Flexible headliner for automotive vehicle
US6832810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249982
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a flexible headliner for an automotive vehicle. The headliner includes a flexible foam core layer having a nominal thickness of greater than 5 millimeters. A cover layer is bonded to a first side of the core layer. A backing layer is bonded to a second side of the core layer opposite the first side. The headliner is sized and shaped to conform to an interior roof of the vehicle. The invention also relates to particular methods of forming the headliner in a mold.
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