Glass-covered vehicle interior systems and methods for forming the same
US10781127B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/693
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a cold-formed glass substrate removably disposed on the curved surface, wherein the curved surface and the glass substrate each have a radius of curvature within 10% of one another. The base may include a center console, a dashboard, an arm rest, a pillar, a seat back, a floor board, a headrest, a door panel, or a steering wheel. In one or more embodiments, the curved surface includes a display, and the glass substrate is disposed at least partially over the display. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed.
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