Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.

Jason Denbow

Scott Allen Hansen

Jason Mathew Hipshier

Michael Robert Catlin

Michael John Thomas

Michael G Zimmer

Jennifer A Stroebe

Michael Edward Phillips

A component for a vehicle interior may comprise a composite structure comprising a fiber panel and a cover. The fiber panel may comprise a conductor. The conductor may provide a functional circuit for the composite structure. The conductor may comprise a pattern of electrically conductive threads. Conductive thread may be within the fiber panel. Conductive thread may be stitched into/onto the fiber panel. The conductor may comprise a stitch pattern comprising conductive thread comprising the functional circuit. The functional circuit may comprise a user interface, an input device, an output device, and/or a circuit element. The composite structure may comprise a resin structure for the fiber panel adjacent to the functional circuit. The component may comprise a trim panel, instrument panel, door panel, overhead panel, console, overhead console, floor console, interior trim component, pillar trim, operator control, steering control/wheel, etc.

Vehicle trim component

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Holland, MI, United States of America

Jason Denbow