Fabric-less part and method of making same
AssigneeLear Corporation
InventorsAsad S. Ali, Terri L. Tahnoose
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Abstract
A fabric-less part and a method of making same are disclosed. The fabric-less part may include a flexible polyurethane foam body, a high-density polyurethane foam backing layer bonded to the foam body, and a polyurethane elastomer skin bonded to the backing layer. Alternatively, the backing layer may be eliminated and the polyurethane elastomer skin is directly bonded to the flexible polyurethane foam body. The fabric-less part may be an automotive interior part such as a pillar trim, headrest, trim panel, instrument panel, door panel, armrest, or part of an automotive seat such as a seat cushion.
Claims18
A fabric-less part comprising:
- a flexible polyurethane foam body;
- and
- a polyurethane elastomer/foam skin bonded to the foam body.
A method of making a fabric-less part, the method comprising:
- spraying a polyurethane elastomer/foam on an article-defining surface of a mold to form a polyurethane elastomer skin;
- and
- pouring a flexible polyurethane foam on the polyurethane elastomer/foam skin to form a foam body bonded to the skin.
A method of making a fabric-less part, the method comprising:
- spraying a polyurethane elastomer on an article-defining surface of a mold to form a polyurethane elastomer skin;
- dispensing a high-density polyurethane foam on the polyurethane elastomer skin to form a backing layer bonded to the skin;
- and
- pouring a flexible polyurethane foam on the backing layer to form a foam body bonded to the backing layer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.