Vehicle interior component

US11061475B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd. · US

Inventors

• Jesus Maria Galan Garcia · Düsseldorf, DE
• Norbert Truxa
• Lucas Eyl · Wuppertal, DE
• Wei-Lange MAO · Hagen, DE
• Ivo Erler · Düsseldorf, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 28, 2018
• Grant date: Jul 13, 2021
• Expiry date: Nov 15, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H03K2217/960795
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle interior component configured to provide a user interface for vehicle systems is disclosed. The component may comprise a composite structure configured to provide the user interface providing a cover with an exterior surface, a sensor, a display, a functional layer and a positioning layer. The cover may comprise a layer configured to facilitate the transmission of light (e.g. light-transmissive material). The sensor may be configured to detect input from a vehicle occupant at or adjacent to the exterior surface of the cover. The display may be configured to provide illumination through the cover. The user interface may be configured for input at the cover detected by the sensor and/or output from the display presented at least partially through the cover. The composite structure may comprise a substrate and/or may be configured in a contoured shape. The functional layer may comprise a diffuser. The positioning layer may comprise a foam material and/or a spacer fabric. The cover may comprise an at least partially translucent cover; illumination from the display at the exterior surface of the composite structure may comprise visible light transmitted through the functional …