Vehicle headliner assembly and method of installation
US6575527B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/0815
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A semi-flexible vehicle headliner assembly and a method of installing the same are provided. The headliner assembly includes a headliner piece and a support unit. The headliner piece is bendable to permit variable shaping for installation. A method of installing the headliner assembly with an upper surface to the inside of a vehicle roof is provided which includes the steps of connecting a back side of a support unit to the inside of the vehicle roof and connecting the upper surface of the substrate to the roof of the vehicle temporarily until the substrate can be securely installed.
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