Component for vehicle interior

US11912227B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

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

Inventors

• Christopher Kring · Zeeland, US
• Dale Todd Glynn · Allendale, US
• Scott A. Hansen · Holland, US
• James Bradley Price · Harrisburg, US
• Bryan Todd Jones · Holland, US
• Tyler Lacroix · Zeeland, US
• Cheng Liu · Shanghai, CN
• Bin Wang · Manhattan Beach, US
• Qiongxia Duan · Shanghai, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 14, 2023
• Grant date: Feb 27, 2024
• Expiry date: Apr 14, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H03K2217/9655
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A component for a vehicle interior may comprise a light guide to allow light transmission from a light source for a user interface, and a cover to cover the light guide. The user interface may be presented at the cover. The cover may comprise a depression in an inner surface of the cover and the light guide may comprise a projection comprising a light-transmissive resin fit within the depression. The projection may comprise an icon to be presented at the user interface when illuminated, and to be hidden by the cover when not illuminated. The user interface may comprise a light display and an input device connected to a sensor. The icon may comprise an image. The cover thickness may be greater than the projection height. The component may comprise a steering wheel, console, floor console, center console, instrument panel, door panel, dashboard, display, armrest, or cockpit.