Vehicle headliner formed of polyester fibers
US6048809A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/682
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved headliner material is formed of two layers formed from two types of polyester fibers. The polyester layers include both binder and non-binder fibers. The binder fibers are provided by an adhesive sheath that melts to secure the binder and non-binder fibers together. The layers are provided with different percentages of binder fibers. One layer is provided with 20% to 30% of binder fibers, with the remainder being non-binder fibers. This layer is less rigid, and provides loft and sound absorption to the headliner material. The other layer is provided with a greater percentage of binder fibers, and preferably, 40% to 60% binder fibers. This layer provides structure and rigidity to the headliner material.
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