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An integrated interior trim and electrical assembly for use in an automotive vehicle includes an integrated electrical junction box and an interior trim panel. The interior trim panel has a generally rigid substrate covered by an aesthetically pleasing covering material. The junction box includes a

An integrated interior trim and electrical assembly for use in an automotive vehicle includes an integrated electrical junction box and an interior trim panel. The interior trim panel has a generally rigid substrate covered by an aesthetically pleasing covering material. The junction box includes a flexible printed circuit board, a rigid printed circuit board, a busbar and insulator assembly, and a conductive deposited trace. The integrated interior trim and electrical assembly employs a sheet-like electrically conductive circuit layer which distributes electricity between a switch and an electricity activated device. A sheet-like electrically conductive layer is partially external from and partially disposed inside of an electrical junction box wherein it is electrically connected to one or more of the other circuit layers also contained within the junction box. Portions of the sheet-like electrically conductive layer external to the junction box are also suitable for integration with a series of occupant operable switches. Another aspect of the present invention employs a conductive elastomeric pad between internal circuit layers. A portion of an electrical junction box is molded within an interior trim panel substrate. Integrated interior trim and electrical assembly, a sheet-like electrically conductive layer is formed and affixed within an interior trim panel.

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[ The invention claimed is:] [1.] An integrated assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprising:an interior trim panel having a substrate and an aesthetic covering material;a first occupant operable switch mounted upon said interior trim panel;a second occupant operable switch mounted upon said

[ The invention claimed is:] [1.] An integrated assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprising:an interior trim panel having a substrate and an aesthetic covering material;a first occupant operable switch mounted upon said interior trim panel;a second occupant operable switch mounted upon said interior trim panel;a sheet-like electrically conductive layer having multiple circuit traces electrically connected to said switches, said sheet-like layer being secured to said substrate of said interior trim panel and externally extending from said switches;a junction box directly connected to said sheet-like electrically conductive layer; anda first electricity activated device receiving electricity through said sheet-like electrically conductive layer.