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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 27, 2022
Filed:
Dec. 08, 2020
Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., Novi, MI (US);
Ivo Erler, Düsseldorf, DE;
Jesus Maria Galan Garcia, Düsseldorf, DE;
Norbert Truxa, Düsseldorf, DE;
Natalie Bogdanov, Langenfeld, DE;
Wei Lange-Mao, Hagen, DE;
Lucas Eyl, Wuppertal, DE;
Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., Novi, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle interior component configured to provide a user interface for interaction with a vehicle system is disclosed. The component may comprise a composite structure comprising a substrate, cover and functional layer. The user interface may comprise a light source/display and an input device comprising a switch and/or control element. The switch may project through a hole in the cover. The functional layer may comprise a soft layer, foam, fleece, fabric, textile, spacer, etc.; the functional layer may comprise a light-transmissive material. The light source/display may provide illumination through a light-transmissive section of the substrate, the functional layer and/or the cover. Illumination may indicate location of the input device. The light-transmissive section of the substrate may comprise illuminated display elements for the light display. Operation of the user interface may comprise an animation effect from illumination of display elements in a sequence.