公开(公告)号：US5733631A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-31

申请号：US627738

申请日：1996-04-02

Applicant: Josh Kelman

Inventor： Josh Kelman

IPC: B29C41/08 ,  B29C41/20 ,  D04H1/00 ,  D04H1/54 ,  D04H13/00 ,  B60R13/02

CPC classification number: B29C41/20 ,  B29C41/08 ,  D04H1/558 ,  Y10T428/237 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/249962

Abstract: A soft panel has a layer formed from thermoplastic fiber clusters comprised of a very high percentage of crooked matrix fibers and a very low percentage of crooked binder fibers with a lower melt temperature and wherein the fibers have a plurality of bends that entangle the fibers together in the clusters. The fiber clusters are blown onto a first foraminous screen that defines a retainer side of the fiber layer and through which air is being drawn. A second foraminous screen is then added to compact the fiber clusters and define a skin side of the fiber layer. Hot air is then circulated through the compacted fiber clusters to melt the binder fibers to fuse the matrix fibers together where they touch to form an integral soft springy fiber cluster layer to the shape of the screens. The second screen is then removed and a layer of thermoplastic power is sprayed onto a thermoplastic veil draped over the fiber cluster layer while the latter remains on the first screen and air is drawn through this screen and the veil to retain the power layer in place. A skin and a retainer are then bonded to the fiber cluster layer.

Abstract translation: 软面板具有由热塑性纤维簇形成的层，该热塑性纤维簇由非常高百分比的弯曲基质纤维和非常低百分比的具有较低熔融温度的弯曲粘合剂纤维组成，并且其中纤维具有多个弯曲，这些弯曲将纤维缠结在一起 集群。 纤维簇被吹到限定纤维层的保持器侧并且被吸入空气的第一有孔筛网上。 然后加入第二有孔屏幕以压缩纤维簇并限定纤维层的皮肤侧。 热空气然后通过压实的纤维簇循环，以熔化粘合剂纤维，以将基质纤维熔合在一起，在那里它们接触以形成整体柔软的弹性纤维簇层到屏幕的形状。 然后移除第二个屏幕，并且将一层热塑性动力喷涂在覆盖在纤维簇层上的热塑性面纱上，同时保留在第一个屏幕上，并且空气被吸入该屏幕和面纱以将功率层保持在适当的位置。 然后将皮肤和保持器结合到纤维簇层。

公开(公告)号：US5593182A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-14

申请号：US523038

申请日：1995-09-01

Applicant: Colin Frost

Inventor： Colin Frost

IPC: B60R13/02 ,  B60R21/04

CPC classification number: B60R13/025 ,  B60R21/04 ,  B60R13/0206 ,  B60R2021/0435

Abstract: A trim assembly for a vehicle providing energy absorption between a body member and a trim cover and a plurality of energy absorbing pins therebetween that are either permanently plastically deformed upon the cover initially being impacted or that are elastically deformed to absorb kinetic energy as the cover is impacted.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的修整组件，其在主体构件和装饰罩之间提供能量吸收，并且其间的多个能量吸收销，其被永久地塑性变形在盖上，其最初被冲击或者弹性变形以吸收动能，因为盖是 受到影响

公开(公告)号：US5580083A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-03

申请号：US537520

申请日：1995-10-02

Applicant: Thomas G. Parker

Inventor： Thomas G. Parker

IPC: B29C37/00 ,  B29C41/18 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B29C41/18 ,  B29C37/0057 ,  B29C37/0067 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B29L2031/3038

Abstract: A cover for an air bag unit is disclosed having a patterned tear seam therein defined by a partially bonded material same as the cover material. Apparatus for forming the cover includes a thin shell mold having an inner surface that is heated to melt thermoplastic material cast thereon. A powder box adapted to contain thermoplastic material therein for distribution onto the thin shell mold carries a gasket having a shape corresponding to the tear seam shape. The powder box and gasket are adapted to be connected to the thin shell mold for forming a sealed footprint on the inner surface during distribution of the cast material against heated surface portions of the thin shell mold to form a thermoplastic cover with a narrow gap therein conforming to the desired tear seam pattern. The cover while in the shell mold is coated along the margins of the gap with a plastic parting agent and then more of the same or similar thermoplastic material is deposited in the gap and over the parting agent to form a partially bonded thermoplastic tear seam.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于气囊单元的盖，其中具有图案化的撕裂缝，其中由与覆盖材料相同的部分粘合材料限定。 用于形成盖的装置包括具有内表面的薄壳模，其被加热以熔化在其上浇铸的热塑性材料。 适于在其中容纳热塑性材料以分配到薄壳模具上的粉盒载有具有对应于撕裂缝形状的形状的垫圈。 粉盒和垫片适于连接到薄壳模具，用于在将铸造材料分配到薄壳模具的加热表面部分的同时在内表面上形成密封的足迹，以形成其中具有狭窄间隙的热塑性盖 到期望的撕裂缝图案。 在壳模具中的盖子沿着间隙的边缘用塑料分离剂涂覆，然后更多的相同或相似的热塑性材料沉积在间隙中并且在分型剂上方以形成部分粘合的热塑性撕裂缝。

公开(公告)号：US5539259A

公开(公告)日：1996-07-23

申请号：US476596

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Scott M. Filion ,  Colin C. Frost ,  Denis L. Moore ,  Richard D. Roberge ,  Vincent J. Yedlin

Inventor： Scott M. Filion ,  Colin C. Frost ,  Denis L. Moore ,  Richard D. Roberge ,  Vincent J. Yedlin

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B62D1/04 ,  B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60Q5/003 ,  B60R21/21658 ,  Y10T307/786

Abstract: A steering wheel (12) incorporates an air bag unit (22). The air bag unit has a cover door (30) with a transducer (38) molded in a deformable front wall (35) of the cover door. The transducer can be a force sensitive resistor (38) which is operably connected to an electrical circuit (42) that actuates a horn (44) when the circuit senses a change in the resistance of force sensitive resistor (38). The force sensitive resistor (38) produces a suitable change in resistance when hand pressure is exerted on the front wall (35).

公开(公告)号：US5501890A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-26

申请号：US373450

申请日：1995-01-17

Applicant: Daniel H. Mills

Inventor： Daniel H. Mills

IPC: B29C33/04 ,  B29C37/00 ,  B29C41/18 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B32B1/04

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  B29C33/046 ,  B29C37/0057 ,  B29C41/18 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29L2031/3005 ,  B29L2031/3038 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/1376 ,  Y10T428/15 ,  Y10T428/23 ,  Y10T428/233 ,  Y10T428/239 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/2495

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for forming a cover for an air bag deployment opening, the cover having a tear seam defined by a reduction in thickness of the cover. The cover can be formed as an unitary part of an outer skin layer for an automobile interior trim structure. The apparatus includes a thin shell having an inner surface upon which a thermoplastic material is cast to form the outer skin. A multiplicity of pins are disposed on and extend away from a backside thereof to transfer heat to the inner surface. The density of the pins is reduced on the portion of the backside of the shell proximate the portion of the inner surface upon which the tear seam of the outer skin is to be formed. The shell can be heated or cooled by using a plurality of nozzles to impinge heated or cooled air onto predetermined locations of the backside. A cover and tear seam construction is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于形成用于气囊展开开口的盖的方法和装置，所述盖具有由盖的厚度减小限定的撕裂缝。 盖可以形成为用于汽车内部装饰结构的外表层的整体部分。 该装置包括具有内表面的薄壳，热塑性材料在其上被铸造以形成外皮。 多个销设置在其后侧并从其背面延伸以将热量传递到内表面。 在靠近外表皮的撕裂接缝的内表面的部分附近壳体的背面部分上，销的密度减小。 可以通过使用多个喷嘴将壳体加热或冷却，以将加热或冷却的空气冲击到背侧的预定位置。 还公开了覆盖和撕裂缝结构。

公开(公告)号：US5482336A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-09

申请号：US328856

申请日：1994-10-25

Applicant: Alan S. Rouse ,  Robert Juzwiak ,  Colin Frost

Inventor： Alan S. Rouse ,  Robert Juzwiak ,  Colin Frost

IPC: B60R19/52 ,  B62D25/08

CPC classification number: B60R19/52

Abstract: An impact resistent flexible grille is located in an impact zone at a front end of an automobile having a grille support structure and an energy absorbing bumper. The flexible grille is rigidly fastened to the grille support structure and the bumper by rigid attachments that are located so that the flexible grille flexes to avoid damage when the front bumper collapses rearwardly responsive to a front end impact. Elastomeric tethers connect deflected portions of the flexible grille to the grille support structure to guide them back to their original position when the bumper returns to its original position. In one arrangement, the rigid attachments are located along a vertical centerline of the flexible grille and an elastomeric tether connects each upper corner of the flexible grille to the grille support structure. In a second arrangement, sides of the flexible grille are rigidly attached to the grille support structure on a horizontal centerline and an upper end of the flexible grille is connected to the grille support structure by a plurality of elastomeric tethers. In a third arrangement, an integral nib of the flexible grille is snapped into an aperture of the bumper and moves forwardly in the aperture of the bumper to accommodate initial movement of the bumper when it collapses rearwardly.

Abstract translation: 抗冲击性柔性格栅位于具有格栅支撑结构和能量吸收保险杠的汽车前端的冲击区域中。 柔性格栅通过刚性附件刚性地固定到格栅支撑结构和保险杠，刚性附件被定位成使得当前保险杠响应于前端冲击而向前折叠时，柔性格栅弯曲以避免损坏。 弹性系绳将柔性格栅的偏转部分连接到格栅支撑结构，以在保险杠返回到其初始位置时将其引导回其原始位置。 在一种布置中，刚性附件沿着柔性格栅的垂直中心线定位，并且弹性系绳将柔性格栅的每个上角连接到格栅支撑结构。 在第二布置中，柔性格栅的侧面在水平中心线上刚性地附接到格栅支撑结构，并且柔性格栅的上端通过多个弹性体系绳连接到格栅支撑结构。 在第三种布置中，柔性格栅的整体笔尖被卡扣在保险杠的孔中，并且在保险杠的孔中向前移动以适应保险杠在向后折叠时的初始运动。

公开(公告)号：US5464661A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-07

申请号：US248649

申请日：1994-05-25

Applicant: Maureen M. Lein ,  Gary F. Pelletier ,  Jeffrey D. Goad ,  Chinsoo S. Lee

Inventor： Maureen M. Lein ,  Gary F. Pelletier ,  Jeffrey D. Goad ,  Chinsoo S. Lee

IPC: B05D1/36 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B05D3/10 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B05D7/02 ,  B05D7/14 ,  C08J7/06 ,  C23C14/20

CPC classification number: B05D1/025 ,  B05D5/068 ,  B05D2401/90

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a metallized part using the island coating method, including spray depositing a primer layer, basecoat layer, or combined primer/basecoat layer. Each layer contains an increased amount of film forming polymer by using liquid CO.sub.2 as a supplemental carrier along with a reduced amount of organic solvent carrier thereby reducing waste disposal costs and environmental concerns. Further, this modified island coating system can be used to deposit layers of 1.5 to 2.0 mils thick and maintain the aesthetic properties of the metallizing island coating system at a reduced cost and with minimal variability among parts.

Abstract translation: 一种使用岛涂法制造金属化部件的方法，包括喷涂沉积底漆层，底涂层或组合底漆/底涂层。 每层通过使用液体CO 2作为补充载体以及减少量的有机溶剂载体而含有增加量的成膜聚合物，从而减少废物处理成本和环境问题。 此外，该改性岛涂料系统可用于沉积1.5至2.0密尔厚的层，并且以降低的成本和部件之间的变化最小化来保持金属化岛涂层系统的美学特性。

公开(公告)号：US5431437A

公开(公告)日：1995-07-11

申请号：US865296

申请日：1992-04-08

Applicant: Lawrence R. Nichols ,  Bruce Woodward ,  William C. Delatore

Inventor： Lawrence R. Nichols ,  Bruce Woodward ,  William C. Delatore

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B60R21/20

CPC classification number: B60Q5/003 ,  B60R21/21658

Abstract: A steering wheel (12) incorporates an air bag unit (22). The air bag unit has a cover door (30) that has a bladder (38) with an air chamber (39) in communication with a pressure sensor (40). The pressure sensor is incorporated in an electrical circuit (42) that is actuated when the pressure sensor senses pressure within the bladder to be above a predetermined value. The electrical circuit is connected to a horn (44) such that when the bladder is pressed, the horn is actuated.

Abstract translation: 方向盘（12）包括气囊单元（22）。 气囊单元具有盖门（30），盖盖（30）具有气囊（38），空气室（39）与压力传感器（40）连通。 压力传感器结合在电路（42）中，当电压传感器将气囊内的压力感测到高于预定值时被激励。 电路连接到喇叭（44），使得当气囊被按压时，喇叭被致动。

公开(公告)号：US5421608A

公开(公告)日：1995-06-06

申请号：US202069

申请日：1994-02-25

Applicant: Thomas Parker ,  Peter Iannazzi ,  John Gray ,  Lee Gridley

Inventor： Thomas Parker ,  Peter Iannazzi ,  John Gray ,  Lee Gridley

IPC: B29C44/16 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  B29C44/16 ,  B29L2031/3038

Abstract: A laminated instrument panel has a door cover for concealing a supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system in a vehicle passenger compartment that includes a skin flap that is an integral part of the skin of the instrument panel. The skin flap is cast out of position and collapsed into the correct position when an elastomeric foam layer is foamed in place beneath the cast skin. This forms slanted grooves in the skin at the juncture of the flap and the adjacent skin of the instrument panel that have little or no gap at the surface of the skin. The skin flap can be shaped to provide a flush door or a raised door with an overlapping front edge.

Abstract translation: 层叠仪表板具有用于隐藏车辆乘客室中的补充充气限制（SIR）系统的门盖，该车厢乘客舱包括作为仪表板的皮肤的组成部分的皮瓣。 当弹性体泡沫层在铸塑表面下方发泡时，皮瓣被抛出位置并塌陷到正确的位置。 这在皮肤的接合处和仪器板的相邻皮肤处在皮肤表面形成很少或没有间隙的皮肤中形成倾斜的凹槽。 皮瓣可以成形为提供具有重叠前缘的平齐门或升高的门。

公开(公告)号：US5378014A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-03

申请号：US159957

申请日：1993-12-01

Applicant: Robert Cooper

Inventor： Robert Cooper

IPC: B60R21/2165 ,  B60R21/22

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  B60R2021/21652

Abstract: A dual door arrangement is insert molded in a decorative automotive instrument panel to create an opening for air bag deployment. The arrangement comprises two self hinging sheet metal doors that are attached to a thermoplastic frame by integral clips. One door has an outwardly projecting lip embedded in the instrument panel that initiate a central slit in the instrument panel for propagating the air bag opening. The other door has a depressed shelf that underlies the lip and adjacent margin of the first door to provide several advantages including helping the lip to initiate the central slit.

Abstract translation: 双门装置被插入模制在装饰性汽车仪表板中以形成用于气囊展开的开口。 该装置包括两个自铰式金属门，其通过一体的夹子附接到热塑性框架。 一个门具有嵌入在仪表板中的向外突出的唇缘，其启动仪表板中的中心狭缝，用于传播气囊开口。 另一扇门具有位于第一门的唇缘和相邻边缘之下的凹陷的搁架，以提供若干优点，包括帮助唇缘启动中央狭缝。