Fabric-covered vehicle interior panel
AssigneeFaurecia Interior Systems, Inc.
InventorHugo Piccin
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Abstract
A vehicle interior panel includes a decorative fabric layer adhered to a concave side of a perforated substrate. Attachment of the fabric layer is via an adhesive layer initially provided in the form of a film. The film is laminated to the fabric layer, which is then adhered to the substrate via the film. Perforations can be formed through the film prior to lamination. The panel is suitable for use over an audio speaker or other device.
Claims14
A vehicle interior panel comprising a decorative fabric layer adhered to a concave portion of an outer side of a perforated substrate by an adhesive layer between the fabric layer and the concave portion of the substrate, the outer side facing toward a passenger cabin of a vehicle when the panel is installed in the vehicle, wherein the adhesive layer is an adhesive film having the shape of the concave portion of the substrate, and wherein the adhesive layer is perforated.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.