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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2023
Filed:
Oct. 06, 2021
Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., Novi, MI (US);
Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., Novi, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle interior component configured to provide an illuminated display/image and comprising a composite structure is disclosed. The component may comprise a cover providing a surface for the illuminated display/image and a substrate; the cover may comprise a cover layer, bottom layer and/or intermediate layer. The cover layer may comprise a surface layer and a base layer. The base layer and/or bottom layer may comprise a reinforcing layer. The surface layer, cover layer and/or base layer may comprise a pigment. The surface layer, cover layer and/or bottom layer may comprise a colorant (or pigment, dye, etc.). The bottom layer may comprise a pattern region comprising the image, a mask and/or light-blocking layer. The composite structure may comprise the cover, a functional layer, spacer/buffer layer, diffuser layer, sensor grid, capacitive sensor, textile and/or base/substrate. The cover surface may comprise a skin.