Calsonic Kansei North America, Inc.

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Brian Bober

Justina Strzelecki

An attachment structure is configured to be installed in a vehicle interior. The attachment structure includes an outer skin and an ornament embedded in the outer skin. The attachment structure further includes a plate which provided on an underside of the outer skin. The outer skin is disposed between the ornament and the plate. The attachment structure also includes a base positioned at an underside side of the plate and configured to be coupled to the plate, and a cushion. The cushion may be positioned between the outer skin and the plate, or between the plate and the base.

Installation structure and method for decorative badging of vehicle interiors

An attachment structure for a decorative vehicle component includes a base having a recess therein, a skin covering the base, and an ornament coupled to the base over a portion of the skin. The ornament includes a boss structured to engage with the recess so as to be inserted within the recess. A fastener couples the boss to the recess. An upper surface of the ornament is substantially flush with an upper surface of the skin. The recess and the boss are configured to locate the ornament relative to the base.

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New Paris, IN, United States of America

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