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.
Claims11
A fabric-less part comprising:
- a flexible polyurethane foam body;
- a polyurethane elastomer/foam skin bonded to the foam body;
- a high-density polyurethane foam backing layer bonded to the foam body, wherein the skin is bonded to the backing layer;
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- a second high-density polyurethane foam backing layer bonded to the foam body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.