Trim component for vehicle interior
US10093268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2013/0287
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may be a trim component configured to support an airbag module providing an airbag configured to be deployed through an opening into the vehicle interior. The trim component may comprise a panel comprising a first material and providing a front side and a back side; and a structure formed from a second material molded on the back side of the panel. The panel may comprise a compression-formed component. The compression-formed component may be configured to provide the opening through a door established upon deployment of the airbag to facilitate deployment of the airbag. The structure may be configured to support the airbag module and to direct the airbag toward the door during deployment of the airbag. The compression-formed component may comprise a feature formed within the panel configured to establish the opening at the door to be created by the airbag at the feature upon deployment of the airbag from the airbag module so that the airbag will deploy through the panel at the opening. A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim component is also disclosed. The method includes disposing a fiber panel within a mold cavity and ali…
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