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AssigneeShanghai Yanfeng Inqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
InventorsAnthony DeGrote, Christopher Kring, Scott Allen Hansen
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A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a composite structure comprising a substrate and light guide and surface/cover with holes/pattern of apertures configured for illumination (by a light source/module) to provide an interface/display (with decorative and/or instrumentation region). The light guide may comprise a resin material formed as the set of projections in the pattern of apertures. The cover may comprise a decorative layer with backing configured to provide a visual/surface effect (e.g. natural material, wood veneer, etc.); the display may present a visual/decorative effect when illuminated at the pattern of apertures/light guide. The interface/display at the surface (by illuminated light guide/pattern of holes) may present indicia for a vehicle system and/or decorative effect. The component may comprise a trim/trim panel, instrument panel/dashboard, door panel/armrest, console, overhead trim/headliner, pillar/structure, seat, etc.
A component for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior configured to provide illumination from a light source comprising:
A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim component comprising the steps of:
A component for a vehicle interior comprising a surface configured to be illuminated by a light source to present an interface for an occupant of the vehicle interior comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.