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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2020
Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., Novi, MI (US);
Anthony DeGrote, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Christopher Kring, Zeeland, MI (US);
Scott Allen Hansen, Holland, MI (US);
Shanghai Yanfeng Inqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., Novi, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a composite structure comprising a substrate and light guide and surface/cover with holes/pattern of apertures configured for illumination (by a light source/module) to provide an interface/display (with decorative and/or instrumentation region). The light guide may comprise a resin material formed as the set of projections in the pattern of apertures. The cover may comprise a decorative layer with backing configured to provide a visual/surface effect (e.g. natural material, wood veneer, etc.); the display may present a visual/decorative effect when illuminated at the pattern of apertures/light guide. The interface/display at the surface (by illuminated light guide/pattern of holes) may present indicia for a vehicle system and/or decorative effect. The component may comprise a trim/trim panel, instrument panel/dashboard, door panel/armrest, console, overhead trim/headliner, pillar/structure, seat, etc.