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Molded part, in particular a decorative part and/or cladding part for a vehicle interior, configured as a molded part, and method for producing a molded part

US10295144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2016
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2013/0287
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a molded part, in particular a decorative part and/or cladding part that is configured as a molded part for a vehicle interior, comprising a decorative layer having a transparent lacquer layer, a carrier which is disposed on a rear side of the decorative layer, and a light source for illuminating and/or trans-illuminating the lacquer layer. The molded part according to the invention is characterized in that light which emanates from the light source is launched laterally directly and/or indirectly by way of at least one light conductor into the lacquer layer. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a molded part, in particular a molded part according to the invention.

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