Vehicle trim component
US12427701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2481
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a structural substrate comprising a fiber panel and a structure comprising a resin. The fiber panel may comprise a thickness along a periphery; the structure may comprise a border of the structural substrate along the thickness of the periphery of the fiber panel. The periphery of the fiber panel may comprise an edge; the structure may be formed on the edge. The fiber panel may comprise a compression-formed fiber panel. The fiber panel may comprise a plurality of fibers and a resin configured to bind the fibers. The structure may comprise a feature providing an ancillary component; the feature may comprise a molded resin. The structure may be formed in a hole in the fiber panel. The component may comprise at least one of a center console; floor console; door panel; instrument panel; headliner; overhead console; sun visor.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.