IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0952415
(2007-12-07)
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등록번호 |
US-7798548
(2010-10-11)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Embach, James T.
- Bryant, Wade W.
- Cox, Simon
- Walsh, Benjamin
- Webster, Pierre R.
- Tant, Therese A.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
6 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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A flexible trim panel attaches to a surface of a vehicle interior and includes a compression-molded thermoplastic foam layer and a textile fabric or synthetic leather layer, such as expanded polyurethane or PVC material. The panel has a compression-molded surface feature in an inner and outer layer,
A flexible trim panel attaches to a surface of a vehicle interior and includes a compression-molded thermoplastic foam layer and a textile fabric or synthetic leather layer, such as expanded polyurethane or PVC material. The panel has a compression-molded surface feature in an inner and outer layer, and may have a pocket and a zipper closure. An LED, EL ribbon, or other lighting device is connected to a transparent zipper closure. A composite trim panel is also provided having a compression-molded EVA foam layer and an outer layer. The layers form a composite piece that is attachable to a seat, an instrument panel, or a door. A vehicle interior includes a seat, an instrument panel, a door, and at least one composite trim panel. A transparent closure device connects to the composite trim panel, and a lighting device having a variable property is positioned adjacently to the transparent closure device.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. A composite trim panel for use in a vehicle interior, the composite trim panel defining a cavity with a collapsible volume and comprising: an inner layer constructed of an expanded foam material; an outer layer forming an appearance surface; and a flexible closure devic
The invention claimed is: 1. A composite trim panel for use in a vehicle interior, the composite trim panel defining a cavity with a collapsible volume and comprising: an inner layer constructed of an expanded foam material; an outer layer forming an appearance surface; and a flexible closure device; wherein the composite trim panel is substantially flexible, and has each of an upper portion and a lower portion together defining an opening at an interface between said upper portion and said lower portion, with said opening being alternately opened and closed via the flexible closure device, and wherein said inner layer and said outer layer are compression-molded together to form the composite trim panel, the composite trim panel being attachable to a surface of the vehicle interior. 2. The composite trim panel of claim 1, wherein said expanded foam material is one of: ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), cross-linked polyethylene, and a renewably sourced foam material, and wherein said outer layer is one of a textile fabric, a renewably sourced material, and leather. 3. The composite trim panel of claim 1, wherein said expanded foam material is ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and said outer layer is a synthetic leather material. 4. The composite trim panel of claim 3, wherein said synthetic leather material is selected from the group of a thermoplastic polyurethane material and a thermoplastic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material. 5. The composite trim panel of claim 1, wherein said surface is selected from the group of a vehicle seat, a center console, a headliner, an instrument panel, and a vehicle door. 6. The composite trim panel of claim 1, further comprising a molded surface feature, wherein said molded surface feature is compression-molded into both of said inner layer and said outer layer. 7. The composite trim panel of claim 1, wherein said flexible closure is configured as a zipper closure. 8. The composite trim panel of claim 7, further comprising a lighting device that is operatively connected to said zipper closure; wherein said zipper closure is at least partially constructed of a transparent material, and wherein said lighting device is operable for illuminating said zipper closure. 9. The composite trim panel of claim 8, wherein said lighting device is selected from the group of a light-emitting diode (LED) device and an electro-luminescent (EL) ribbon. 10. A composite trim panel for use with a vehicle interior, the composite trim panel comprising: an inner layer constructed of a thermoplastic foam material; an outer layer forming an appearance surface, wherein said outer layer defines a collapsible pocket in conjunction with said inner layer; and a flexible closure device adapted for closing a flexible opening defined at an interface between said inner layer and said outer layer; wherein said inner layer and said outer layer are compression-molded to form the composite trim panel that is attachable to a surface of the vehicle interior, said surface being selected from the group of a vehicle seat, a center console, an instrument panel, and a vehicle door. 11. The composite trim panel of claim 10, wherein said outer layer is selected from the group of a textile fabric and a synthetic leather material. 12. The composite trim panel of claim 11, wherein said outer layer is said synthetic leather, and wherein said synthetic leather is selected from the group of a thermoplastic polyurethane material and a thermoplastic PVC material. 13. The composite trim panel of claim 10, further comprising a molded surface feature, wherein said molded surface feature is compression-molded into both of said inner layer and said outer layer. 14. The composite trim panel of claim 10, wherein the flexible closure device is a zipper closure operable for opening and closing said flexible opening. 15. The composite trim panel of claim 14, wherein said zipper closure is at least partially constructed of transparent material, and is selectively illuminable using a lighting source that is operatively connected to said zipper closure. 16. A vehicle interior comprising: a seat; an instrument panel; a door; a flexible closure device; and at least one composite trim panel defining a cavity with a collapsible volume, and that is operatively connected to at least one of said seat, said instrument panel, and said door; wherein said at least one composite trim panel is substantially flexible, and has each of an upper portion and a lower portion together defining an opening at an interface formed between said lower and said upper portion, said opening being alternately opened and closed and via the flexible closure device, and wherein said composite trim panel is constructed of a compression-molded composite of a thermoplastic foam material and a synthetic outer layer. 17. The vehicle interior of claim 16, wherein said thermoplastic foam material is one of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, cross-linked polyethylene, and a renewably sourced foam material, and wherein said synthetic outer layer is one of a textile fabric and an expanded synthetic material. 18. The vehicle interior of claim 17, wherein said flexible closure assembly is transparent, and is operatively connected to said at least one composite trim panel, the vehicle interior further comprising a lighting device operatively connected to said flexible closure device and operable for backlighting said flexible closure device. 19. The vehicle interior of claim 18, wherein said lighting device is selected from the group of a light-emitting diode (LED) device and an electro-luminescent (EL) ribbon.
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