Trim panel for an external pillar of a motor vehicle and method for manufacturing such a trim panel
US12017591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2605/003
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A trim panel for an external pillar of a motor vehicle, including: a first trim element which is formed by a first translucent or transparent material or a material which permits the diffusion of light which has a given wavelength, a second trim element which is formed by a second non-translucent and non-transparent material which does not allow the diffusion of light which has a given wavelength, the second element having an external surface in contact with an internal surface of the first element, the second element further having at least one recess which does not have the second material; an insert which is formed by a third translucent or transparent material or by a material which permits the diffusion of light which has a given wavelength, the insert comprising a nesting portion which is arranged so as to completely fill the recess of the second element.
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