Vehicle interior component

US11104229B2 · 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: Jan 7, 2020
• Grant date: Aug 31, 2021
• Expiry date: Jan 7, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60K2360/794
• WIPO field: Surface technology, coating
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A vehicle interior component configured to provide a user interface for vehicle systems is disclosed. The component may comprise a composite structure comprising a cover to facilitate transmission of light (e.g. light-transmissive material), a sensor to detect input at or adjacent to the cover, a light panel/display to provide illumination through the cover, a functional layer and a positioning layer. The display may 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. A method of operating the user interface provided by the composite structure is also disclosed.