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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2001
DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
A method for producing a trim panel with a thin decorative layer on a supporting element. The thin decorative layer is composed of an organic and/or crystalline material which is frangible in a thin layer, in particular natural stone. The method including the steps of: An adhesive and a nonwoven fabric or a film are applied as a plastic fixing film to a surface of the thin decorative layer. A surface of the supporting element later facing the decorative layer is coated with an adhesive. The supporting element is placed with the side not coated with the adhesive into a lower mold. The decorative layer with the plastic fixing film is roughly cut to size and placed with its uncoated surface onto the surface of the supporting element coated with the adhesive and positioned. An elastic element is positioned on the decorative layer with the plastic fixing film. Pressure is applied to the side of the elastic element facing away from the decorative layer, the decorative layer adapting itself to the form of the surface of the supporting element and adhesively bonding to the supporting element. The composite structure composed of the supporting element and the decorative layer is removed from the lower mold and an outer contour of the composite structure composed of the supporting element and the decorative layer is machined to the final dimensions. The plastic fixing film is removed from the decorative layer by the action of heat and/or solvent.