公开(公告)号：US20060082179A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10904015

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: Todd DePue ,  Michael Hier ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Randy Reed

Inventor： Todd DePue ,  Michael Hier ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Randy Reed

IPC: B60R13/02

CPC classification number: B60R21/04 ,  B29C44/1271 ,  B60R2021/0435

Abstract: An automotive trim assembly including a substrate made from a first material and having a front surface adapted to face the interior of the automobile and a back surface opposite the front surface. A cover member made from a second foamed material is molded onto at least a portion of the front surface of the substrate so as to provide a soft feel to the trim assembly. An impact countermeasure, also made from the second foamed material, is molded onto at least a portion of the back surface to absorb an impact force from a vehicle occupant. The trim assembly may be made in a two shot molding operation with the substrate being formed in the first shot of the molding process and the cover member and countermeasure being formed in the second shot of the molding process.

Abstract translation: 一种汽车装饰组件，包括由第一材料制成并具有适于面向汽车内部的前表面和与前表面相对的后表面的衬底。 由第二泡沫材料制成的盖构件被模制到基板的前表面的至少一部分上，以便为装饰组件提供柔软的感觉。 也由第二泡沫材料制成的冲击对策被模制到后表面的至少一部分上以吸收来自车辆乘员的冲击力。 修整组件可以在双成型模制操作中制成，其中基材在模制过程的第一次冲击中形成，并且盖构件和对策在模制过程的第二次冲击中形成。

公开(公告)号：US20060082175A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10904010

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Michael Hier ,  Randy Reed

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Michael Hier ,  Randy Reed

IPC: B60N2/46

CPC classification number: B29C44/086 ,  B60N2/78

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved trim part with a multi-feel cover for use in a trim assembly, e.g. a door panel, and to a continuous two-shot molding operation that may be performed utilizing a single mold assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, a trim assembly includes a substrate having an integrated armrest and/or integrated bolster formed by injecting a first material into a first shot mold cavity in a first shot of a molding operation. A cover then is molded to at least a portion of the integrated trim part by injecting into a mold chamber a second foamed material in a second shot of the molding operation. The molded cover defines a first and second thickness with the second thickness being greater than the first thickness to provide a softer feel. The second foamed material produces an outer skin and a light, cellular inner core, within at least the second thickness of the cover, such that the skin deforms and compresses the inner core when a force is applied thereby providing a softer feel.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种改进的装饰部件，其具有用于装饰组件的多触感盖，例如。 门板，以及可以使用单个模具组件执行的连续两次成型操作。 在一个示例性实施例中，修剪组件包括具有集成的扶手和/或整体式枕垫的衬底，所述扶手和/或整体式枕垫通过在模制操作的第一次射出中将第一材料注射到第一射出模腔中而形成。 然后通过在成型操作的第二次射入中将第二发泡材料注入到模具室中，将覆盖件模制到集成饰边部件的至少一部分上。 模制的盖限定第一和第二厚度，第二厚度大于第一厚度以提供更柔软的手感。 第二发泡材料在至少第二厚度的外壳内产生外皮和轻细胞内芯，使得当施加力时，皮肤变形并压缩内芯，从而提供更柔软的手感。

公开(公告)号：US20050206623A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10802308

申请日：2004-03-17

Applicant: David Hein ,  Todd DePue ,  Michael Cass

Inventor： David Hein ,  Todd DePue ,  Michael Cass

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1024 ,  G09F13/22

Abstract: A touch sensitive electroluminiescent (EL) switch is provided in a vehicle for actuating a vehicle accessory. A dielectric layer is adjacent to a rear electrode layer. A phosphor layer is adjacent to the dielectric layer. A transparent electrode layer includes a pad adjacent to the phosphor layer, and a substantially concentric conductive trace is adjacent to the phosphor layer and is spaced from the pad in the transparent electrode layer. The phosphor layer is disposed between the rear electrode layer and the pad and defines an illuminated region when energized by a first voltage. The substantially conductive trace and the pad cooperate to define a detection region substantially coinciding with the illuminated region when energized by a second voltage.

Abstract translation: 在车辆中提供触摸敏感的电致发光（EL）开关，用于致动车辆附件。 电介质层与后电极层相邻。 磷光体层与电介质层相邻。 透明电极层包括与磷光体层相邻的焊盘，并且基本同心的导电迹线与荧光体层相邻并且与透明电极层中的焊盘间隔开。 磷光体层设置在后电极层和焊盘之间，并且当被第一电压通电时限定发光区域。 基本上导电的迹线和焊盘协调以限定当被第二电压激励时基本上与被照射区域重合的检测区域。

公开(公告)号：US20050134023A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10745348

申请日：2003-12-22

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Michael Hier ,  Todd Depue

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Michael Hier ,  Todd Depue

IPC: B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/215

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a trim panel for concealing an air bag. The panel comprises a substrate and a cover over the substrate. The cover includes a cover skin. The panel also comprises a tear seam having at least a portion comprising a pattern of alternating residual wall thicknesses in the panel. At least one embodiment of the present invention also relates to a method for making a trim panel for concealing an air bag.

Abstract translation: 在至少一个实施例中，本发明涉及一种用于隐藏气囊的装饰板。 面板包括衬底和衬底上的覆盖物。 盖子包括盖子皮肤。 该面板还包括具有至少一部分的撕裂接缝，该部分包括面板中具有交替残留壁厚的图案。 本发明的至少一个实施例还涉及一种用于制造用于隐藏气囊的装饰板的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050121818A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10731244

申请日：2003-12-09

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Robert Adams ,  Michael Hier ,  Todd DePue

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Robert Adams ,  Michael Hier ,  Todd DePue

IPC: B29C45/00 ,  B29C45/16 ,  B29C70/78 ,  B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/215 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29C70/30

CPC classification number: B60R21/205 ,  B29C45/0053 ,  B29C45/1671 ,  B29C45/1675 ,  B29C70/78 ,  B29C2045/0093 ,  B29L2031/3005 ,  B29L2031/3038 ,  B60R21/2165

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an airbag assembly and a trim component for vehicle including the step of providing a first mold structure having a first surface formed therein, a second mold structure having a second surface formed therein and a third mold structure having a third surface formed therein. The first mold structure and the second mold structure are positioned to define a first cavity. A first material is introduced into the first cavity to form a substrate. The substrate and the third mold structure are positioned to define a second cavity. A second material is introduced into the second cavity to form at least one of a portion of an airbag assembly and an outer layer overmolded onto the substrate. Additionally, a scrim material may be disposed within the second cavity to produce a hinge having an embedded layer of scrim material.

Abstract translation: 一种制造安全气囊组件和车辆装饰部件的方法，包括提供其中形成有第一表面的第一模具结构的步骤，具有形成在其中的第二表面的第二模具结构和在其中形成有第三表面的第三模具结构 。 第一模具结构和第二模具结构被定位成限定第一腔。 将第一材料引入第一腔体以形成基底。 基板和第三模具结构被定位成限定第二腔。 将第二材料引入到第二腔中以形成气囊组件的一部分和包覆模制到基底上的外层中的至少一个。 此外，稀松布材料可以设置在第二空腔内以产生具有嵌入层的稀松布材料的铰链。

公开(公告)号：US20070205621A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11745771

申请日：2007-05-08

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  Robert Adams

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  Robert Adams

IPC: B62D39/00 ,  B29C45/04

CPC classification number: B29C45/16 ,  B29C44/0407 ,  B29C44/086 ,  B29C45/1675 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  B29L2031/3005 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B5/20 ,  B32B27/065 ,  B32B27/302 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B2250/03 ,  B32B2250/44 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2605/08 ,  B60R21/04 ,  Y10T428/233 ,  Y10T428/239 ,  Y10T428/249989 ,  Y10T428/249991

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an interior component part having a relatively rigid substrate portion and a padded portion. The molding tool used to form the substrate portion includes a first mold part and a second mold part that form a substrate molding cavity into which a thermoplastic olefin is injected. The padded portion is formed by the first mold part and a third mold part that define a pad forming cavity. A mixture of a thermoplastic elastomer and a blowing agent is injected into the pad forming cavity. The expanded blown elastomer is enveloped within a skin formed when the blown elastomer contacts a cooled mold surface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成具有相对刚性的衬底部分和衬垫部分的内部部件的方法和装置。 用于形成基板部分的模制工具包括形成注射有热塑性烯烃的基材模制腔的第一模具部件和第二模具部件。 填充部分由第一模具部分和限定垫形成腔的第三模具部分形成。 将热塑性弹性体和发泡剂的混合物注入到衬垫形成腔中。 膨胀的吹塑弹性体被包封在当吹塑弹性体接触冷却的模具表面时形成的皮肤中。

公开(公告)号：US20070138833A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11313460

申请日：2005-12-20

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue

IPC: B60R13/02

CPC classification number: B60R21/04

Abstract: An energy absorption device for use in a vehicle interior includes a first body having a protrusion defining an axially extending outer serrated surface, and a second body having a cavity defining an axially extending inner serrated surface. The protrusion is at least partially inserted into the cavity to at least partially support the first body relative to the second body. Upon an impact at least partially in the axial direction, one of the protrusion and the cavity is moved relative to the other to absorb at least some of the impact energy. An energy absorption vehicle interior assembly includes an energy absorption device connected between an interior vehicle trim member and a vehicle trim mounting member.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆内部的能量吸收装置包括具有限定轴向延伸的外锯齿表面的突起的第一主体和具有限定轴向延伸的内锯齿表面的空腔的第二主体。 突出部至少部分地插入空腔中，以相对于第二主体至少部分地支撑第一主体。 在至少部分地沿轴向的冲击时，突起和空腔中的一个相对于另一个移动以吸收至少一些冲击能量。 能量吸收车内组件包括连接在内部车辆装饰构件和车辆装饰件安装构件之间的能量吸收装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070077374A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11163109

申请日：2005-10-05

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue ,  Randy Reed

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue ,  Randy Reed

IPC: B29C45/00 ,  B60R13/00

CPC classification number: B29C45/1671 ,  B29C45/14811 ,  B29C45/1676 ,  B29K2713/00 ,  B29K2715/003 ,  B29K2995/002 ,  B29L2031/3005 ,  B29L2031/3041 ,  B60R13/02 ,  B60R2013/0281

Abstract: In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to automobile interior trim panel having an insert molded trim cover sheet. In at least one embodiment, the automobile interior trim panel is made by providing a trim cover sheet within a first mold cavity and introducing a first resin into the first mold cavity to form a door panel sub assembly comprising a door panel portion secured to the trim cover sheet. In this embodiment, the door panel portion has a first upper door panel portion having a portion circumscribing the trim cover sheet and a lower door panel portion below the first upper door panel portion. The method further comprises providing the door panel sub assembly within a second mold cavity, and introducing a second resin less rigid that the first material into the second mold cavity to form a second upper door panel portion over and secured to at least a portion of the first upper door panel portion.

Abstract translation: 在至少某些实施例中，本发明涉及具有镶嵌模制装饰覆盖片的汽车内饰板。 在至少一个实施例中，汽车内装饰板是通过在第一模腔内设置装饰盖板并将第一树脂引入第一模腔中形成的门板子组件制成的，该门板子组件包括固定到装饰件上的门板部分 封面。 在该实施例中，门板部分具有第一上部门板部分，其具有围绕装饰盖板的部分和在第一上部门板部分下方的下部门板部分。 该方法还包括将门板子组件设置在第二模腔内，并且引入较少刚性的第二树脂，使得第一材料进入第二模腔中以在第二模腔中形成第二上门板部分，并将其固定到至少一部分 第一上门板部分。

公开(公告)号：US20070057401A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11162546

申请日：2005-09-14

Applicant: David Dooley ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  Randy Reed

Inventor： David Dooley ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  Randy Reed

IPC: B29C45/14 ,  B29C37/00

CPC classification number: B29C45/1671 ,  B29C45/14221 ,  B29C45/1635 ,  B29L2031/3014 ,  B29L2031/3041 ,  Y10T428/24612

Abstract: A method of making automobile interior panels includes a step in which a first insert is positioned in the cavity formed by a first and second mold section. The first insert is trimmed by a first lifter to form a trimmed first insert. A first resin is subsequently introduced into a second mold cavity such that this first resin bonds to the trimmed first insert. Complex interior panels are formed by utilizing additional lifters and/or mold sections to define mold cavities and paths for introducing additional resins.

Abstract translation: 一种制造汽车内部面板的方法包括将第一插入件定位在由第一和第二模具部分形成的空腔中的步骤。 第一个插入物由第一个升降器修剪，以形成一个修剪的第一个插入物。 随后将第一树脂引入到第二模腔中，使得该第一树脂与修剪的第一插入物结合。 通过利用额外的升降器和/或模具部分来形成复杂的内部板，以限定用于引入附加树脂的模腔和路径。

公开(公告)号：US20060279100A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US11160088

申请日：2005-06-08

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley

IPC: B60R13/01

CPC classification number: B29C45/1642 ,  B29C45/045 ,  B29C45/1628 ,  B29C45/1676 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  B29L2031/3005 ,  B60R13/02 ,  B60R13/0243 ,  B60R2013/0281

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved bolster with a soft feel for use in a trim assembly, and to a continuous two-shot molding operation that may be continuously performed utilizing a single mold assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the bolster includes a substrate formed by co-injecting a first and second material into a first shot mold cavity in a first shot of a molding operation. In a second shot mold cavity, a cover is formed on at least a portion of the substrate by co-injecting into a mold chamber a third and fourth material in a second shot of the molding operation. The fourth material defines an outer skin surrounding the third material which may include a foamed material to provide a soft, light cellular inner core such that when a force is applied to the cover, the outer skin will deform and compress the inner core, providing a soft feel to the bolster.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于装饰组件的柔软手感的改进的枕头，以及可以使用单个模具组件连续执行的连续两次模制操作。 在示例性实施例中，枕头包括通过在模制操作的第一次射击中将第一和第二材料共同注射到第一射出模腔中而形成的基底。 在第二模具模腔中，通过在模制操作的第二次射出中通过共注入模具室中的第三和第四材料，在至少一部分基底上形成盖。 第四材料限定围绕第三材料的外皮，其可以包括泡沫材料以提供柔软的轻质细胞内芯，使得当力施加到盖时，外皮将变形并压缩内芯，从而提供 手感柔软。