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公开(公告)号：US12024231B2
公开(公告)日：2024-07-02
申请号：US17567830
申请日：2022-01-03
Inventor： Junwei Zhang
CPC classification number: B62D25/145 , B60K37/00
Abstract: A cross-member structure/assembly for a vehicle providing an instrument panel is disclosed. The assembly may comprise a composite structure/assembly comprising a plastic beam structure and a metal structural support section to reinforce the plastic beam structure. The assembly may comprise a metal structural member and/or metal bracket member. The assembly may provide structural reinforcement and integrate vehicle systems/subsystems with the instrument panel. The assembly may comprise a set of sections/segments such as an arrangement of beam/structure sections, mounting sections, and structural elements including members, webs, flanges, stiffeners, reinforcement, plates, walls, surfaces, etc. The assembly may comprise an intermediate structural support section configured to support the beam structure. The metal structural support section may be assembled with the plastic beam structure; the metal structural member may be formed with the plastic beam structure (e.g. insert molding, over-molding, etc.). The metal may comprise an alloy such as steel, aluminum, magnesium, etc.
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公开(公告)号：US20240181882A1
公开(公告)日：2024-06-06
申请号：US18430737
申请日：2024-02-02
Inventor： Alexander Stieglitz , Michael Gerard Zimmer , Xia Qun , Ni Jiawen , Wei Jing , Yichen Zhou
IPC: B60K35/21
CPC classification number: B60K35/21 , B60K2360/33
Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed; a method for producing the component is also disclosed. The component comprises a base and a cover comprising an exterior surface providing the visible surface and an interior surface; the visible surface at the cover may comprise a display operated by light source/panel configured to present an image at an image presentation area. The image presentation area may comprise a formed image presentation area; the formed image presentation area may comprise at least one formed hole formation segment comprising at least one formed hole formation based on a hole pattern segment for a pattern image area. The image presentation area of the cover may comprise each formed hole formation comprising formed hole formation segments; each formed hole formation may comprise an opening through the cover generally corresponding to a hole of the hole pattern segment. A composite visual effect may be presented at the cover of the component; the external surface of the cover may comprise a surface effect such as by a veneer configured to provide a visual effect; the formed image presentation area is configured to provide a visual effect such as by the image illuminated at the display from the light source/panel. The formed hole formations for the image presentation area of the cover may comprise laser-formed openings formed through the internal surface and external surface of the cover.
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公开(公告)号：US11958440B2
公开(公告)日：2024-04-16
申请号：US17110809
申请日：2020-12-03
Inventor： Tao Chen , Jiandong Yu , Yan Gao
IPC: B60R7/04
CPC classification number: B60R7/04
Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a track and a console configured to latch to the track and unlatch from the track to move along the track. The component may comprise a drive mechanism comprising a motor, a first cable to move the console forward and a second cable to move the console rearward. The component may comprise a controller and a retaining mechanism comprising an actuator and a lock mechanism. The controller may send a signal to the actuator to actuate the lock mechanism and may send a signal to the drive mechanism to move the console. The actuator may be configured to move a pin into engagement with a hole in the track to secure the console to the track. The lock mechanism may comprise a set of pins configured to engage a set of holes in the track.
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公开(公告)号：US20230331069A1
公开(公告)日：2023-10-19
申请号：US18211238
申请日：2023-06-17
Inventor： Michael Robert Catlin , Thomas Scott Hodgson , Shane M. Vorac , Weining Song , Xiaohui Pan , Xinqing Zhu
IPC: B60H3/00
CPC classification number: B60H3/0007 , B60H2003/0042 , B60H2003/0057
Abstract: A component configured to dispense scent in a vehicle interior may comprise a scent-dispensing apparatus configured for at least one scent-dispensing cartridge (removable/replaceable) containing scent media. The apparatus may comprise an actuator operable in a bypass mode or for selection/actuation of a cartridge. A selected cartridge may be actuated from a sealed state to prevent airflow to an unsealed state to allow airflow across/through scent media and into the vehicle interior. The actuator may comprise a mechanism (e.g. slider, cam mechanism); each cartridge may comprise a valve mechanism actuated by the actuator; each mechanism may comprise a spring. The scent-dispensing apparatus may comprise a retainer to retain the scent-dispensing cartridge for use and to release the scent-dispensing cartridge for removal and a plunger to present the scent-dispensing cartridge to facilitate removal. The component may comprise a console, overhead console, floor console, center console, etc.
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公开(公告)号：US20230271549A1
公开(公告)日：2023-08-31
申请号：US18310893
申请日：2023-05-02
Inventor： Jixiang ZHANG , Jing GU
Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior may comprise a display system comprising a light source and a composite structure comprising a base layer, an intermediate layer and a cover layer. The base layer may comprise a surface comprising a set of elements. The composite structure may present a composite visual effect contributed by the composite structure and/or a visual effect contributed by light from the light source. The visual effect contributed by the composite structure may comprise a visual effect without light from the light source and/or a visual effect with light from the light source transmitted through the composite structure. The composite visual effect of the display system may comprise a visual effect of the form/elements of the base layer and/or the form/visual object/pattern of the intermediate layer and/or the form/visual object/pattern of the cover layer.
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公开(公告)号：US20230211727A1
公开(公告)日：2023-07-06
申请号：US17966052
申请日：2022-10-14
Inventor： Christopher Kring , Dale Todd Glynn , Scott Allen Hansen , James Bradley Price , Bryan Todd Jones , Tyler Lacroix , Michael Robert Catlin
Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior may comprise a housing; a cover structure comprising a cover surface; and a user interface at the cover surface comprising a light display. The light display may comprise a light guide comprising a projection. The cover structure may comprise a cover base and a cover layer. The cover layer may be molded on the cover base. The cover base may comprise the light guide. The cover layer may comprise an aperture. The projection may extend into the aperture. The cover base may comprise an aperture, recess, notch and/or indentation. The cover layer may comprise a generally opaque material preventing visibility of a recess in the cover base. The cover base may comprise a different color and/or softness than the cover layer. The cover structure may comprise apertures and/or recesses for the light guide.
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公开(公告)号：US20230192010A1
公开(公告)日：2023-06-22
申请号：US18111528
申请日：2023-02-17
Inventor： Ivo Erler
CPC classification number: B60R13/02 , B41J3/4073
Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior may be illuminated and may comprise a cover formed on a substrate. The substrate and/or cover may be at least partially light-transmissive. The cover may present a visual and/or surface effect on its exterior surface. The visual effect may comprise an illumination effect when illuminated. The cover may comprise a base layer formed on a cover layer. The cover may comprise a coating formed on the cover layer. The cover may present a texture visible through the coating. The cover may comprise a set of light-transmissive sections to provide illumination. The light-transmissive sections may comprise voids, holes or openings in the cover. The cover may comprise a deposited material formed on the substrate. The deposited material may comprise resin. The deposited material may comprise a form on the substrate. A method of forming the component is also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US11679648B2
公开(公告)日：2023-06-20
申请号：US17463496
申请日：2021-08-31
Inventor： Michael Robert Catlin , Thomas Scott Hodgson , Shane M. Vorac , Weining Song , Xiaohui Pan , Xinqing Zhu
IPC: B60H3/00
CPC classification number: B60H3/0007 , B60H2003/0042 , B60H2003/0057
Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior configured to dispense scent in a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a scent-dispensing apparatus comprising a module configured for at least one scent-dispensing cartridge (removable/replaceable) containing scent media. An actuator may be configured to operate the module in a bypass mode or for selection/actuation of a cartridge. A selected cartridge may be actuated from a sealed state to prevent airflow through scent media to an unsealed state to allow airflow across/through scent media and into the vehicle interior. The actuator may comprise a mechanism (e.g. slider, cam mechanism); each cartridge may comprise a valve mechanism actuated by the actuator; each mechanism may comprise a spring. The module may comprise a fan to provide airflow. The component may provide a user interface. The component may comprise a console, overhead console, floor console, center console, etc.
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公开(公告)号：US11535164B2
公开(公告)日：2022-12-27
申请号：US17242986
申请日：2021-04-28
Inventor： Randy Len Arendsen , Tyler T. Grab , Adam R. Gofton
Abstract: A vehicle interior component comprising a cover rotatably coupled to a base at a pivot joint is disclosed. The component may comprise a mechanism comprising a projection engaging a first surface when the cover is closed and engaging a ramp as the cover is rotated between closed and open positions. The pivot joint may comprise an axle to provide an axis of rotation. The pivot joint may comprise the projection on the axle. One of the projection and the ramp may slide along the other as the cover opens and/or closes. The mechanism may comprise a cam surface and a follower. The base and/or cover may flex at the pivot joint. The cover may comprise a door, bin or sunglass bin. The component may comprise a console, center stack/console, floor console, overhead console, instrument panel, door panel, etc.
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公开(公告)号：US20220153220A1
公开(公告)日：2022-05-19
申请号：US17592971
申请日：2022-02-04
Inventor： Jennifer A. Stroebe , Michael G. Zimmer
IPC: B60R21/205 , B60R13/02 , B60R21/2165
Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior configured to provide a moveable panel/door is disclosed. The component may comprise a structural substrate and a reinforcement for the panel at a hinge area. The reinforcement may comprise a stitch pattern to reinforce the hinge area during movement of the panel. The stitch pattern may comprise thread sewn into the structural substrate. The stitch pattern may be pressed into a surface of the structural substrate. The structural substrate may comprise a compression-formed component, a generally rigid fiber mat, or a fiber panel. The stitch pattern may be concealed at an exterior surface of the component by a cover. The component may comprise at least one of an instrument panel, a door panel, a trim panel, a trim component, etc. A vehicle interior/trim component comprising a structural substrate with a reinforcement to provide a door/opening for airbag deployment is also disclosed.
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