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Automotive trim piece with intuitive smart switches located under the automotive soft trim skin

US12070990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2021
Grant dateAug 27, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2013/0287
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle door trim interior, including: an armrest; a surface depression located in the armrest, wherein the surface depression is covered with a skin; at least one actuation switch located below the skin and in the surface depression; and a position control switch associated with least one actuation switch, the position control switch only becoming active upon actuation of the at least one actuation switch.

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