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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 19, 2023
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2020
Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., Novi, MI (US);
Scott Allen Hansen, Holland, MI (US);
Anthony DeGrote, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Chris J. Harmelink, Wyoming, MI (US);
Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., Novi, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component provides a user interface with a display/image when illuminated. The component comprises a composite structure with a cover material providing a light-transmissive effect and a surface providing a surface effect (grain/wood texture) visible when the display is off. The image is presented at the cover surface when the display is on. The cover may comprise a wood veneer with backing (paper, fiber material, etc.). The composite structure may comprise a mask layer and a lens, filter, colorant, etc. The user interface may include a sensor. The light source may comprise a display panel, LED/array, module, etc. The image is visible at the user interface when display functionality is in operation; when display functionality is not in operation the surface effect of the cover (e.g. wood texture) is visible with substantially no indication of display functionality.