Lear Corporation

Thomas Greiner

George B Byma

Richard M&uuml;hlbacher

Richard Muehlbacher

This invention relates to a flexible headliner for an automotive vehicle. The headliner includes a flexible foam core layer having a nominal thickness of greater than 5 millimeters. A cover layer is bonded to a first side of the core layer. A backing layer is bonded to a second side of the core layer opposite the first side. The headliner is sized and shaped to conform to an interior roof of the vehicle. The invention also relates to particular methods of forming the headliner in a mold.

Flexible headliner for automotive vehicle

A modular headliner assembly ( ) includes a headliner ( ) having an appearance surface ( ) and a back surface ( ). At least one component ( ) is disposed adjacent the back surface ( ) of the headliner ( ). Furthermore, an integration sheet ( ) is attached to the back surface for securing the at least one component ( ) to the headliner ( ). A method of manufacturing the headliner ( ) assembly is also disclosed.

Modular headliner assembly and method of making same

The invention relates to a casing module ( ), especially for a pillar ( ) of a motor vehicle, comprising an accommodating space ( ) for an airbag ( ), a fastening device ( ) for fastening the casing module to the pillar ( ), and at least one pivotal section ( ) which can swing outward and which forms at least one part of an outer wall ( ) of the casing module ( ) that is oriented toward the passenger compartment. The aim of the invention is to provided a casing module ( ) which is easier to handle and construct and which, at the same time, ensures the deployment of the inflating airbag ( ) in a reliable and controlled manner. To this end, the accommodating space ( ) is arranged directly adjacent to the outer wall ( ), and the pivotal section ( ) forms at least one part of the accommodating space ( ).

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