WO2017165172A1 - Composant destiné à un intérieur de véhicule - Google Patents

Composant destiné à un intérieur de véhicule Download PDF

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WO2017165172A1
WO2017165172A1 PCT/US2017/022569 US2017022569W WO2017165172A1 WO 2017165172 A1 WO2017165172 A1 WO 2017165172A1 US 2017022569 W US2017022569 W US 2017022569W WO 2017165172 A1 WO2017165172 A1 WO 2017165172A1
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Werner Klusmeier
Peter THEILHORN
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Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co Ltd
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  • the present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior.
  • the present invention also relates to a component for a vehicle interior having two or more different cover materials.
  • the present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior.
  • the component may comprise a base and a cover secured to the base comprising a support layer, a first cover material and a second cover material.
  • the first cover material may be secured to the support layer and the second cover material may be secured to the support layer.
  • the support layer may comprise a groove; an edge of the first cover material and an edge of the second cover material may terminate in the groove.
  • the first cover material may be joined to the second cover material at the groove.
  • the component may comprise an adhesive in the groove configured to bond the edge of the first cover material and the edge of the second cover material to the support layer in the groove.
  • the component may comprise a thread configured to join the first cover material to the support layer and the second cover material to the support layer.
  • a foam may be configured to couple the cover to the base.
  • the cover may comprise an adhesive configured to bond the first cover material to the support layer and to bond the second cover material to the support layer; the adhesive may be activated as the foam is formed between the cover and the base.
  • the present invention also relates to a method for producing a component for a vehicle interior.
  • the component comprises a cover provided in a shape and backed with a foam material in an apparatus comprising a first tool.
  • the method may comprise the steps of (a) providing a support layer in a shape; (b) applying a first adhesive to the support layer; (c) placing a first cover material and a second cover material onto the support layer with the first adhesive to form a cover that is provided substantially in the shape of the support layer; (d) providing a base; (e) introducing foam material into the first tool to form a formed component comprising the base, the cover, the first adhesive and the foam material; and (f) removing the formed component from the first tool.
  • the method may further comprise the steps of forming a groove into the support layer; and applying an edge of the first cover material and an edge of the second cover material to the support layer in the groove of the support layer.
  • the applying step may include using at least one of (a) a second tool, (b) a wedge to apply the edge of the first cover material and the edge of the second cover material to the groove of the support layer.
  • the method may further comprise the steps of (a) applying a second adhesive to the groove of the support layer; and (b) applying the edge of the first cover material and the edge of the second cover material to the second adhesive at the groove of the support layer.
  • the first tool may comprise a feature; the groove of the support layer may be aligned with the feature of the first tool as the cover is placed onto the first tool.
  • the method may further comprise the steps of (a) sewing the first cover material to the support layer; and (b) sewing the second cover material to the support layer.
  • the method may further comprise the step of sewing the first cover material to the second cover material.
  • the apparatus may comprise an injection mold and a heating system; the first cover material and the second cover material may be secured to the support layer by at least one of (a) heat, (b) heat from the heating system, (c) pressure, (d) an exothermic reaction forming the foam material and generating heat in the first tool.
  • the first cover material and the second cover material may be secured to the support layer by an adhesive that is activated when the formed component is formed.
  • the support layer may comprise at least one of (a) a foil, (b) a film, (c) a sheet; the foam material may comprise at least one mixture of polyurethane, combination of a reaction mixture, foam material, polyurethane foam, urethane foam, injection -molded material, injected foam material, plastic, resin.
  • the present invention further relates to a component for a vehicle interior.
  • the component may comprise a base layer; and a cover layer secured to the base layer; the cover layer may comprise a support layer, a first cover material and a second cover material; the first cover material may be secured to the support layer and the second cover material may be secured to the support layer; the first cover material may include at least one material characteristic that is different from at least one material characteristic of the second cover material.
  • the support layer may include a groove provided along a length of the support layer; an edge of the first cover material may be located within the groove and an edge of the second cover material may be located within the groove. The edges of the first cover material and the second cover material may be joined together in the groove to form a seam.
  • the component may further comprise a foam layer provided between the base layer and the cover layer; the foam layer may join the base layer to the support layer of the cover layer.
  • FIGURE 1A is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE IB is a schematic perspective cut-away view of a vehicle showing the vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 1C is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 2A is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 2B is a schematic cross-section side view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 3A to 3F are schematic perspective views of a vehicle interior component illustrating the formation of the vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 4A to 4H are schematic perspective views of a vehicle interior component illustrating the formation of the vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 5A to 5F are schematic cross-section side views of a vehicle interior component illustrating the formation of the vehicle interior component using a tool according to an exemplary embodiment. DESCRIPTION
  • a vehicle V is shown schematically including a vehicle interior I.
  • the vehicle interior I may include one or more interior components, including an instrument panel IP, a floor console FC, doors D and seats ST.
  • the interior components of the vehicle may include component panels, such as trim panels, providing the exterior visible surfaces for the interior components.
  • a vehicle component 10 such as a trim component, for a vehicle interior is shown schematically according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the component 10 may comprise a base layer 50 and a cover layer 20 secured to the base layer 50.
  • the base layer 50 may comprise a rigid or semi-rigid substrate or backing structure that may provide structural rigidity or support for the trim component 10.
  • the base layer 50 may comprise an injected molded part, a substrate, a backing, a reinforcement, a panel, a fiber panel, a rigid panel, or other structure.
  • the base layer 50 may be constructed from any suitable material or materials, including but not limited to thermoplastics, plastics, and other polymer materials.
  • the cover layer 20 may provide a visible exterior surface for the component 10 and may include regions with different material characteristics (e.g., material type, visual appearance, color, pattern, texture, surface finish, etc.).
  • the cover layer 20 may comprise a support layer 30, a first cover material 22 and a second cover material 24.
  • the support layer 30 may comprise a film, a foil or a sheet constructed from any suitable material, including but not limited to plastic or polymer materials, synthetic materials, or natural materials.
  • the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 may be secured to the support layer 30.
  • the first cover material 22 may comprise a first surface type PY and the second cover material 24 may comprise a second material or surface type PZ. As shown schematically in FIGURE 2A, the first material surface type PY may be different than the second surface type PZ.
  • the first surface type PY may differ from the second surface type PZ in terms of material type, color, pattern, texture, surface finish, visual appearance, form or other differentiating characteristic.
  • the first and the second cover materials 22 and 24 may comprise any suitable type of material or combination of materials, such as but not limited to fabrics, textiles, leathers, plastics, polymers, vinyl, synthetic materials, or natural materials. As shown schematically in FIGURE 2A, the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 may collectively provide a multi-section cover layer 20 for the vehicle component 10.
  • the cover layer 20 may be secured to the base layer 50.
  • a foam layer 40 may be provided between the cover layer 20 and the base layer 50.
  • the foam layer 40 may be secured to support layer 30 on one side of the foam layer 40 and secured to the base layer 50 on the opposing side of the foam layer 40.
  • the foam layer 40 may provide padding or cushioning for the component 10 and may comprise any suitable material.
  • the foam layer 40 may function to secure the cover layer 20 to the base layer 50.
  • the support layer 30 may include a groove 32 provided along a length of the support layer 30.
  • the groove 32 may be positioned at an intermediate location between the ends 30a and 30b of the support layer 30.
  • the groove 32 may be provided as any suitable type of groove, indentation, debossment, channel or similar structure formed into the support layer 30.
  • the first cover material 22 may be provided on one side of the groove 32 and the second cover material 24 may be provided on the opposing side of the groove 32.
  • an edge 22a of the first cover material 22 may terminate in the groove 32 and an edge 24a of the second cover material 24 may terminate in the groove 32.
  • the edges 22a and 24a may each be pressed down or inserted into the groove 32 to position the edges 22a and 24a next to one another within the groove 32 to join the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 together along the length of the groove 32 of the support layer 30.
  • the support layer 30 may be formed into any desired shape prior to securing the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 to the support layer 30 to form the cover layer 20.
  • a securing material 60 may be applied to the support layer 30.
  • the securing material 60 may comprise an adhesive that is applied to the surface of the support layer 30, including the surface located within the groove 32.
  • the adhesive 60 may be applied to the support layer 20 by a spray gun SG.
  • the adhesive 60 may comprise a pressure-activated adhesive, heat-activated adhesive or other type of adhesive suitable for securing the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 to the support layer 30.
  • a pressure-activated adhesive, heat-activated adhesive or other type of adhesive suitable for securing the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 to the support layer 30.
  • an application tool such as a glue gun GG, may be used to apply adhesive 60 to the surface of the support layer 30 located within the groove 32.
  • the first and second cover materials 22 and 24 may be secured to the support layer 30 using an alternative securement means, such as one or more fasteners.
  • the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 may be placed over the support layer 30 and pressed onto the support layer 30 to secure the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 to the support layer 30 to form the cover layer 20.
  • a tool W such as a wedge tool, may be used to press or position the edges 22a and 24a of the first and second cover materials 22 and 24 into the groove 32 so that the edges 22a and 24a are fitted within the groove 32.
  • a tool W such as a wedge tool
  • the first cover material 22 being secured to the support layer 30 may have a first material type PY and the second cover material 24 being secured to the support layer 30 may a have a different second material type PZ.
  • the layer of adhesive (or other securing material) 60 applied to the surface of the support layer 30 may allow the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 to remain secured to the support layer 30 to form the cover layer 20.
  • a cover layer 20 may comprise a first cover material 220 having a first material type PY and a second cover material 240 having a second material type PZ.
  • the first cover material 220 may include an edge 220a and the second cover material 240 may include an edge 240a.
  • the first cover material 220 and the second cover material 240 may be secured together at edges 220a and 240a.
  • edges 220 and 240a are stitched together with thread T using a needle N in order to form a seam S connecting first cover material 220 and second cover material 240 together.
  • seam S may provide a decorative effect and/or structural effect for the trim component 10.
  • the seam S may be formed by gluing, bonding, welding or other suitable method.
  • the support layer 30 may be formed into any desired shape and the groove 32 may be formed into the support layer 30. As shown schematically in FIGURE 4C, the support layer 30 may be formed into any desired shape and the groove 32 may be formed into the support layer 30. As shown
  • an adhesive 60 may be applied to the surface of the support layer 30, including within the groove 32.
  • the adhesive 60 may be applied to the support layer 30 using a spray gun SG and/or a glue gun GG.
  • the first and second cover materials 220 and 240 may be placed onto the support layer 30 and secured to the support layer 30 by the adhesive layer 60 provided on the surface of the support layer 30.
  • the seam S joining the first and second cover materials 220 and 240 together may be positioned over the groove 32 and pressed or inserted into the groove 32.
  • the seam S may be inserted into the groove 32 using a tool W, such as a wedge tool.
  • a tool W such as a wedge tool.
  • the seam S of the joined first and second cover materials 220 and 240 may be inserted into the groove 32 so that the edges 220a and 240a are concealed from view.
  • excess material from either or both of the first and the second cover materials 220 and 240 near the edges 220a and 240a may be placed into the groove 32.
  • the cover layer 23 may comprise the first cover material 220 having a first material type PY and the second cover material 240 have a second material type PZ that is different from the first material type PY.
  • the first material type PY and the second material type PZ may provide the cover layer 23 with a multi-sectioned surface.
  • the component 10 may comprise a cover 20 provided in a shape and backed with a foam material 40.
  • the method may use an apparatus having a first tool M to produce the component 10 by (i) providing a support layer 30 in the shape of the cover 20; (ii) applying a first adhesive 60 to the support layer 30; (iii) placing a first cover material 22 and a second cover material 24 onto the support layer 30 with the first adhesive 60 to form the cover 20 in the shape substantially similar to the shape for the support layer 30; (iv) providing a base layer 50; (v) introducing the foam material 40 into the first tool M; (vi) using the first tool M to form the component 10 comprising the base layer 50, the cover layer 20, the first adhesive 60, and the foam material 40.
  • the method for producing the component 10 may further include forming a groove 32 into the support layer 50 and applying an edge 22a of the first cover material 22 and an edge 24a of the second cover material 24 into the groove 32.
  • the edges 22a and 24a may be applied to the groove 32 using a second tool W, such as a wedge. See FIGURES 3A-3F.
  • the method for producing the component 10 may further include applying a second adhesive 60 to the groove 32 of the support layer and applying the edges 22a and 24a of the first and the second cover materials 22 and 24 to the second adhesive 60 at the groove 32 of the support layer. See FIGURES 3A-3F.
  • the first tool M may include a feature F and the groove 32 of the support layer 30 and the edges 22a and 24a of the first and second cover materials 22 and 24 may be aligned with the feature F when the cover panel 20 is placed onto the first tool M.
  • the method for producing the component 10 may further include sewing the first cover material 22 to the support layer 30 and sewing the second cover material 24 to the support layer 30.
  • the method for producing the component 10 may further include securing the first cover material 22 to the second cover material.
  • the edge 22a of the first cover material 22 may be secured to the edge 24a of the second cover material.
  • the apparatus may comprise an injection mold and a heating system where the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 are secured to the support layer 30 by at least one of heat, heat from the heating system, pressure, and an exothermic reaction forming the foam material and generating heat in the first tool M.
  • the adhesive 60 provided between the first and second cover materials 22 and 24 and the support layer 30 may comprise an adhesive material that is activated when the component 10 is formed in the first tool M.
  • the support layer 30 may comprise at least one of a foil, a film, and a sheet
  • the foam 40 may comprise at least one mixture of polyurethane, combination of a reaction mixture, a foam material, a polyurethane foam, a urethane foam, an injection mold material, an injected foam material, a plastic, and a resin.
  • the trim component 10 may comprise a base layer 50 and a cover layer 20.
  • the base layer 50 may provide the structural support for the trim component 10.
  • the base layer 50 may be made from any suitable material, including but not limited to, natural fibers and polymers and other plastics and thermoplastics (e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene, copolymers, compressed fibers, TPO, filled plastics, polycarbonate, ABS blends, ABS, etc.), or any suitable combination of materials.
  • the base layer 50 may be formed in any desired shape, size and configuration and may include additional features (e.g., apertures for door locks and handles, molded-in designs, etc.).
  • the base layer 50 may be formed using any suitable method, including but not limited to injection molding, thermoforming.
  • the cover layer 20 may comprise a support layer 30 and a first cover material 22 and a second cover material 24provided on the support layer with the edges of the first and second cover materials 22 and 24 positioned over a groove 32 defined into the support layer 30.
  • the cover layer 20 may include an adhesive layer 60 provided between the support layer 30 and the first and second cover materials 22 and 24.
  • the adhesive layer 60 may be a heat or pressure activated adhesive so that the first and second cover materials 22 and 24 are not fully secured to the support layer prior to forming the trim compartment 10.
  • a mold tool M can be provided for forming the trim component 10 from the base layer 50 and the cover layer 20.
  • the mold M includes a top mold part MT and a bottom mold part MB.
  • the top mold part MT may conform to the shape of the base layer 50 that is pre-formed prior to being inserted into the mold tool M.
  • the base layer 50 may be applied to the top mold part MT and may be shaped based on the shape of the top mold part MT.
  • the bottom mold part MB can include a feature F to position the edges of the first cover material 22 and the second cover material 24 into the groove 32 of the support layer 30 comprising the cover panel 20.
  • the feature F may be provided as a ridge, rib or other protrusion extending from the bottom mold part MB. According to an exemplary embodiment, the feature F may be positioned to engage the cover layer 20 along the groove 32 when the trim component 10 is formed in the mold tool M.
  • the base layer 50 may be inserted into the mold tool M and against the top mold part MT and the cover layer 20 may be inserted into the mold tool M and against the bottom mold part MB when the mold tool M is in an open position.
  • the mold tool M may be moved to a closed position where a cavity C is provided between the base layer 50 and the cover layer 20.
  • a foam material 40 such as polyurethane foam or similar material, may be injected into the cavity C to form the foam layer 40 between the base layer 50 and the cover layer 20.
  • the foam layer 40 can also function to secure the base layer 50 to the cover layer 20.
  • the adhesive 60 provided between support layer 30 and first and second cover materials 22 and 24 can be activated (e.g., by applying heat and/or pressure to the trim component 10 formed in the mold tool M) to secure and bond the support layer 30 to the first and second cover materials 22 and 24 to form the trim component 10.
  • the top mold part MT and the bottom mold part MB of the mold tool M can be separated and the formed trim component 10 may be removed from the mold tool M.
  • the trim component 10 may be formed using the mold tool M to provide a trim component 10 with two cover materials 22 and 24 where each cover material 22 and 24 comprise different material types.
  • apparatus of the present inventions can comprise conventional technology (e.g. as implemented in present configuration) or any other applicable technology (present or future) that has the capability to perform the functions and

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L'invention concerne un composant destiné à un intérieur de véhicule. Le composant peut comprendre une base et un couvercle placé sur la base. Le composant peut comprendre un matériau en mousse positionné entre la base et le couvercle. Le couvercle peut comprendre une couche de support, un premier matériau de couvercle et un second matériau de couvercle. Les premier et second matériaux de couvercle peuvent être fixés à la couche de support par un adhésif. Le premier matériau de couvercle peut comprendre un type de matériau différent de celui du second matériau de couvercle. La couche de support peut comprendre une rainure prévue le long d'une longueur de la couche de support. Les premier et second matériaux de couvercle peuvent comprendre des bords qui sont insérés dans la rainure. Les bords des premier et second matériaux de couvercle peuvent être assemblés pour former une couture et la couture peut être appliquée sur la rainure de la couche de support.
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