초록 ▼

A unique material is disclosed for use in trim panels, such as headliners. The unique material includes a central polyester honeycomb core, and outer polyester layers providing an I-beam construction. In a most preferred embodiment of this invention, the layers are all formed of polyester such that

A unique material is disclosed for use in trim panels, such as headliners. The unique material includes a central polyester honeycomb core, and outer polyester layers providing an I-beam construction. In a most preferred embodiment of this invention, the layers are all formed of polyester such that portions trimmed away from the panel are easily recycled. In addition, since the honeycomb core is formed of a thermoplastic, it is easily molded to desired shapes. The honeycomb core provide good strength to weight characteristics and also good acoustic characteristics.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A vehicle headliner trim panel comprising:a central honeycomb core formed of a moldable plastic material, said honeycomb core having two opposed outer faces;pad layers disposed on each of said outer faces to create an I-beam combination with said core, each said pad layer being non

[ We claim:] [1.] A vehicle headliner trim panel comprising:a central honeycomb core formed of a moldable plastic material, said honeycomb core having two opposed outer faces;pad layers disposed on each of said outer faces to create an I-beam combination with said core, each said pad layer being non-woven and formed of a combination of low melt and high melt fiber pieces, said low melt pieces will melt upon application of heat;a decorative trim layer placed on a face of one of said pad layers spaced from said core; andsaid core, said pad layers and said trim layer being shaped into a non-planar configuration.