allows the carpeted cover to pivot between different use positions and a second living hinge allows the members to easily pivot and fold one over the other in a compact, folded, open position of the cover.

Rivet fastener

A rivet fastener includes a fastener body and a fastener pin which is inserted into the fastener body. A head of the fastener body defines a channel for receiving a head of the fastener pin, with lateral lands of the fastener body head exposed outwardly of sides of the fastener pin head. The exposed surface of the fastener body head defines hollows or recesses to accommodate tips of fingers of an installer.

ROOF DITCH MOLDING RETAINER ASSEMBLY

A multi-piece molding retainer assembly including a female stud engagement latch which is held in floating snap-fit relation within a molding engagement clip adapted to engage and retain the overlying molding. The stud engagement latch and the molding engagement clip are moveable in relation to one another in both the longitudinal and lateral directions after attachment. The retainer assembly accommodates variations in stud position and height such that the attached molding may be properly positioned despite variations in the studs. 1. A molding retainer adapted to lockingly engage a connection stud having an enhanced diameter head within a vehicle roof ditch and to hold an elongate molding strip having a C-section support in covering relation to the vehicle roof ditch over the connection stud , the molding retainer comprising:a molding engagement clip adapted to engage an underside of the molding strip in nested relation to the C-section support such that the C-section support extends in arched relation between opposing lateral sides of the molding engagement clip, the molding engagement clip including an arrangement of molding attachment elements adapted to lockingly engage interior surfaces of the molding strip, the molding engagement clip including an acceptance opening oriented for alignment with the connection stud and a pair of window slots disposed on opposite sides of the acceptance opening; anda stud engagement latch, non-integral with the molding engagement clip, the stud engagement latch including a raised stud containment ring adapted for insertion at least partially into the acceptance opening in the molding engagement clip, the stud containment ring including a pair of opposing snap structures projecting radially inwardly and adapted to snap behind the enhanced diameter head upon insertion of the connection stud, the stud engagement latch further including a plurality of upwardly projecting snap-in latch elements positioned for alignment with the ...

TRIM ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO CONCEAL A TECHNICAL SPACE

A trim assembly having a trim element and a first concealing element extending away from the trim element and being movable relative to the trim element. The trim assembly further includes at least one second rigid concealing element, extending from the trim element to the first concealing element and designed to conceal the space between the trim element and the first concealing element. The second concealing element is secured to the trim element and is biased against part of the first concealing element so as to bear against that part of the first concealing element in all positions of the first concealing element with respect to the trim element. 1. A trim assembly for a vehicle comprising at least one trim element and at least one first concealing element designed to conceal a technical element of the vehicle , said first concealing element extending away from said trim element and being movable relative to the trim element during the adjustment of the position of the technical element , said trim assembly further comprising at least one second rigid concealing element , extending from the trim element to the first concealing element and designed to conceal the space between the trim element and the first concealing element , characterized in that the second concealing element is secured to the trim element and is biased against part of the first concealing element so as to bear against said part of the first concealing element in all positions of the first concealing element with respect to the trim element.2. The trim assembly according to claim 1 , characterized in that the second concealing element is secured to the trim element by means of a hinge enabling rotational movement of the second concealing element with respect to the trim element.3. The trim assembly according to claim 1 , characterized in that the second concealing element and the trim element are made in a single piece.4. The trim assembly according to claim 2 , characterized in that the hinge ...

FASTENING DEVICE

A fastening device is provided for attaching an exterior trim strip () to a carrying structure. In order to simplify attachment of the exterior trim strip to the carrying structure, the fastening device has latching or clipping-connection elements (-), which are latched or clipped to an interior trim strip () for fastening the exterior trim strip () on the interior trim strip (). 1. A fastening device for attaching an exterior trim strip to a carrying structure , comprising latching or clipping-connection elements , which are latched or clipped to an interior trim strip for fastening the exterior trim strip the interior trim strip.2. The fastening device of claim 1 , wherein the latching or clipping-connection elements are curved latching or clipping fingers or latching hooks.3. The fastening device of claim 2 , further comprising a fastening bead formed on the interior trim strip and the curved latching or clipping fingers or latching hooks have free ends engaging behind the fastening bead.4. The fastening device of claim 1 , wherein the latching and/or clipping-connection elements extend from a latching or clipping strip that is fastened on the exterior trim strip.5. The fastening device of claim 1 , wherein the latching or clipping strip is connected integrally to the exterior trim strip.6. The fastening device of claim 5 , wherein the latching or clipping strip with the latching or clipping-connection elements is formed from plastic.7. The fastening device of claim 1 , wherein the exterior trim strip is formed from light metal.8. The fastening device of claim 1 , wherein the exterior trim strip comprises a substantially U-shaped cross section with a base that constitutes a visible region on the outside.9. The fastening device of claim 8 , wherein the substantially U-shaped cross section of the exterior trim strip is defined partly by a long limb angled from the base of the exterior trim strip and covering over the latching or clipping-connection elements.10. The ...

Pillar trim structure

There is provided a pillar trim structure. A plate-shaped slider is configured to slide on a backside of a pillar trim in a longitudinal direction. A tunnel part is provided at an upper end of the backside of the pillar trim and formed with a through-hole. A rib is provided so as to stand at one side of an entrance of the through-hole over the longitudinal direction and inclined so that one edge of the slider gets away from the pillar trim as the slider gets over the rib. The entrance is cut out in an elongated shape at an opposite side and is cut out widely so that the entrance is more inclined with respect to the pillar trim than the slider from a predetermined starting point towards the one side and the entrance abuts on the slider at the starting point.

INTERIOR TRIM PANEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

An interior trim panel () for a motor vehicle includes a carrier layer (), a film () arranged on the carrier layer (), and a metal layer () arranged on the film () and forming the outer side of the interior trim panel (). The metal layer () has at least one opening (). Part of the film () is located within the at least one opening () and forms the outer surface of the interior trim panel () in the area of the at least one opening (). 110.-. (canceled)11. An interior trim panel for a motor vehicle , comprising:a carrier layer;a film arranged on the carrier layer; anda metal layer arranged on the film and forming the outer side of the interior trim panel, said metal layer including at least one opening,wherein part of the film is located within the at least one opening and forms an outer surface of the interior trim panel in an area of the at least one opening.12. The interior trim panel of claim 11 , wherein the film has a thickness of 0.7-1.2 mm.13. The interior trim panel of claim 11 , wherein the at least one opening has a size of at least 2 mm.14. The interior trim panel of claim 11 , wherein the at least one opening has a size of at least 3 mm.15. The interior trim panel of claim 11 , wherein the metal layer has a plurality of said opening configured in honeycomb shape and arranged side-by-side.16. The interior trim panel of claim 11 , wherein the film is made of plastic.17. The interior trim panel of claim 11 , wherein the film is made of transparent plastic.18. The interior trim panel of claim 11 , wherein the film is made of polymethyl methacrylate.19. The interior trim panel of claim 11 , wherein the metal layer is painted or anodized.20. The interior trim panel of claim 11 , wherein the metal layer is made of an aluminum material.21. The interior trim panel of claim 11 , wherein the carrier layer is made of a plastic material.22. A method for the production of an interior trim panel for a motor vehicle claim 11 , comprising:producing at least one opening in ...

INTERIOR PART FOR VEHICLE

An interior part () for a vehicle is attached to the inner panel () of a door (). The interior part () has: a fastening hole () formed in order to allow a screw part () which is used to fasten the interior part () to the inner panel () to be passed therethrough; a tray section () formed below the fastening hole (); and an opening () formed in the tray section () in a size which does not permit the screw part () to pass through the opening (). 1. An interior part for a vehicle , adapted to be attached to a fixation portion of a vehicle body , comprising:a screw part for fastening the interior part to the fixation portion;a fastening hole formed for passage of the screw part therethrough;a tray section formed below the fastening hole; andan opening formed in the tray section to have a size smaller than the screw part so as not to allow passage of the screw part therethrough.2. The interior part of claim 1 , wherein the opening comprises a plurality of openings. The present invention relates to an interior part provided in a passenger compartment of a vehicle.An interior part for a vehicle, mounted on an armrest of a door, is known, as disclosed in Patent Literature 1. The interior part is a pocket wherein sundries can be put. The interior part is inserted through an opening of a door lining that serves as an interior decoration of a passenger compartment, with an edge of the interior part being engaged with the door lining Further, since the interior part is fastened at a lower part to the door lining by a screw member, the interior part achieves reduction in the number of components can be attached with reduced man-hours.However, in the interior part disclosed in Patent Literature 1, upon fastening of the lower or bottom portion of the interior part by the screw member using a fastening tool, it is likely that one will drop the screw member inadvertently down to an inside bottom of the door. Once the screw member is dropped, it is tedious and time consuming to get ...

FASCIA BRACKET WITH QUARTER TURN LOCKING NUT

A system for coupling a trim component to a body component having two generally perpendicular surfaces. A rotatable fastener is coupled to the trim component. The rotatable fastener has a plurality of force transmitting surfaces. 1. A system for coupling a trim component to a sheet metal structure , the system comprising:a T-shaped weld fastener coupled to a first surface of the sheet metal structure;a trim piece having a first exterior bearing surface configured to bear against the first sheet metal bearing surface, and a second exterior surface configured to bear against the second sheet metal surface, and an interior bearing surface generally opposed to the first trim bearing surface, and a second interior bearing surface opposite the second exterior trim bearing surface, said trim piece defining a keyway slot having a first generally circular bearing section; anda fastener rotatably disposed within the keyway, the fastener having a first flange disposed on the first side of the keyway and a second flange disposed on an opposite side of the keyway, the second flange defining a ramped surface configured to apply forces on the trim piece when the fastener is rotated about the T-shaped fastener from the first position to the second position.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first generally circular bearing section of said keyway defines a ramp surface configured to engage the ramp surface of the fastener.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the fastener comprises a flange disposed generally perpendicular to a cylindrical portion centerline claim 2 , said flange having a camming bearing surface being generally parallel to the centerline claim 2 , the camming bearing surface configured to apply force to the trim piece when the fastener is rotated from the first position to the second position.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein rotation of the fastener from the first position to the second position applies forces to cause the trim piece ...

Lining element having a visible face partly formed with a ligneous material

A lining element includes at least one decorative layer formed from at least one complex that includes both a ligneous material layer having a backside and a front side and a reinforcement layer extending over the backside of the ligneous material layer. The decorative layer further includes at least one additional layer made in a material different from the ligneous material. The front side of the additional layer substantially extends in the continuity of the front side of the complex. The additional layer and the complex are attached to each other through at least one seam.

TRIM ELEMENT AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD

A vehicle trim element that includes a complex formed from at least one layer of ligneous material and a reinforcing layer that extends over an inner face of the layer of ligneous material. The trim element further includes a substrate made from a first plastic material and at least one insert made from a second plastic material. The insert is located between the reinforcing layer of the complex and the substrate so as to space the substrate away from the reinforcing layer. The substrate is overmolded by injection on the insert. 1. A vehicle trim element , comprising:a complex comprising at least one layer of ligneous material having an outer face and an inner face, and a reinforcing layer, extending over the inner face of the layer of ligneous material; anda substrate made from a first plastic material,characterized in that the trim element further comprises at least one insert, made from a second plastic material, inserted between the reinforcing layer of the complex and the substrate so as to space the substrate away from the reinforcing layer, the substrate being overmolded by injection on the insert.2. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the complex further comprises a protective layer adhering to the outer face of the layer of ligneous material.3. The trim element according to claim 1 , the trim element having a three-dimensional outer surface.4. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the insert has a thickness greater than 0.1 mm.5. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the second plastic material is chosen from the list consisting of: polyester claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , acrylonitrile butadiene styrene claim 1 , acrylic claim 1 , poly(methyl methacrylate) claim 1 , polybutylene succinate claim 1 , polybutylene terephthalate claim 1 , polypropylene terephthalate (PPT) claim 1 , polylactic acid and mixtures of at least two of the aforementioned materials.6. ...

FLEXIBLE INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENT WITH A COVER LAYER

An interior trim component is provided that includes substantially parallel ribs, and a cushion coupled to the substantially parallel ribs such that the interior trim component is capable of bending in a direction substantially perpendicular to an orientation of the substantially parallel ribs. The cushion includes an integral outer skin. 1. An interior trim component , comprising:a plurality of substantially parallel ribs each configured to engage a track to facilitate movement of the interior trim component along the track;a cushion having an inner surface and an integral outer skin, wherein the inner surface is coupled to the plurality of substantially parallel ribs; anda cover layer having a show surface and a rear surface, wherein the rear surface is secured to the integral outer skin of the cushion.2. The interior trim component of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the cushion is configured to facilitate bending of the interior trim component in a direction substantially perpendicular to an orientation of the plurality of substantially parallel ribs.3. The interior trim component of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the cushion is greater than approximately 5 mm.4. The interior trim component of claim 1 , wherein the rear surface of the cover layer is secured to the integral outer skin of the cushion by an adhesive connection.5. The interior trim component of claim 1 , wherein the rear surface of the cover layer is secured to the integral outer skin of the cushion by a molding process.6. The interior trim component of claim 1 , wherein the cushion is composed of a material having a softness of greater than approximately 24 pounds and less than approximately 36 pounds on a 25% indentation force deflection scale.7. The interior trim component of claim 1 , wherein the cover layer comprises leather claim 1 , vinyl claim 1 , cloth claim 1 , or a combination thereof8. The interior trim component of claim 1 , wherein the cushion comprises at least one seam relief ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INTERCHANGEABLE VEHICLE INTERIOR LINING

An interchangeable vehicle interior lining () comprising a moulded base () with an inner and an outer surface, prepared for an vehicle interior part () onto which the lining () is to be assembled; an adhesive () applied onto the outer surface of the moulded base (); a desired decorative material () adhered onto the adhesive outer surface of the moulded base (); and a plurality of fixing means () mounted along the periphery of the lining () for closely fitting the lining () onto the vehicle interior part (). 1. An interchangeable vehicle interior lining , comprising:a moulded base with an inner and an outer surface, prepared for a vehicle interior part onto which the lining is to be assembled;an adhesive applied onto the outer surface of the moulded base;a desired decorative material adhered onto the adhesive outer surface of the moulded base; anda plurality of fixing members mounted along the periphery of the lining for closely fitting the lining onto the vehicle interior part.2. The lining according to claim 1 , wherein the moulded base is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) claim 1 , acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) claim 1 , polypropylene (PP) claim 1 , polycarbonate (PC) and combinations thereof.3. The lining according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle interior part is a door trim panel claim 1 , a dashboard claim 1 , a motorbike storage box claim 1 , a glovebox claim 1 , a gear shift claim 1 , a parking brake handle claim 1 , a steering claim 1 , a console box claim 1 , an armrest claim 1 , a door handle claim 1 , rear speaker covers or side pillars.4. The lining according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is glue or double-sided adhesive tape.5. The lining according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative material is made of a material selected from the group consisting of leather claim 1 , polyvinylchloride (PVC) claim 1 , polyurethane (PU) claim 1 , fabric claim 1 , microfiber and combinations thereof.6. ...

High retention trim attachment system

A trim panel having at least one bracket portion which is releasably coupled to a bracket member having a clip receiving assembly. A clip is received in the clip receiving assembly and adapted to couple to a car body. The clip is a high retention clip adapted to retain the trim panel on the car body during an air curtain deployment event. The trim panel is further adapted to be removeable from the bracket member to allow access to an underlying air curtain deployment mechanism. The trim panel is adapted to be removed from the bracket member while the bracket member and clip assembly remain coupled to a car body in a vehicle interior.

Self-supported cushion assembly for an interior vehicle part

Self-supported cushion assembly for an interior vehicle part which comprises a tridimensional fabric, a rigid plate and a main frame. The tridimensional fabric is the element which simultaneously performs a structural function in order to support any effort commonly exerted on the self-supported cushion assembly during its normal use, a cushion function, and decorative function of the self-supported cushion assembly. The frame assembly transmits the efforts to the interior vehicle part and links the self-supported cushion assembly to the interior vehicle part. Depending on the case, the frame assembly can comprise a part of the frame of the interior vehicle part, an additional frame part or both of them.

FASTENER AND ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A FASTENER

A fastener having two branches extending on either side of a median plane, each branch carrying a tongue, the tongues defining between them a throat between the two branches. When the fastener is reversed with respect to another identical fastener, their respective median planes forming a non-zero angle between them, one branch of the fastener having its distal portion in contact with at least one of the two tongues of the other fastener and its outer face in contact with an inner face of one branch of the other fastener, the distal portion of the other branch of the fastener is substantially in contact with the distal portion of the other branch of the other fastener. 1. A fastener having two branches diverging from each other giving the fastener a general “V” shape and defining between them a receiving space , the two branches extending on either side of a median plane , each branch having a proximal portion connected to the other branch by a connecting portion and a free distal portion , each branch having an inner face and an outer face , each branch carrying a tongue projecting from an inner face of that branch , the tongues of the two branches defining between them a throat within the receiving space ,wherein the fastener is reversed with respect to another identical fastener, their respective median planes making a non-zero angle between them, one branch of the fastener being inserted between the branches of said other fastener with its distal portion in contact with at least one of the two tongues of said other fastener, and with its outer face in contact with an inner face of one branch of said other fastener, the distal portion of the other branch of the fastener is substantially in contact with the distal portion of the other branch of said other fastener.2. The fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the distal portion of each branch is provided claim 1 , on the outer face of this branch claim 1 , with support surfaces opposite each other claim 1 , ...

CONNECTING STRUCTURE FOR AN ACTUATOR CONNECTED TO AN OPENING FLAP IN AN EXTERIOR TRIM COMPONENT

A connecting structure for connecting an actuator to an opening flap for opening and closing an exterior trim component of a motor vehicle is disclosed, wherein the connecting structure has at least one carrier arrangement, which can be connected to the opening flap, and at least one connecting section arranged on the carrier arrangement, with which the opening flap can be connected to the actuator for moving the opening flap. The invention also relates to an exterior trim component with such a connecting structure and to a motor vehicle with such an exterior trim component. 1. A connecting structure for an actuator connected to an opening flap for opening and closing an exterior trim component of a motor vehicle comprisinga carrier arrangement connected to the opening flap, anda connecting section being arranged on the carrier arrangement such that the opening flap is connected with the actuator by way of the connecting section, and is moved by the actuator.2. The connecting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the opening flap is delimited by an outer edge and the carrier arrangement comprises at least one outer carrier which follows the course of the outer edge.3. The connecting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the opening flap is delimited by an outer edge and the carrier arrangement comprises at least one cross member claim 1 , with the two ends of the at least one cross member arranged in the region of the outer edge.4. The connecting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier arrangement comprises at least one additional carrier claim 1 , with one end of the at least one additional carrier arranged in the region of the outer edge.5. The connecting structure according to claim 3 , wherein the outer carrier claim 3 , the cross member and/or the additional carrier are connected to one another.6. The connecting structure according to claim 5 , wherein at least one stiffening rib is arranged on the outer carrier claim 5 , the cross member and ...

VEHICULAR INTERIOR PART

A vehicular interior part includes an interior part and a trim main body where the interior part is mounted. The interior part includes an interior part main wall portion and a mount projection projecting from a rear surface of the interior part main wall portion. The trim main body includes a main body side wall portion and an extended portion extending from the main body side wall portion toward a middle portion of the trim main body. The extended portion includes an insertion through hole in which the mount projection is and a clearance portion adjacent to the insertion through hole and with which the extended portion is movable toward the middle portion of the trim main body relative to the mount projection that is in the insertion through hole in response that the main body side wall portion receives a load in a vehicular interior-exterior direction. 1. A vehicular interior part comprising:a main wall portion having a main surface facing a vehicular interior side and having an outer peripheral edge and a middle portion;a side wall portion extending from the outer peripheral edge toward a vehicular exterior side; an interior part main wall portion that is a part of the main wall portion and having a rear surface that is opposite to the main surface; and', 'a mount projection projecting from the rear surface; and, 'an interior part including a main body side wall portion that is a part of the side wall portion; and', 'an extended portion extending from the main body side wall portion toward the middle portion of the main wall portion along the rear surface of the interior part main wall portion, the extended portion including an insertion through hole and a clearance portion, the insertion through hole in which the mount projection is, and the clearance portion being adjacent to the insertion through hole and with which the extended portion is movable toward the middle portion of the main wall portion relative to the mount projection that is in the insertion ...

MONUMENT FIXTURES

A wall guard, monument, and vehicle are provided. The wall guard includes a retaining rail that is mountable to a wall surface of a monument in a vehicle. The retaining rail includes opposing edges that include outward-facing retention lips. A rub strip includes a resilient body and also includes a third lengthwise edge and a fourth lengthwise edge. The third lengthwise edge includes a first inward-facing retention tab and fourth lengthwise edge includes a second inward-facing retention tab. The inward-facing retention tabs engage the respective outward-facing retention lips to attach the rub strip to the retaining rail. The wall guard also includes end caps arranged at ends of the resilient body and the retaining rail. The end caps include an exterior profile that matches a profile of the rub strip. The end caps cover the ends of the rub strip and the retaining rail. 1. A wall guard , comprising:{'b': 602', '662', '660', '602, 'claim-text': [{'b': 664', '662', '660', '102, 'a flat side () between the first and second lengthwise edges ( and ) configured to abut a wall surface (); and'}, {'b': 666', '604', '664', '666', '606', '662', '672', '660', '670, 'an opposing side (), wherein the retaining rail includes at least two fastener holes () between the flat side () and the opposing side () configured to receive fasteners (), wherein the first lengthwise edge () includes a first outward-facing retention lip (), and wherein the second lengthwise edge () includes a second outward-facing retention lip ();'}], 'a retaining rail () that comprises a first lengthwise edge () and an opposing second lengthwise edge (), wherein the retaining rail () includes{'b': 700', '702', '706', '704', '706', '710', '704', '708', '702', '710', '708', '672', '670', '710', '708', '672', '670', '710', '672', '708', '670', '702', '702, 'a rub strip () that comprises a resilient body () that includes a third lengthwise edge () and an opposing fourth lengthwise edge (), wherein the third ...

AUTOMOBILE INTERIOR COMPONENT

An automobile interior part includes a base, which has a surface and a back surface, and also includes a skin, which has a back surface integrally laminated on the surface of the base. The automobile interior part has a main body and a flange that is continued to the main body. The skin has a fold part that is formed between the main body and the flange. The base has a body base that constitutes the main body and also has a flange base that constitutes the flange and that is separated from the body base at the fold part. The back surface of the skin between the body base and the flange base is exposed along the fold part. The automobile interior part has a good appearance. 1. An automobile interior part , comprising:a base having a surface and a back surface;a skin having a back surface integrally laminated on the surface of the base;a main body; anda flange that is continued to the main body;wherein the skin has a fold part formed between the main body and the flange,the base has a body base that constitutes the main body, and a flange base that constitutes the flange and that is separated from the body base at the fold part, andthe skin has a back surface that is exposed along the fold part between the body base and the flange base.2. The automobile interior part according to claim 1 , wherein the body base and the flange base respectively have side surfaces that face each other claim 1 , and the side surfaces are separated from each other in a condition in which the fold part is bent from the back surface side toward the surface side of the skin.3. The automobile interior part according to claim 1 , wherein the side surfaces of the body base and the flange base claim 1 , which face each other claim 1 , partially contact with each other in a condition in which the fold part is folded from the surface side toward the back surface side of the skin.4. The automobile interior part according to claims 1 , wherein the main body having the fold part is bent in a ...

CONSOLE WITH GROUNDED TRIM RING

A vehicle console includes a trim ring disposed over a periphery of a housing. The trim ring includes a polymeric material and is electrically conductive and grounded. A proximity switch assembly is retained in the housing. The proximity switch assembly includes a proximity sensor proximate a sensing pad for generating an activation field. The sensing pad is proximate the trim ring. 1. A housing assembly for a proximity sensor comprising:a base coupled to a vehicle surface, wherein the base holds the proximity sensor between a lens and a printed circuit board and the proximity sensor is coupled to the printed circuit board and generates an activation field disposed proximate the lens; anda conductive portion proximate the activation field, wherein the conductive portion is grounded.2. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 1 , wherein the base has a higher surface resistivity than the conductive portion.3. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 2 , wherein the conductive portion comprises chrome plating.4. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 2 , wherein the base comprise a first polymeric material and wherein the conductive portion comprises a second polymeric material.5. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 4 , wherein the second polymeric material includes an acryloninitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) comprising approximately 0.5% to approximately 2% volume multi-walled carbon nanotubes and approximately 4% to approximately 6% volume high aspect ratio carbon black.6. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 5 , wherein the acryloninitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) comprising approximately 0.5% to approximately 2% volume multi-walled carbon nanotubes and approximately 4% to approximately 6% volume high aspect ratio carbon black has a surface resistivity of approximately 0.8×10ohm/sq to approximately 1.2×10ohm/sq.7. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 4 , wherein the proximity ...

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 ...

FASTENER FOR SECURING A PANEL ON A SUPPORT

The invention relates to a fastener for securing a panel on a support, including: 1. A fastener for securing a panel on a support having a hole with an average radial extension , the fastener including:a securing member including a body delimiting a central recess, the body including a snapping foot provided with at least two deformable branches protruding relative to the body in a deployed position and being parallel to the direction of the central recess in a folded position, the snapping foot having a radial extension smaller than the average radial extension of the hole of the support in the folded position and having a radial extension greater than the average radial extension of the hole of the support in the deployed position, anda rod being provided at a first end with a metal element or a magnet and being provided at a second end with a folding member for folding the deformable branches and being mounted sliding in the central recess of the snapping foot between a first position in which the branches are in the deployed position, and a second position in which the folding member acts on the branches to fold them into the folded position.2. The fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the average radial extension of the hole of the support is smaller than or equal to 20 millimeters claim 1 , preferably smaller than or equal to 10 millimeters.3. The fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the recess emerges on both sides of the body.4. The fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the two branches are symmetrical on either side of the recess.5. The fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the folding member of the branches includes tie bars.6. The fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the folding member for the branches includes a first guide part and a second cylindrical part with an elliptical base claim 1 , the first guide part being a truncated cone.7. The fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a head claim 1 , the head includes a plate ...

MASS OPTIMIZED EXTRUSIONS, ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A number of variations may include a product including an extrusion having an extruded profile including a first section having a first thickness and a second section having a second thickness wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness. 1. A product comprising:a vehicle structural component comprising an extrusion having a first section having a first thickness and a second section having a second thickness and wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.2. A product as set forth in wherein the first thickness is 1.5 mm or greater and wherein the second thickness is 2.0 mm or greater.3. A product as set forth in wherein the extrusion has a generally tubular shape.4. A product as set forth in wherein the extrusion includes a top wall portion and an opposite bottom wall portion claim 1 , a first side wall portion and an opposite second side wall portion wherein the wall portions are connected together.5. A product as set forth in further comprising a flow drill screw extending through the second section of the extrusion.6. A product as set forth in further comprising a first sheet of material and a flow drill screw extending through the first sheet and the extrusion.7. A product as set forth in further comprising a first sheet of material adhered to the extrusion with an adhesive layer positioned there between and a flow drill screw extending through the first sheet claim 1 , adhesive layer and the extrusion.8. A product as set forth in wherein the second section extends in the axial direction of the generally tubular shaped extrusion.9. A product as set forth in wherein the extrusion has a generally tubular shape including a top wall portion and an opposite bottom wall portion claim 1 , a first side wall portion and an opposite second side wall portion claim 1 , wherein the second section is part of a first side wall portion claim 1 , and the extrusion including a third section having a third thickness and a fourth section ...

Headliner trim and method for producing a headliner trim

A headliner trim for a motor vehicle includes a main body, at least one air channel formed in the main body for conducting an air flow through the main body, and at least one air outlet opening formed in the main body, through which air outlet opening the air flow conducted in the air channel can flow into the interior of the motor vehicle. The main body is formed from a particle foam, such as expanded polypropylene (EPP) or expanded polyethylene (EPE).

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 ...

RESIN MEMBER, MOLD FOR MOLDING RESIN MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RESIN MEMBER

A resin member includes: a resin substrate; and a micro-embossed pattern and having a plurality of recesses and a plurality of protrusions. The plurality of protrusions includes: a plurality of first protrusions; and a plurality of second protrusions having a height of from ¼ to ¾ of the height of the first protrusions. A distance between peaks of two adjacent ones of the plurality of protrusions ranges from 100 μm to 500 μm. The number of the minute regions having an angle of inclination of from −10° to 10° with respect to the reference plane ranges from 78% to 95% of the number of all of the minute regions included in the micro-embossed pattern corresponding to the predetermined distance, and the number of the minute regions having an angle of inclination of from −1° to 1° ranges from 25% to 40% of the number of all of the minute regions. 1. A resin member comprising:a resin substrate; anda micro-embossed pattern formed on a surface of the resin substrate and having a plurality of recesses and a plurality of protrusions, whereina plane passing through three optional lowest points that are deepest points included in the micro-embossed pattern per unit area is used as a reference plane, and a shortest distance from the reference plane to an optional point on the micro-embossed pattern is regarded as a height of the micro-embossed pattern, a plurality of first protrusions having a height of from 15 μm to 35 μm; and', 'a plurality of second protrusions having a height of from ¼ to ¾ of the height of the first protrusions,, 'the plurality of protrusions includesa distance between peaks of two adjacent ones of the plurality of protrusions ranges from 100 μm to 500 μm,if the micro-embossed pattern corresponding to a predetermined distance in a cross section perpendicular to the reference plane is divided into minute regions each having a predetermined length in the cross section, the number of the minute regions having an angle of inclination of from ˜10° to 10° with ...

ADAPTIVE DECORATIVE TRIM ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLE CABIN INTERIORS

Adaptive, self-adjusting decorative trim assemblies are especially adapted for use in aircraft cabin interiors where the fuselage undergoes deformation and/or distortion due to pressurization during flight. The self-adjusting features of the decorative trim assemblies according to the embodiments described herein thus allow for relative movement between mutually intersecting interior cabin panels without jeopardizing the cabin interior aesthetics (e.g., since the relative positioning of the panels is not disrupted by virtue of such fuselage deformations). 1. An adaptive decorative trim assembly for vehicle interiors comprising:first and second panels positioned relative to one another such that an end of the first panel overlaps an adjacent end of the second panel to establish a visibly perceptible gap therebetween; anda general cross-sectionally L-shaped connector having mutually orthogonal first and second connection legs which respectively overlap respective back faces of the ends of the first and second panels, whereinthe connector is mounted relative to the first and second panels to allow for axial movements of the connector in at least one direction substantially parallel to at least one of the first and second panels.2. The assembly as in claim 1 , wherein at least one panel of the first and second panels is connected to a respective one of the first and second connection legs of the connector to allow for axial movements of the connector in a direction substantially parallel to the at least one panel.3. The assembly as in claim 2 , wherein the first panel is connected to the first connection leg to allow for axial movements of the connector in a first direction substantially parallel to the first panel.4. The assembly as in claim 3 , wherein the second panel is connected to the second connection leg such that the second panel is moveable with the connector in the first direction.5. The assembly as in claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second panels is ...

VEHICLE INTERIOR BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Included are a first board having a hard polyurethane foam layer formed in a space sandwiched between a pair of thin plates, and a second board having a porous structure where a recessed groove is formed in one main surface, a part of the second board being arranged in the space and joined to the first board. The hard polyurethane foam layer is also formed in gaps between the thin plates and the second board to join the boards. Thus, the step of molding the first board can join and integrate the boards, and mold a bendable, lightweight, and very strong vehicle interior board. Therefore, the vehicle interior board can be reduced in number of parts, simplified in manufacturing process, and improved in productivity.

CONTINOUSLY ADAPTIVE FASTENER CLIP

A fastener clip includes a base plate and a first and second pair of laterally offset legs extending from the base plate. At least one first wing extends from the first pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one first wing has an engagement region. At least one second wing extends from the second pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one second wing also has an engagement region. A first joined portion extends from the first pair of legs and a second joined portion extends from the second pair of legs with the first joined portion and the second joined portion extending and overlapping over and under each other. First locking tabs extend sideways from the first joined portion folded over against the overlapping second portion, and second locking tabs extend sideways from the second joined portion folded over against the overlapping first portion.

APPARATUS WITH INTEGRAL CLIP FOR TAGS, TICKETS AND THE LIKE

An apparatus, a pillar trim panel and an A-pillar trim panel include an integral body having a lug and a margin outlining the lug. The margin and the lug extend in two different planes so as to define a slot. A spring clip is carried on the body behind the lug. A ticket, tag or the like may be inserted through the slot into the spring clip which defines a resilient object holder. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a body including an integral lug and a margin outlining said integral lug, wherein said margin extends in a first plane and said integral lug extends in a second plane whereby a slot is defined between said margin and said integral lug; anda spring clip carried on said body behind said lug.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said spring clip defines a resilient object holder.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said resilient object holder is positioned between said first plane and said second plane.6. A pillar trim panel for a motor vehicle claim 4 , comprising:an integral body including a lug and a margin outlining said lug, wherein said margin extends in a first plane and said lug extends in a second plane whereby a slot is defined between said margin and said lug; anda spring clip carried on said integral body behind said lug.7. (canceled)8. The pillar trim panel of claim 6 , wherein said spring clip defines a resilient object holder.9. The pillar trim panel of claim 8 , wherein said resilient object holder has a mouth oriented toward said slot defined between said margin and said lug.10. The pillar trim panel of claim 9 , wherein said mouth of said resilient object holder is positioned between said first plane and said second plane.11. An A-pillar trim panel claim 9 , comprising:an integral body including a lug and a margin outlining said lug, said lug and said margin being oriented toward a windshield of a motor vehicle; anda spring clip carried on said integral body behind said lug, said spring clip defining a resilient object ...

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.

PANEL AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A number of variations may include a panel comprising a skin and an interior wherein the interior comprises a microtruss. 1. A product comprising: a panel comprising a skin and an interior wherein the interior comprises a microtruss.2. A product as set forth in wherein the panel comprises an interior panel of a vehicle.3. A product as set forth in wherein the skin comprises at least one of a fabric claim 1 , leather claim 1 , or composite laminate.4. A product as set forth in wherein the microtruss comprises at least one of a polymeric or metallic material.5. A product as set forth in wherein the microtruss is uniform throughout.6. A product as set forth in wherein the panel has at least one curved portion and at least one planar portion.7. A product a set forth in wherein the panel comprises at least one attachment component.8. A product as set forth in wherein the interior is bonded to or grown on the skin.9. A product as set forth in wherein the interior has a varying thickness throughout.10. A product as set forth in wherein the interior further comprises a sealing layer that lies between the microtruss and the skin.11. A method comprising: providing a skin; and forming an interior comprising a microtruss on the skin to form a panel.12. A method as set forth in further comprising wrapping the skin or placing a second skin over the interior.13. A method as set forth in wherein the skin comprises at least one of a fabric claim 11 , leather claim 11 , or composite laminate.14. A method as set forth in wherein the microtruss comprises at least one of a polymeric or metallic material.15. A method as set forth in wherein the panel is formed in a mold.16. A method as set forth in wherein the panel has at least one curved portion and at least one planar portion.17. A method as set forth in wherein the interior is bonded to or grown on the skin.18. A method as set forth in wherein the interior has a varying thickness throughout.19. A method as set forth in wherein the ...

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 ...

Wall Arrangement For A Vehicle

A wall configuration for a vehicle includes a sandwich panel having a core layer provided on either side with a respective metallic cover layer. Edge portions of the cover layers on at least one side of the sandwich panel project from an end face of the core layer. A metal connecting profile has an edge portion inserted into an interspace between the two projecting edge portions of the cover layers. Inner sides of the projecting edge portions of the cover layers are each structurally connected to an associated outer surface of the inserted edge portion of the connecting profile by a respective structural adhesive or bonding layer. At least one of the projecting edge portions of the cover layers is electrically conductively connected to the abutting the edge portion of the connecting profile by a weld seam at a distance from the adhesive-bonding layer. 111-. (canceled)12. A wall configuration for a vehicle , the wall configuration comprising:a sandwich panel having two sides, said sandwich panel including a core layer having two sides and an end face and two metal cover layers each being disposed on a respective one of said sides of said core layer, each of said cover layers having a respective edge portion protruding beyond said end face of said core layer on at least one of said sides of said sandwich panel, said protruding edge portions of said cover layers having inner surfaces;a metal connecting profile having an edge portion inserted into an intermediate space between said protruding edge portions of said cover layers, said edge portion of said connecting profile having outer surfaces;adhesive layers each structurally connecting said inner surface of said protruding edge portion of one of said cover layers to a respective abutting one of said outer surfaces of said inserted edge portions of said connecting profile; anda weld seam electrically conductively connecting at least one of said protruding edge portions of said cover layers to said abutting edge portion ...

THERMOFORMED ARTICLE WITH CO-INJECTED FEATURES

A thermoformed article is disclosed that includes a self-supporting structural base layer, a covering applied to a first side of the base layer, and one or more secondary features co-injected upon a second side of the base layer. The covering and the secondary features of the thermoformed article are applied to the base layer during the same molding operation. Also disclosed is a process for forming a thermoformed article that includes placing a covering in a mold tool as a first layer, placing a self-supporting structural base layer in the mold tooling as a second layer, closing the mold tooling with the covering and base layer, and co-injecting upon a side of the base layer opposite to the covering one or more secondary features. 1. A thermoformed article comprising:a self-supporting structural base layer;a covering applied to a first side of the base layer; andone or more secondary features co-injected upon a second side of the base layer;wherein the covering and the secondary features are applied to the base layer during the same molding operation.2. The thermoformed article according to claim 1 , wherein the self-supporting structural base layer is a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic.3. The thermoformed article according to claim 2 , wherein in the fiber-reinforced thermoplastic is a woven or non-woven natural fiber mat that is impregnated and consolidated with polypropylene.4. The thermoformed article according to claim 3 , wherein the woven or non-woven natural fiber mat is comprised of one or more of hemp claim 3 , jute claim 3 , sisal claim 3 , flax and kenaf.5. The thermoformed article according to claim 1 , wherein the covering is selected from a textile fabric claim 1 , a vinyl and a leather.6. The thermoformed article according to claim 1 , wherein the secondary features co-injected upon the second side of the base layer are selected from reinforcement ribs claim 1 , fastener bosses claim 1 , fasteners claim 1 , fastener towers claim 1 , stand-offs claim 1 ...

T-FLANGE SNAP FIT FOR OUTER BELT AND DLO ASSEMBLIES TO APPLIQUE

A T-flange with a snap fit feature will ensure a tight fit once the operator overcomes the snap feature. 1. A flange connector assembly for connecting trim pieces of a vehicle each trim piece having a longitudinal cavity said flange connector comprising: A first connector portion having a trim end fitting into a first cavity on a first trim piece side and a second male connection portion an a second receiving portion for fitting into a second trim end piece which includes a female cavity portion , wherein the male connection portion has a connection portion with a bearing surface and a locking arm , the second receiving portion has a cavity portion for receiving the male portion and surfaces for providing a two point locking system between the bearing surface and the locking arm when the connectors are fit together , wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion snap fit to engage each other and retain the trim portion to be attached.2. The flange connector assembly of wherein the first portion has a male T-shaped protrusion and the second portion has a receiving portion for receiving a male portion and locking it in a secured position.3. The flange connector assembly of wherein the T-shaped member has a protrusion including a ramp portion and a locking portion and the second portion has a receiving portion including a deflectable arm and a locking portion.4. The flange connector assembly of wherein contact ribs are provided for adjustment of the pieces during securement.5. The flange connector assembly of wherein the receiving portion includes a form following outer surface with and opening therein a deflectable arm is integrally molded to extend into the opening with a ramp for deflecting over a locking indent in the male portion.6. The flange connector assembly of wherein the deflectable arm includes a first leg connected to the opening claim 5 , an intermediate leg extending into the opening and a ramp leg for providing deflection during ...

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 ...

Aircraft, interior panels for aircfraft, and methods for making interior panels

An interior panel for an aircraft, an aircraft including an interior panel, and a method for making an interior panel for an aircraft are provided. In one example, the interior panel includes a support substrate that has a substrate surface. A first trim section is coupled to the support substrate. The first trim section has a first exposed surface that extends to a first edge portion. A second trim section is coupled to the support substrate. The second trim section has a second exposed surface that extends to a second edge portion that is disposed adjacent to the first edge portion. The first edge portion is offset from the second edge portion to define a gap. A light source is substantially covered by the first exposed surface and generates light that passes through the gap and illuminates at least a portion of the second exposed surface.

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 ...

Stud locking tool

A stud locking tool is equipped with a first clip and a second clip for sandwiching a mounting member. The mounting member is mounted in a member to be mounted by locking the stud. The first clip has a hollow inner cylindrical portion inserted into a mounting hole of the mounting member. A first flange is located at one end of the inner cylinder portion, and a locking claw is formed inside the inner cylindrical portion and engages with a thread of the stud. The second clip has a hollow outer cylinder portion sized to surround the inner cylinder portion of the first clip. A second flange is located at one end of the outer cylinder portion. An engagement claw extends from the outer cylinder portion and engages the first clip. An inclined surface adjacent to the outer cylinder portion includes a stud guiding surface.

DECORATING DEVICE AND DECORATING METHOD FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENTS, AND VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT

This invention provides a decorating device for vehicle-interior components, which can accurately provide gradation on the design of the surface of a resin component. The decorating device comprises a laser-irradiating device and a control device. The control device comprises a virtual-decorating surface that is deformed so as to have a different curvature than the surface of the actual decorating surface thus allowing for the drawing of designs thereon. The control device prepares laser-irradiating data based on the drawing-data, and it controls the laser-irradiating device based on the laser-irradiating data. The laser-irradiating device irradiates the laser L focused on the virtual-decorating surface and conducts the laser processing on the actual decorating surface with the focal point of the laser L having been shifted from the actual decorating surface 1. A decorating device for decorating vehicle-interior components , of which a laser is irradiated onto the decorating surface of a resin compact or onto the decorating surface of a coat-layer formed on the resin compact to draw designs thereon that are made of the linear laser-processed part , and that the laser focal-point is shifted from the decorating surface so as to draw the designs , thus forming the gradation on a certain part of the whole design , with the decorating device being characterized in comprising a data-preparing device for preparing the drawing-data on a virtual decorating surface that is deformed so as to have a different curvature than the surface shape of the actual decorating surface , and that a laser-drawing device for forming the gradation by emitting a laser focused on the virtual decorating surface is based on the drawing-data prepared by the data-preparing device , thus conducting the laser-processing with the laser-focal point shifted from the actual decorating surface.2. A decorating device for vehicle-interior components according to claim 1 , characterized in that the laser- ...

INTERIOR PART OF VEHICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

An interior part of vehicle capable of improving in design property is manufactured by joining a plurality of pieces of a layered cloth having at least a skin material and a cushion material. The plurality of pieces to be joined are processed with continuous stitches, and the pieces joined with the stitch processing are sewn up, with the front surfaces put together, along ends to be joined. One of the joined plurality of pieces is folded, thus the plurality of pieces are provided, with the front surfaces facing vehicle interior space. 1. An interior part of vehicle , comprising:a plurality of pieces of a layered cloth including at least a skin material and a cushion material which are manufactured by joining,wherein, a continuous stitch is processed on the plurality of pieces to be joined, andwherein, the plurality of pieces, joined with stitch processing, are sewn up along ends to be joined, with the front surfaces of the plurality of pieces put together, and one of the joined plurality of pieces is folded, and then the plurality of pieces are provided with front surfaces facing vehicle inner space.2. The interior part of vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the layered cloth is formed with three layers of at least the skin material claim 1 , the cushion material and a back base fabric.3. The interior part of vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a material forming the skin material is leather and that forming the cushion material is urethane.4. The interior part of vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the interior part of vehicle is at least any one of a trim cover of a vehicle seat claim 1 , a door trim claim 1 , sealing claim 1 , and a steering wheel claim 1 , and manufactured by combining a plurality of pieces claim 1 , performing stitch processing with respect to the combined plurality of pieces claim 1 , and sewing up the plurality of pieces.5. The interior part of vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein the interior part of vehicle is a part forming at ...

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 ...

INTERIOR VENTING

A motor vehicle has a structural component and a first and second interior trim part, which are butt jointed directly to one another in a butt jointing region. The two interior trim parts separate a passenger compartment interior from a venting space situated between the structural component and the interior trim parts. A section or sections of the first interior trim part in the butt jointing region has a concave arched profile facing the second interior trim part, thereby canceling the butt joint and forming an air duct between the passenger compartment interior and the venting space. 1. A motor vehicle having a structural component and first and second interior trim parts butt jointed in a butt jointing region , the first and second interior trim parts separating a passenger compartment interior from a venting space between the structural component and the interior trim parts and at least one section of the first interior trim part in the butt jointing region having an arched profile facing the second interior trim part , thereby canceling the butt joint and forming an air duct between the passenger compartment interior and the venting space.2. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the arched profile extends along a radius around a free wall end of the second interior trim part and corresponds substantially to a lateral surface of a cylindrical body.38. The motor vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the arched profile () of the first interior trim part has a free wall end that extends tangentially to the radius.43. The motor vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the free wall end of the first interior trim part () extends parallel to the second interior trim part.5. The motor vehicle of claim 3 , further comprising a holder arranged on the second interior trim part and extending through the air duct claim 3 , the holder holding the free wall end of the first interior trim part at a distance from the second interior trim part.6. The motor vehicle of claim 3 , further comprising a ...

FIXING PIECE COMPRISING A FIBROUS FIXING STRUCTURE, AND ASSOCIATED ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

A fixing piece, intended to immobilize at least one object on a fibrous covering in a motor vehicle, the fixing piece having a plate defining an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be oriented toward the fibrous covering, the upper surface being intended to come into contact with the object, and at least one object retaining stop protruding from the upper surface. The retaining stop is configured to maintain the object horizontally. The lower surface has a fibrous fixing structure configured to fix the fixing piece on the fibrous covering. 1. A fixing piece , intended to immobilize at least one object on a fibrous covering in a motor vehicle , the fixing piece comprising:a plate defining an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be oriented toward the fibrous covering, the upper surface being intended to come into contact with the object, andat least one object retaining stop protruding from the upper surface, the or each retaining stop being configured to maintain the object horizontally,the lower surface comprising a fibrous fixing structure configured to fix the fixing piece on the fibrous covering.2. The fixing piece according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining stop comprises a hollow wall having an upper face defining at least one orifice.3. The fixing piece according to claim 1 , wherein the lower surface comprises a rim defining a protruding region of the stop claim 1 , the fibrous fixing structure being arranged on the protruding region.4. An object storage assembly for a motor vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a fibrous covering, intended to form an object support surface,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a fixing piece according to , the lower surface of the fixing piece being fixed on the fibrous covering, and'}at least one object kept in position by the retaining stop of the fixing piece.5. The object storage assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the fibrous covering comprises a plurality of first fibers claim 4 , and ...

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 ...

DESIGNS AND PROCESSES FOR USING DISCRETE STIFFENERS TO CREATE LIGHT, STIFF AND STRONG AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURES

A technique for providing localized stiffening of a vehicle trim panel, especially for high curvature areas. The vehicle trim panel includes an outer panel having an outer show surface and an inner surface. A plurality of discrete reinforcement elements are bonded to the inner surface of the outer panel at locations where localized stiffening is desired. The discrete elements can come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, where the combination of elements and the number of elements is selected for a particular trim panel stiffness. 1. A panel assembly comprising:a panel including an outer surface and an inner surface; andat least one discrete reinforcement element bonded to the inner surface of the panel at a location on the panel that has a high degree of curvature.2. The assembly according to wherein the at least one discrete element is fusion bonded to the inner surface of the panel.3. The assembly according to wherein the at least one discrete element is adhesively bonded to the inner surface of the panel.4. The assembly according to wherein the at least one discrete element is a jack-type discrete element.5. The assembly according to wherein the at least one discrete element is a hedgehog-type discrete element.6. The assembly according to wherein the at least one discrete element is a tetrahedron-type discrete element.7. The assembly according to wherein the at least one discrete element is a plurality of discrete elements.8. The assembly according to wherein the plurality of discrete elements are the same type of discrete elements.9. The assembly according to wherein the plurality of discrete elements are combinations of different types of discrete elements.10. The assembly according to wherein the plurality of discrete elements are fusion bonded together prior to being bonded to the inner surface of the panel.11. The assembly according to wherein the plurality of discrete elements include interdispersed heatable particles that are fusion bonded to ...

PROCESS FOR SECURING DISCRETE STIFFENERS TO A PANEL

A method for providing localized stiffening of a vehicle trim panel using a plurality of discrete stiffening elements. The method includes selectively placing one or more of the discrete stiffening elements on the panel and then bonding the stiffening elements to the panel. 1. A method for reinforcing a panel , said method comprising:providing at least one discrete reinforcement element;placing the at least one discrete reinforcement element on a surface of the panel; andbonding the at least one discrete element to the panel.2. The method according to wherein providing at least one discrete reinforcement member includes providing a plurality of discrete reinforcement members claim 1 , placing the at least one discrete element on the panel includes placing the plurality of discrete elements on the panel claim 1 , and bonding the at least one discrete element to the panel includes bonding the plurality of discrete elements to the panel.3. The method according to wherein placing a plurality of the discrete elements on the panel include first bonding the plurality of discrete elements to a flexible backing tape and placing the backing tape on the panel claim 2 , and wherein bonding the discrete elements to the panel includes bonding the backing tape to the panel.4. The method according to wherein bonding the backing tape to the panel includes fusion bonding the backing tape to the panel.5. The method according to wherein bonding the backing tape to the panel includes providing the backing tape with induction heatable particles embedded in or bonded to it claim 3 , and heating by a remote heat source to enable fusion welding of the tape to the trim panel.6. The method according to wherein placing the backing tape on the panel includes employing a placing device that grasps the backing tape and bends and stretches the backing tape to conform to the shape of the panel.7. The method according to wherein placing a plurality of the discrete elements on the panel and bonding ...

CLIP FOR FASTENING A PANEL ON A SUPPORT, METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME, AND MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

The present invention relates to a clip for fastening a panel on a support, in particular for an automobile equipment. The clip comprises a core and a cage forming two separate parts centered on a central axis. The core includes a head and a body. The body has an outer profile forming an helix, slender on either side of the inflection plane transverse to the central axis. The cage includes a base surrounding the head and a torsion bar housed in the core. The core and the torsion bar include complementary means for rotational securing around the central axis. The bar is elastically deformed during a rotation of the core around the central axis. The invention also relates to a method for implementing such a clip, as well as a motor vehicle comprising such a clip. 1. A clip for fastening a panel on a support , in particular for an automobile equipment , in which:the clip comprises a core and a cage forming two distinct parts centered on a central axis;the core includes a head and a body; wherein:the body has an outer profile forming an helix, slender on either side of an inflection plane transverse to the central axis;the cage includes a base surrounding the head and a torsion bar housed in the core;the core and the torsion bar include complementary means for rotational securing around the central axis; andthe torsion bar is elastically deformed during a rotation of the core around the central axis.2. The clip according to the preceding claim 1 , wherein the head of the core and the base of the cage include complementary stop elements claim 1 , limiting the relative rotation between the head and the base claim 1 , while the torsion bar is elastically deformed and the core pivots around the central axis.3. The clip according to claim 1 , wherein the helix comprises raised portions and hollow portions that are connected by edges provided to slide against the support.4. The clip according to claim 1 , wherein the base includes hooks for clipping on the support.5. The clip ...

MAGNET FASTENER AND METHOD OF ELIMINATING TICKING AND RATTLING IN A MAGNET FASTENER

A magnet fastener includes a carrier having a unitary body with a base, a magnet support and a resilient shaft extending between the base and the magnet support. The magnet fastener also includes a magnet that is fixed to the magnet support. Advantageously the resilient shaft allows articulation the magnet support and magnet on the base without any ticking or rattling. 1. A magnet fastener , comprising:a carrier including a unitary body having a base, a magnet support and a resilient shaft extending between said base and said magnet support; anda magnet fixed to said magnet support whereby said resilient shaft allows articulation of said magnet support and magnet on said base without any ticking or rattling.2. The fastener of claim 1 , wherein said unitary body is made from plastic.3. The fastener of claim 2 , wherein said plastic is selected from a group of materials consisting of polypropylene and ABS.4. The fastener of claim 3 , wherein said resilient shaft has a circular cross-section with a diameter of between 2.0 mm and 3.0 mm.5. The fastener of claim 4 , further including a cup made from a ferromagnetic material.6. The fastener of claim 5 , wherein said magnetic support comprises a cavity that receives and holds said cup.7. The fastener of claim 6 , wherein said cup is over molded with said unitary body.8. The fastener of claim 7 , wherein said magnet is received and held in said cup by force of magnetic attraction.9. The fastener of claim 8 , wherein said cup includes a central aperture and a stem of said unitary body extends through and completely fills said aperture.10. The fastener of claim 9 , wherein said unitary body further includes a fastener on an end of said stem that captures said cup on said stem and prevents any movement between said cup and said unitary body.11. The fastener of claim 10 , wherein said magnet is annular in shape and includes an opening received around said fastener.12. A magnet fastener claim 10 , comprising:a magnet;a ...

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 ...

FASTENING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

A fastening structure for a vehicle includes an upper trim of which an outer clip inserted into a panel is formed thereon, and a lower trim of which an inner clip inserted into the outer clip is formed thereon. 1. A fastening structure for a vehicle , comprising:an upper trim on which an outer clip is formed and configured to insert into a panel; anda lower trim on which an inner clip is formed and configured to insert into the outer clip.2. The fastening structure of claim 1 , wherein:a fastening space into which the inner clip is inserted is formed inside the outer clip; andan impact absorption space is formed between the inner clip and the outer clip when engaging the inner clip to the outer clip.3. The fastening structure of claim 2 , wherein a cross-section of the impact absorption space is 40% to 45% of a cross-section of the fastening space.4. The fastening structure of claim 2 , wherein the fastening space gets narrow toward an end of the outer clip.5. The fastening structure of claim 2 , wherein a recess portion is formed at a part of the outer clip that contacts the panel.6. The fastening structure of claim 5 , wherein a thickness of the recess portion is 80% to 90% of a thickness of the panel.7. The fastening structure of claim 5 , wherein the outer clip includes an overlap portion formed adjacent to the recess portion and configured to be inclined with respect to a vertical center line of the outer clip.8. The fastening structure of claim 7 , wherein a maximum width of the fastening space is at least twice a width of the overlap portion.9. The fastening structure of claim 7 , wherein a thickness of the outer clip excluding the recess portion and the overlap portion is 70% to 75% of a thickness of the upper trim.10. The fastening structure of claim 1 , wherein the outer clip and the upper trim are integrally formed by insert injection.11. The fastening structure of claim 1 , wherein the inner clip and the lower trim are integrally formed by insert ...

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 STRUCTURE

To prevent a vehicle body member from being damaged when an interior component is attached. In a vehicle interior structure, an interior component is fastened to a vehicle body member provided interior of a vehicle by an engagement portion. The engagement portion includes a hole formed in the vehicle body member, a claw portion provided in the interior component, and a pedestal provided in a base part of the claw portion. A guide portion is provided in the vehicle body member to guide the pedestal before the claw portion is fitted into the hole to engage with the hole, so as to prevent an end portion of the interior component from contacting the vehicle body member. 1. A vehicle interior structure comprising:a vehicle body member provided in an interior of a vehicle;an interior component attached to the vehicle body member;an engagement portion that fastens the interior component to the vehicle body member; anda guide portion provided in the vehicle body member, whereinthe engagement portion comprises a hole formed in the vehicle body member, a claw portion provided in the interior component, and a pedestal provided in a base part of the claw portion,the guide portion guides the pedestal before the claw portion is fitted into the hole to engage with the hole, so as to prevent an end portion of the interior component from contacting the vehicle body member, andthe guide portion is free from guiding the pedestal when the claw portion is fitted into the hole to engage with the hole.2. (canceled)3. The vehicle interior structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe guide portion extends in a fitting direction of the claw portion into the hole, andthe guide portion is shorter than the pedestal.4. The vehicle interior structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe vehicle body member comprises an instrument panel and a center member mounted on a center portion of the instrument panel in a vehicle width direction,the interior component is a glove box disposed close to the center ...

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 ...

TRIM COMPONENT FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR

A trim component for vehicle interior is disclosed. A method for forming the trim component is also disclosed. The trim component comprises a cover material, a base layer, a foamed plastic, and a support element. The base layer is intended to prevent foamed plastic from penetrating into the pores of the cover material. Foamed plastic is injected between the base layer and the support element to form the trim component. The method comprises the steps of producing a base layer, applying and fixing at least part of the cover material to the base layer to form a pre-laminate, introducing the pre-laminate into a foaming mold with the base layer between the cover material and a foam chamber (between the pre-laminate and the support element) within a foaming mold and introducing foamed plastic into the foam chamber to form the trim component. 1. A method for producing a trim component for a vehicle interior comprising a cover material on a base layer provided in a shape and backed with a foam material in an apparatus comprising a tool comprising the steps of:(a) providing the base layer in the shape;(b) placing the cover material onto the base layer so that the cover material is provided substantially in the form of the base layer;(c) introducing foam into the tool to form a formed component comprising the cover material with base layer and the foam material; and(d) removing the formed component from the tool.2. The method of wherein the base layer comprises at least one of (a) a barrier layer; (b) a foil; (c) a film.3. The method of wherein the cover material comprises at least one segment; wherein each segment of the cover material is combined onto the base layer.4. The method of wherein each segment of the cover material is combined to form the shape.5. The method of wherein the cover material is at least one of (a) pre-fixed to the base layer; (b) attached to the base layer.6. The method of wherein the cover material is at least one of (a) selectively attached to the ...

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 ...

PERMANENT MAGNET PANEL FASTENER

A panel fastener and panel comprising a panel fastener that includes a support member having a magnet receiving space in which is mounted a single or multi-pole permanent magnet component presenting an exposed surface having at least one magnetic pole. The permanent magnet component may have a minimum ratio of surface area of the exposed surface to the volume of the magnet. The exposed surface of the permanent magnet component may include two or more polar surfaces of opposite magnetic domain that are located adjacent each other, and may have a polar intersection line that is at least one fourth of the length of the periphery of one of the polar surfaces. 1. A permanent magnet panel fastener for attaching a panel to a metal part , comprising:a support member having a first wall and a sidewall, the sidewall includes a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end extends from the first wall, the distal end is located at an opposite end of the sidewall from the proximate end and is arranged to face the metal part when installed, and the first wall and the sidewall define a magnet receiving space;a multi-pole permanent magnet component having a plurality of magnetic regions, a first side and a second side, the plurality of magnetic regions have a plurality of polar surfaces where each polar surface has a magnetic pole, the first side faces the support member and the second side is arranged to face the metal part when installed, the second side is opposite the first side through the thickness of the multi-pole permanent magnet, the second side includes the plurality of polar surfaces, and the plurality of polar surfaces are arranged on the second side such that at least two polar surfaces have opposite magnetic poles; anda panel attachment feature connected to the support member, the panel attachment feature is arranged to attach the permanent magnet panel fastener to the panel when installed;wherein the multi-pole permanent magnet component is located within the ...

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.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DECORATIVE PART FOR VEHICLE, AND DECORATIVE PART FOR VEHICLE

At least either convex parts set on the surface of a work or concave parts set in a location different from the convex part are formed by laser irradiation. Then, a protective film is formed that covers the surface of the work and the surface of the convex parts and the surface of the concave parts 1. A method for manufacturing thermoplastic-resin decorative parts for vehicles , characterized by a laser-irradiating process in which a laser is irradiated onto the surface of a work to form at least either convex parts positioned on the surface of the aforementioned work or concave parts positioned in a different location than the convex parts , and by laser-irradiating process in which a protective coating formation process is done to cover the surface of the work and of the convex and concave parts.2. A method for manufacturing decorative parts for vehicles according to claim 1 , characterized in that the protective coating is a coating film formed by paint containing a brightening material.3. A method for manufacturing decorative parts for vehicles according to claim 2 , characterized in that the thickness of the protective coating is from 10 μm to 25 μm.4. A method for manufacturing decorative parts for vehicles according to claim 1 , characterized in that after the process of forming the protective coating claim 1 , the process of forming the concave parts on the protective coating surface to form the concave parts on a different place than where the protective coating covers the convex parts is conducted by irradiating the laser onto the surface of the protective coating.5. A method for manufacturing decorative parts for vehicles according to claim 1 , characterized in that the energy density of the laser being irradiated to form the convex parts is 15 MW/cmor more claim 1 , and the energy density of the laser being irradiated to form the concave parts preferably is less than 9 MW/cm.6. Thermoplastic-resin decorative parts for vehicles claim 1 , characterized in ...

RADIANT PANEL

A radiant panel includes a surface layer that is thermally conductive and includes exterior and interior surfaces. A first interior layer is electrically conductive and includes exterior and interior surfaces. The exterior surface of the first interior layer and the interior surface of the surface layer are coupled to one another. A second interior layer includes thermally insulative properties and a first rigidity. The second interior layer includes exterior and interior surfaces. The exterior surface of the second interior layer and the interior surface of the first interior layer are coupled to one another. A third interior layer includes thermally insulative properties and a second rigidity. The third interior layer includes exterior and interior surfaces. The exterior surface of the third interior layer and the interior surface of the second interior layer are coupled to one another. The second rigidity is greater than the first rigidity.

Elastic averaging alignment system and method

An elastic averaging alignment system includes a first component having at least one wall member defining a thickness between opposing faces thereof, and a second component having a component surface with at least one receiver protruding therefrom, each of the at least one receiver having a first receiver wall with a first engagement surface and a second receiver wall with a second engagement surface, the first and the second engagement surfaces are positioned a distance apart less than the thickness such that at least one of the first and the second receiver walls elastically deform in response to having the at least one wall member positioned between the first and the second receiver walls.

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 ...

ANTI-MICROBIAL DECORATIVE LAMINATE

A decorative laminate is disclosed, including a first laminate layer containing an anti-microbial agent and a second laminate layer. A decorative layer is disposed selectively between the first laminate layer and the second laminate layer. The first and second laminate layers include a thermoplastic fluoropolymer material. The first laminate layer, the decorative layer, and the second laminate layer are laminated together to form the decorative laminate, which is configured for application to a structural component. 1. A decorative laminate comprising:a first laminate layer containing an anti-microbial agent;a second laminate layer; anda decorative layer disposed selectively between the first laminate layer and the second laminate layer;wherein the first laminate layer and the second laminate layer each comprise a thermoplastic fluoropolymer material, andwherein the first laminate layer, the decorative layer, and the second laminate layer are laminated together to form the decorative laminate configured for application to a structural component.2. The decorative laminate of further comprising an adhesive layer disposed between the decorative laminate and a bonding surface of the structural component.3. The decorative laminate of further comprising one or more additional laminate layers adjacent a first side of the decorative laminate layer.4. The decorative laminate of further comprising one or more additional laminate layers adjacent a second side of the decorative laminate layer.5. The decorative laminate of wherein the decorative laminate layer includes one or more materials deposited in an alignment pattern that facilitates alignment of the decorative laminate when applied to the structural component.6. The decorative laminate of wherein the decorative laminate includes one or more of an ink jet printed ink claim 1 , a silk screen printed ink claim 1 , a pigment-based ink claim 1 , a dye-based ink claim 1 , a paint claim 1 , a stain claim 1 , and a digital ...

CLIP

A clip may have a clip main body that is configured to be coupled to a coupling rib of an attachment base formed in an attaching article and to be inserted into an attaching hole formed in an object member. The clip main body may include a head portion, a pair of engagement legs continuous with the head portion and elastically deformable inward and outward about the head portion, and a pair of retainer members continuous with the head portion and respectively configured to engage the coupling rib of the attachment base. The engagement legs respectively have first bent portions, second bent portions, and engagement portions positioned between the first and second bent portions and configured to engage an inner peripheral edge of the attaching hole. The engagement legs respectively have space-limiting portions that are respectively formed in inner surfaces thereof along the second bent portions thereof 1. A clip having a clip main body that is configured to be coupled to a coupling rib of an attachment base formed in an attaching article and to be inserted into an attaching hole formed in an object member , the clip main body comprising:a head portion;a pair of engagement legs continuous with the head portion and elastically deformable inward and outward about the head portion; anda pair of retainer members continuous with the head portion and respectively configured to engage the coupling rib of the attachment base,wherein the engagement legs respectively have first bent portions, second bent portions, and engagement portions positioned between the first and second bent portions and configured to engage an inner peripheral edge of the attaching hole, andwherein the engagement legs respectively have space-limiting portions that are respectively formed in inner surfaces thereof along the second bent portions thereof2. The clip as defined in claim 1 , wherein the engagement legs respectively have outwardly most-flared portions claim 1 , and wherein the first bent ...

Twist Lock Diecast Fastener Assembly

A fastening system particularly adapted for joining automotive hardware components to body components, such as a window regulator module plate to the door inner panel. The system employs a joint element featuring twist in attachment and retention. The joint element includes features which enable it to be assembled to the module plate and a partially assembled shipping condition and a final assembled position in which the components are fastened together. The system provides rapid assembly with reliable mounting security and validation. 1. A fastening system for mounting the component to a structure , featuring an aperture , comprising:a joint element forming a cylindrical shoulder with a head on a first axial end of the shoulder and an extension wing protruding radially from a central post portion of the joint element adjacent an opposite second axial end, the joint element, adjacent an opposite second axial end further including a pair of extension arms extending radially from the post and extending beyond the surface of the cylindrical shoulder,the component forming a mounting socket for receiving the joint element, the mounting socket forming a keyhole for receiving the joint element with a cutout for each of the extension arms, and forming a pocket, the mounting socket forming a pair of partially arcuate tracks extending around the perimeter of the inner edge of the keyhole and terminating at stop tabs, andthe interaction between the joint element and the mounting socket enabling the joint element to be inserted into the component mounting socket and rotated in a first rotational direction to retain the joint element fastened within the mounting socket in a first condition and further enabling attachment of the component to the structure through rotation of the joint element in a second opposite rotational direction causing the extension wing to engage with the structural component in a second condition.2. The fastening system in accordance with further ...