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Vehicle trim component

US10981532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 2019
Grant dateApr 20, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23504
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a structural substrate, an airbag chute and a structure coupling the chute and structural substrate. The structure may comprise a rib injection molded onto the structural substrate; the structure may be bonded to the structural substrate. The chute may be welded to the structure and/or the structural substrate. The structural substrate may comprise a panel comprised of fibers; the structure may be comprised of resin. The structure may comprise an interface bonding the chute and structural substrate; the interface may comprise a molded feature/resin feature/mounting area on the structural substrate; a structure/material/rib injection molded on the structural substrate; a bond; an attachment; a composite or resin material; a material comprising fibers; polypropylene with fibers. The component may comprise a trim component; an instrument panel; a trim panel.

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