Door trim bolster with electroluminescent lamp and injection molding method of making same
US7237933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2013/0287
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive interior component including an electroluminescent lamp capable of emitting visible light. The electroluminescent lamp of the component may integrally molded with a polymer body to define a unitary assembly. The interior component may be, for example, a bolster mounted to a door trim panel for concealing an opening in the door panel. The electroluminescent lamp is mounted to the door bolster and emits that visible light, when powered, for illuminating a portion of the door trim panel. A covering may be provided over the electroluminescent lamp through which the visible light is transmitted. The assembly of the interior component and the electroluminescent lamp may be formed by an injection molding process.
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