The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a vehicle trim element, the trim element having a visible face, the manufacturing method comprising the steps of: - arranging at least one textured plastics element on the moulding surface of a mould in accordance with a pattern, - introducing plastics material (26) into the mould such that the plastics material (26) extends against the moulding surface and the at least one textured element, - curing the plastics material (26), and - removing the at least one textured element from the plastics material (26) such that the at least one textured element leaves an imprint of the pattern on the plastics material (26). The invention further relates to an associated trim element.
B29C 33/38 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor characterised by the material or the manufacturing process
B29C 33/42 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor characterised by the shape of the moulding surface, e.g. ribs or grooves
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
The present invention relates to a trim part (10) for a vehicle, comprising a base portion (12) and an effect portion (14), the base portion (12) partially delimiting a receiving portion (18), the receiving portion (18) being arranged on an outer surface (20) of the base portion (12), the effect portion (14) being arranged in the receiving portion (18) and filling the receiving portion (18), the effect portion (14) partially forming an outer surface of the trim part, the effect portion (14) comprising a material having an appearance-related characteristic, the material being such that the appearance-related characteristic varies according to a parameter. The invention also relates to associated production methods.
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a vehicle trim element, the trim element having a visible face, the manufacturing method comprising the steps of: - arranging at least one decorative element (122) on a moulding surface of a mould provided in accordance with a pattern, - introducing plastics material (126) into the mould such that the plastics material (126) extends against the moulding surface and the at least one decorative element (122). One of the at least one decorative element (122) and the plastics material (126) is made of at least one first material and one second material, the other comprising at least the first material. The invention also relates to a trim element obtained in this way.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TRIM ELEMENT HAVING A VISIBLE SURFACE WITH A METAL PATTERN, AND ASSOCIATED TRIM ELEMENT
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a vehicle trim element, the manufacturing method comprising the steps of: - providing at least one decorative element (22) on the moulding surface of a mould in accordance with a pattern, - introducing plastics material (26) into the mould such that the plastics material (26) extends against the moulding surface and the at least one decorative element (22), the at least one decorative element (22) and the plastics material (26) mechanically binding to one another. The at least one decorative element (22) comprises a visible surface having a metal appearance, or the method comprises a step of coating the at least one decorative element (22) with metal after the step of introducing the plastics material (26).
B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
C25D 5/56 - Electroplating of non-metallic surfaces of plastics
B29K 505/00 - Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, as filler
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
5.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE FOR A VEHICLE
A control system that includes a detector configured to detect a movement in a detection zone associated with a vehicle steering wheel, notably a movement of at least one finger of a vehicle driver in the detection zone; and a control unit, connected to the detector and to a display interface. The control system is configured to: activate a menu display control on the display interface following a detection of a first movement of at least one of the driver's fingers directed towards the display interface; following a detection of a second movement of the at least one driver's finger in a first substantially horizontal or vertical direction, scroll through the menus on the display interface based on the second detected movement, with a menu being selected when the driver stops the second movement, and receive a command to validate the selected menu and activate the selected menu.
The invention relates to a locking device (12) comprising: - a support (20), defining an inner cavity (34); the support comprising an opening (38) leading to the inner cavity; and - a catch (22) which is rotatable relative to the support, about an axis of rotation (47), between a blocked position and an unblocked position. The locking device further comprises a biasing member (24) secured to the support. The catch (22) and the biasing member (24) respectively comprise a first (52) and a second (70) magnetic element, capable of exerting magnetic repulsion on one another. A first magnetic repulsion force exerted on the catch (22) in the blocked position is lower than a second magnetic repulsion force exerted on the catch (22) in the unblocked position.
A retaining arrangement for an airbag arrangement configured to apply a holding force to at least one component of the airbag arrangement can comprise a retaining element with at least one loop region in which at least two subsections of the retaining element abut against each other. The retaining arrangement can further comprise at least one fastening arrangement which fastens the at least two subsections to one another and which extends along a longitudinal axis in the at least one loop region. A local tensile strength of the at least one fastening arrangement when viewed along the longitudinal axis increases, at least in some sections, between a first outermost end region and a second outermost end region.
A ventilator that includes a ventilation duct extending along a first axis and having first and second sections adjacent to each other; at least one longitudinal wall extending in the second section; and a flap that is rotatable with respect to the duct. The flap is disposed in the first section. The second section includes at least two channels separated by the at least one longitudinal wall; and the flap has a first and a second panels. Each of the panels is movable with respect to the duct between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position of each of the panels, at least one of the channels of the second section is at least partially blocked by the panel.
An air vent that includes: an aeration duct extending along a main axis and defined by a first internal surface; an outlet portion, defined by a second internal surface, continuous with the first internal surface of the duct; a central element, arranged in the duct along the main axis; and a plurality of longitudinal walls arranged in the duct, parallel to the main axis; each longitudinal wall extending radially between the central element and the first internal surface of the duct. The central element and the longitudinal walls are fixed relative to the duct. The second internal surface has a transverse dimension that decreases starting from the first internal surface of the duct.
A vehicle interior assembly includes a non-visible display facing a surface configured to reflect an image appearing on the display toward an occupant area of a vehicle passenger cabin in which the assembly is installed. The assembly is configured to emit light directly from a light-emitting portion of the surface facing the occupant area. The vehicle interior assembly may include a panel that includes the surface. The panel may be at least partially transparent at the light-emitting portion. The panel may be at least partially transparent at an image-reflecting portion of the surface. The light-emitting portion and the image-reflecting portion may form a continuous planar surface. An icon may be formed when light is emitted from the light-emitting portion of the surface. The icon may be a warning icon.
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
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Vehicle interior panel for use over a deployable airbag
A vehicle interior panel for use over a deployable airbag includes a hinge region with particular thickness profiles to help promote door rotation. The panel includes a substrate comprising a door and an outer perimeter at least partially surrounding the door, with the hinge region having two curved portions spanning at least partially between the door and the outer perimeter. The hinge region has a flatter portion located at least partially between the two curved portions, the flatter portion having a first thickness zone having a first thickness coupled to the outer perimeter and a second thickness zone having a second thickness located between the first thickness zone and the door. The second thickness is greater than the first thickness.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
An air vent is configured to discharge two separate volumetric flows of air in respectively different and intersecting discharge directions. An illuminator provides illumination that is visible to a user of the air vent at an air outlet of the air vent. The illuminator is disposed within or adjacent a housing of the air vent, between the air outlet and a vane of the air vent, or along an air duct of the air vent. A perceived air discharge direction is adjustable with no change in the intersecting discharge directions.
F24F 13/072 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser of elongated shape, e.g. between ceiling panels
13.
CENTER CONSOLE SYSTEM FOR USE IN A VEHICLE INTERIOR, AND VEHICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SUCH SYSTEM
A center console system for use in a vehicle interior can comprise a support structure, a center console, and a vehicle seat movable relative to the support structure along a first direction and a second direction. The center console can be arranged next to the vehicle seat and can be connected to the vehicle seat via a first hinge such that a movement of the vehicle seat is transmitted to the center console. The center console can be connected to the support structure via a second hinge in a rotating manner.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
14.
DISPLAY DEVICE WITH SEMI-REFLECTIVE SURFACE ELEMENT
The invention relates to a display device (100) comprising: - a light source (101) capable of emitting light rays; - a semi-reflective surface element (110) arranged so as to receive the light rays (20) emitted by the light source, and to reflect a portion of the received light rays; wherein the semi-reflective surface element comprises: - a semi-reflective coating; and - an anti-condensation coating.
G02B 1/118 - Anti-reflection coatings having sub-optical wavelength surface structures designed to provide an enhanced transmittance, e.g. moth-eye structures
G02B 1/18 - Coatings for keeping optical surfaces clean, e.g. hydrophobic or photo-catalytic films
15.
Vehicle interior panel having an expandable airbag chute
A vehicle interior panel for use over an airbag and configured to split along a tear seam in an airbag door region of the panel during airbag deployment includes a chute located along a back side of the panel for guiding the airbag toward the airbag door region during airbag deployment. The chute has a wall interconnecting opposite sides of the chute, the wall being configured to split at a predetermined location such that the opposite sides of the chute move away from each other to enlarge the airbag door region during airbag deployment. The wall may have an inner portion and an outer portion. The inner portion may at least partly define an inner surface of the chute. A cavity may be defined between the inner portion and the outer portion of the wall. The inner portion of the wall may include the predetermined location.
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/206 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards in the lower part of dashboards, e.g. for protecting the knees
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
16.
DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING VANES OF AN AIR OUTLET AND AIR OUTLET
A device for adjusting vanes of an air outlet may have a motor having an output shaft for selectively adjusting a first part of the vanes and a second part of the vanes different from the first. The device may also have a motor crank driven by the output shaft and rotatable about a main rotation axis. The device may have a first actuation element and a second actuation element, a first adjustment crank rotatable about a first rotation axis and a first engagement element in which the first actuation element engages or is engageable for rotating the first adjustment crank. A second adjustment crank rotatable about a second rotation axis and having a second engagement element in which the second actuation element engages or is engageable for rotating the second adjustment crank may also be provided.
A vehicle interior panel includes an electromagnet configured to add a localized recess to a base contour of the panel when activated. The recess can provide a visual and tactile feature along the outer surface of the panel to allow a user to interact with the panel. The panel may be touch sensitive and/or include a proximity sensor that triggers formation of the recess.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60Q 3/20 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for lighting specific fittings of passenger or driving compartmentsArrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
FAURECIA EMISSIONS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Hossfeld, Hans-Christoph
Grimm, Katharina
Kaiser, Rolf
Pignard, Frederic
Voigt, Torsten
Abstract
An electric exhaust-gas heating device which can be installed transversely to an exhaust gas flow in an exhaust gas line and through which the exhaust gas to be treated can flow axially is provided with a discoid, gas-permeable, electrically conductive, porous heating element (12) through which exhaust gas can flow axially and which forms a serpentine resistance heating conductor whose adjacent, parallel, elongate conductor segments (26, 28) are spaced apart and laterally delimited by gaps axially extending through the heating element (12). Electrode connections (18, 20) are also provided, which form between them a current path in which the conductor segments (26, 28) are located. The heating element (12) has a circumferential edge (14) having an increased density. Proceeding from each of the two electrode connections (18, 20), a first conductor portion (26) is defined in the current path since the circumferential edge portions (46, 48) into which the first conductor portion (26) transitions at its opposite ends are separated from one another. At least one of the two first conductor portions (26) has a larger cross-section transversely to its longitudinal extent and a lower electrical resistance than additional conductor portions (28) located between the first conductor portions (26).
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
Saurat, David
Abstract
An electric heating device for heating an exhaust gas stream may have a housing, an electric heating element and at least one support rod connected to the heating element and having two opposite ends arranged on the housing. The electric heating element and support rod may be accommodated in the housing. The support rod may be movably arranged on at least one of its ends in a sliding bearing to compensate for a thermally induced change in shape of the support rod. The sliding bearing may be fixedly connected to the housing. The heating device may be provided for use in an exhaust system such as in a motor vehicle, which in particular can handle mass flow rates of more than 600 kg/h.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
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Trim element comprising a guiding device for an airbag, said guiding device comprising an overmolded structure
A trim element having a body and a guiding device integral with the body and including a transversal wall and a flap connected to the transversal wall by a hinge. The flap is movable relative to the transversal wall between a closed position and an opened position. The guiding device has an overmolded structure including a transversal wall portion extending in the thickness of the transversal wall and a flap portion extending in the thickness of the flap. The guiding device further includes a net, having one end overmolded by the transversal wall portion and one central portion overmolded by the flap portion.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
B60R 21/16 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
A vehicle interior panel for use over an airbag includes a hinge layer with a folded portion having nested folds. The folded portion interconnects a first portion embedded in an airbag door region of a panel substrate with a second portion embedded in the panel substrate outside the airbag door region. The nested folds are simpler and faster to form than other types of folds and contribute to improved airbag door kinematics.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
22.
TRIM ELEMENT COMPRISING AN IMAGE PRODUCING UNIT DISPLAYING A FLOATING IMAGE
The present invention relates to a trim element (1) of a vehicle, comprising a covering (4) having a semi-reflective plate (14) defining at least one display area (19), a decorative element (20) and a first image producing unit (6) that emits light beams reflected on the display area. The distance (De), measured in the direction of the light beam emitted by the first image producing unit (6) and separating the first image producing unit from the semi-reflective plate (14), is less than the corresponding distance (Dr), measured in the direction, and in the opposite direction, of said corresponding light beam reflected by the semi-reflective plate, separating the semi-reflective plate from the decorative element (20), a virtual image being created between the decorative element and the semi-reflective plate.
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
B60K 35/215 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays characterised by the combination of multiple visual outputs, e.g. combined instruments with analogue meters and additional displays
The present invention relates to a vehicle trim element (1) comprising a coating element (4) comprising a semi-reflective plate (14) defining at least one display area (19), a decorative element (20), and a first image-producing unit (6) arranged to emit light beams towards the display area, the light beams being reflected from the display area. The coating element comprises a second image-producing unit (35) backlighting the decorative element (20) in order to display luminous areas on the decorative element (20), the second image-producing unit (35) being synchronized with the first image-producing unit (6) so as to give a 3D effect to the image displayed in the display area (19).
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
B60K 35/215 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays characterised by the combination of multiple visual outputs, e.g. combined instruments with analogue meters and additional displays
A holding apparatus for holding a mobile device (such as a smartphone) in a vehicle interior can comprise a support element having a support surface for supporting the mobile device. The support element being movable along a first axis between a raised position and a lowered position. The holding apparatus can further comprise at least one holding element for reversibly holding and releasing the mobile device. The at least one holding element being movable along a second axis between a holding position for holding the mobile device and a release position for releasing the mobile device. The holding apparatus can further comprise a drive device configured to move the support element along the first axis and the at least one holding element along the second axis.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
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TRIM ELEMENT COMPRISING A SEMI-REFLECTIVE PLATE FOR REFLECTING LIGHT FROM AN IMAGE GENERATING UNIT
The present invention relates to a vehicle trim element (1) comprising a coating element (4) that has a semi-reflective plate (14) which forms part of a visible outer surface of the trim element (1) and defines at least one display area (20), the trim element (1) further comprising an image generating unit (6) extending opposite the display area (20) and arranged to display images on the display area (20), the images emitted by the image generating unit (6) being reflected on the display area (20). The semi-reflective plate (14) comprises a first portion (24) having a first reflectivity R1 and a second portion (26) having a second reflectivity R2 that is strictly less than the first reflectivity R1.
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
The structural framework (26) comprises: a first bar (40) and a second bar, extending substantially in a first direction; and a third bar and a fourth bar, which are fastened to the first and second bars and extend substantially in a second direction, which is not parallel to the first direction. The structural framework further comprises an opening, defined by the first and second bars and by the third and fourth bars. The dashboard (24) also comprises at least one surface panel (28, 30, 32), fastened to the structural framework (26) so as to close the opening.
A trim element assembly having a carrier member and a second member element. The carrier member includes a first protrusion with at least one hook portion. The second member element includes a second protrusion having at least one first branch, at least one second branch, and at least one bottom. The first protrusion cooperates with the second protrusion and extends between the at least one first branch and the at least one second branch along a longitudinal direction. The at least one bottom extends in regard to the first protrusion along a transversal direction and the hook portion is arranged in regard to the second member element in the opposite transversal direction. Associated assembling methods are also provided.
A detection device that includes: a substrate having a first and a second side; a force sensor, attached to the first side of the substrate so as to cover a first area; and a conductive track extending on the first side from the force sensor. The detection device further includes: a layer of a first rigid adhesive, attached to the second side of the substrate, so as to cover a second area; the first and second areas being arranged opposite one another; and two through slots in the substrate, surrounding the second area, with the conductive track arranged between the two slots.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARBON CAPTURE IN AN EXHAUST SYSTEM
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC (USA)
Inventor
Hornback, Jerome
Market, Ryan
Prairie, Jeffery
Cvelbar, Randall
Kinnaird, Edward
Bottoms, Scott
Burnett, Anthony
Nash, Robert
Lambrecht, Mark
Abstract
A method and apparatus includes a housing defining an internal cavity, wherein the housing includes at least a first exhaust gas inlet for exhaust gas at a first temperature and a second exhaust gas inlet for exhaust gas at a second temperature greater than the first temperature. The housing further includes at least a first outlet to atmosphere and a second outlet to at least one storage component. At least one heating element is positioned within the internal cavity. Adsorption material is located within the internal cavity, and at least one flow guide directs exhaust gas through the adsorption material from the first exhaust gas inlet to the first outlet.
A vehicle trim part with a lighting function can comprise an at least partially light transmitting cover layer and a light emitting light system for at least partially emitting light towards the cover layer. A carrier can be arranged between the light emitting light system and the cover layer. The carrier can comprise a plurality of recesses and a plurality of through holes, each being arranged on a surface of the carrier facing the cover layer and open towards the cover layer, and wherein the plurality of recesses are closed towards the light emitting light system and the plurality of through holes being open towards the light emitting light system.
B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
An interior panel for a vehicle includes a first plate, a second plate, and a hinge extending between and interconnecting the first plate and the second plate. The hinge establishes a plate pivot axis about which the first plate is configured to pivot from a closed position to an opened position.
B60R 21/21 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle side panels, e.g. doors
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
32.
FASTENING TOOL WITH AN ADJUSTMENT TOOL AND FASTENING SYSTEM
A fastening tool can comprise an impact tool to convey one fastening element at a time along an impact axis from a loading position to a workpiece. The fastening tool configured to accommodate a magazine in which a plurality of fastening elements are arranged displaceably one behind another along a loading path in a conveying direction towards the loading position. The fastening tool comprising an impact tool to convey one fastening element at a time along an impact axis from a loading position within the fastening tool to a workpiece. The fastening tool configured to accommodate a magazine in which a plurality of fastening elements are arranged displaceably one behind another along a loading path in a conveying direction towards the loading position. The adjustment tool including an adjustment surface to displace a particular fastening element to or hold the particular fastening element in a desired position.
A panel for a vehicle interior, may comprise a first layer made from a first composite material, the first composite material comprising a first thermoplastic polymer component and a plurality of first natural fibers embedded in the first thermoplastic polymer component. The panel may further comprise a second layer made from a second composite material, the second composite material comprising a second thermoplastic polymer component and a plurality of second natural fibers embedded in the second thermoplastic polymer component. An average length of the plurality of first natural fibers is smaller than an average length of the plurality of second natural fibers.
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29C 70/02 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising combinations of reinforcements and fillers incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced or non-filled layers
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
The invention concerns an operating element (100, 100′, 100″) for a vehicle interior, comprising
an at least partially transparent cover layer (200) having at least one tactilely detectable raised and/or recessed area (210) on an upper side (201) of the cover layer (200) facing the vehicle interior,
a light source (300) configured to emit light toward an underside (202) of the cover layer (200) opposite the upper side (201),
a non-transparent mask layer (400) arranged between the light source (300) and at least a portion of the cover layer (200), and
an actuating element (500), that can be activated by touching the upper side (201) of the transparent cover layer (200), configured to output an operating signal when activating the actuating element (500).
A trim part for a vehicle interior, comprising a carrier element with a recess, an operating element arranged at least partially in the recess operable from a front side of the trim part, and a partially light-transmissive cover layer arranged on the front side of the trim part covering the recess. The cover layer is supported on and/or flatly connected to the carrier element in a contact region. An air gap is formed between the operating element and the cover layer and/or the carrier element. A first part of a visible surrounding light passing through the cover layer from the front side of the trim part is reflected in the contact region and a second part of the surrounding light is reflected in a region of the air gap. The reflected first part and second part of the surrounding light have substantially the same brightness and/or color after passing through the cover layer.
The invention relates to a lighting system for one or more trim elements (12) for the passenger compartment (5) of a means of passenger transport, in particular a motor vehicle, having a plurality of separate lighting surface modules (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 2, 3, 4) which are arranged next to one another and each have at least one light injector (2, 3), and a support (7) to or in which the lighting surface modules are fastened or can be fastened. The invention further relates to suitable lighting surface modules and their shapes and construction, and to a trim element which is equipped with a lighting system having such lighting surface modules.
B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
F21V 7/28 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors characterised by coatings
F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annularPlanar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC (USA)
Inventor
Hornback, Jerome
Prairie, Jeff
Abstract
A tank mount system, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a center support structure and a retention structure. The center support structure has a first side configured to support a first plurality of tanks and a second side configured to support a second plurality of tanks. The retention structure is attachable to each side of the center support structure to resiliently support the first and second pluralities of tanks.
A human-machine interface device that includes a touch-sensitive device having a touch-sensitive surface, a rotatable control knob axially movable between a high position, an intermediate position, and a low position, the control knob being electrically connected with the touch-sensitive surface permanently via a first contact element. The control knob is electrically connected with the touch-sensitive surface via a second contact element in the high position and the intermediate position but not in the low position, and the control knob is electrically connected to the touch-sensitive surface via a third contact element in the upper position but not in the intermediate position and the low position.
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
G06F 3/039 - Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
A vehicle interior panel includes a substrate with non-uniform hardness, providing cushioned portions of the panel without the need for a distinct cushioning layer. The substrate is made from a mat of natural and synthetic fibers that is heated and pressed so that the pressed mat has thick and thin portions. The thin portions are rigid and structural, and the thick portions are soft. Application of a decorative layer can be incorporated into the process, as can back-injection molding (BIM) for additional structure.
B29C 43/00 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor
B29C 43/20 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 37/08 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the cooling method
B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
B32B 37/24 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
A vehicle interior panel with an airbag net having a strategically configured reinforcement fold. The vehicle interior panel includes an airbag lid configured to cover a deployable airbag and an adjacent panel portion situated adjacent to the airbag lid. The panel includes an airbag net having a hinge that forms between a first net segment on a first side of the hinge and a second net segment on a second, opposite side of the hinge. The first net segment is coupled to the adjacent panel portion and the second net segment is coupled to the airbag lid. The airbag net includes a reinforcement fold, the reinforcement fold extending through the hinge from the first net segment to the second net segment.
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
A method includes synthesizing pigment in situ in a porous material and includes impregnating the porous material with a first reactant, and subsequently impregnating the porous material with a second reactant to form the pigment in situ. The method is contrasted with applying a pigment to a material via an external surface of the material, where pigment penetration is limited, and the pigment is not protected from environmental hazards such as ultraviolet light. Forming the pigment within the cells of the porous material provides pigmentation throughout the material and protects the pigment over the life of the product.
A collapsible vehicle interior console includes a plurality of walls and is changeable between a deployed configuration in which the walls are vertical and a stowed configuration in which the walls are horizontal. The walls change length between the two configurations such that a console body has a height that is greater than its width when deployed.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
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MOULD FOR COVER GRIDS AND MOULD PART FOR SUCH A MOULD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
The invention relates inter alia to a mould (3) for producing injection-moulded parts in the form of plastic cover grids which have a multiplicity of through-openings, comprising a first mould part (1), which has first elevations (1a, 1b, 1c), and comprising a second mould part (2), which is situated opposite to the first mould part in the mould and which has second elevations (2a, 2b, 2c), wherein the first and second elevations are arranged in such a way that, in the operating position of the mould, in each case first elevations and second elevations bear against one another at their end sides in such a way that the through-openings in the cover grids are defined by the first and second elevations together. The object of being able to produce at least the visible side of an injection-moulded part that is to be produced with the mould to a desired very fine quality is achieved in such a mould in that the first elevations are made, at least in a subregion of their surface, of a first material which is different from a second material of which the second elevations are made.
The application relates to a vehicle interior trim part (1) and a method for manufacturing a vehicle interior trim part (1). The proposed vehicle interior trim part (1) comprises a carrier (12) which has polymeric material and an electrical or optical device (2). The vehicle interior trim part (1) also comprises a connection element (3) arranged on a rear side (16) of the carrier (12) for connecting the electrical or optical device (2) and at least one conductor (4) which connects the electrical or optical device (2) to the connection element (3). The connection element (3) has a plug receptacle (6) which is configured to produce an electrically or optically conductive connection of a plug to the conductor (4). In addition, the connection element (3) has a recess (10) within which the conductor (4) is accommodated. The recess (10) is at least partially filled by the polymeric material of the carrier (12) in such a way that the conductor (4) is at least partially surrounded by the polymeric material of the carrier (12).
B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
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TRIM ELEMENT COMPRISING A MOBILE ELEMENT AND A WIRE ELEMENT MOVABLE WITH THE MOBILE ELEMENT
A trim element having a wire element and a guiding device. A mobile portion of the wire element moves between a deployed position, wherein the mobile portion extends along a first path, and a retracted position, wherein the mobile portion extends along a second path. The guiding device includes a guide surface, with the mobile portion being separated from the guide surface in the deployed position and matching the shape of the guide surface in the retracted position. The guiding device has a constraint element movable between a separated position and a constraint position, wherein the constraint element moves the mobile portion toward the guide surface.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H02G 3/36 - Installations of cables or lines in walls, floors or ceilings
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Human-machine interface device and vehicle comprising such a human-machine interface device
A human-machine interface device includes a touch panel having a front surface intended to be visible to a user and a rear surface, the touch panel being configured to detect an interaction of the user with the touch panel and being resiliently deformable, and a plurality of actuators arranged behind the touch panel, each actuator being controllable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration wherein the actuator deforms an area of the touch panel located opposite the actuator by forming a bump protruding from the front surface of the touch panel. The human-machine interface device has at least one configuration wherein several actuators in the extended position together define a single control element protruding from the front surface of the touch panel.
A molded electronic device having a flexible film and electrical connection tracks arranged on the film and configured to be connected to conductive elements of a flexible connector, made of elastomer. The device includes a connector support molded onto the film and electrical connection tracks in order to form walls adapted to hold the connector.
H01R 12/79 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to rigid printed circuits or like structures
H01R 13/50 - BasesCases formed as an integral body
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
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Vehicle interior panel for use over a deployable airbag and method of manufacturing
A vehicle interior panel for use over a deployable airbag includes an outer substrate portion having a top side, a bottom side, a tear seam, and a structural rib extending from the bottom side of the outer substrate portion. The panel includes an inner substrate portion having a top side, a bottom side, and a deflector extending from the top side of the inner substrate portion. The deflector is configured to contact the structural rib and the tear seam during deployment of the airbag. A method of manufacturing the panel includes injecting the outer substrate portion with the inner substrate portion and folding the inner substrate portion at a hinge region toward the outer substrate portion.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
An air vent is configured to discharge two separate volumetric flows of air in respectively different and intersecting discharge directions. A perceived air discharge direction is adjustable with no change to the intersecting discharge directions. A first volumetric flow of air exits the first air duct in a first direction, and a second volumetric flow of air exits the second air duct in a second direction that intersects the first direction so that the volumetric flows of air collide after exiting airducts of the air vent. A non-visible vane located along one of the air ducts is moveable to change the perceived air discharge direction.
F24F 13/072 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser of elongated shape, e.g. between ceiling panels
A vehicle interior illumination unit has a front diffuser panel and a rear reflector having centric and outer reflector cones into which light sources arranged on an illumination panel protrude at the rear. The centric and outer reflector cones widen towards the front diffuser panel and preferably have different cross sections.
A vehicle interior panel having a substrate, a foam layer, and a decorative layer, particularly for a vehicle armrest. The panel includes a foam pad having an inner side, an outer side, and a foam pin located on the outer side. The panel has a substrate having an inner side, an outer side, and an integrated clip. The integrated clip defines an insertion aperture and a flex aperture. The insertion aperture houses the foam pin such that the outer side of the foam pad is held against the inner side of the substrate.
A vehicle interior panel is configured to split along a tear seam during airbag deployment. The tear seam has an unconventional shape with one or more segments forming an oblique angle with other segments. The tear seam shape is useful to further enhance the safety of vehicle passengers and to provide unobstructed pivoting of one or more airbag doors formed during airbag deployment. The panel can also be structured to ensure that the airbag forces used to split the tear seam are properly directed to enhance tear seam function.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
A dashboard crossbeam assembly for a vehicle includes a dashboard crossbeam with a first longitudinal portion, preferably made of plastic-containing material, the first longitudinal portion forming a plurality of fastening interfaces. Each fastening interface has a recess for receiving a lug. The dashboard crossbeam assembly further includes at least one fastening tab having at least one lug received in one of the recesses forming a fastening interface.
A dashboard crossmember assembly (10) for a vehicle (V) comprises a dashboard crossmember (12) with a first longitudinal portion (16), which is made of a first material, and a second longitudinal portion (14), which is made of a second material, preferably different from the first material. The first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16) are fitted one inside the other. The dashboard crossmember assembly (10) further comprises a fastening coupling (56) for fastening the first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16) together. The fastening coupling (56) is fastened to the first longitudinal portion (16) and to the second longitudinal portion (14). The fastening coupling (56) extends outside the first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16), preferably in contact with at least part of each of the first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16).
The invention relates to a holding apparatus for a mobile device, in particular for a smartphone, in a vehicle interior. The holding apparatus includes a support element having a receiving space for receiving the mobile device, a covering skin having a visible side and a rear side, the rear side of the covering skin being arranged on the support element, a supporting element arranged in the receiving space on the rear side of the covering skin, for supporting the mobile device in a receiving position, and a holding element arranged on the rear side of the covering skin, for reversibly holding and unblocking the mobile device. The holding element can be moved between a holding position and an unblocking position and vice versa and is designed such that, in the holding position, it engages behind a mobile device arranged in the receiving space.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
56.
Set of dashboard crossbeam assemblies for a vehicle
A set of dashboard crossbeam assemblies for a vehicle includes a first and a second dashboard crossbeam assemblies for the vehicle, each dashboard crossbeam assembly having a crossbeam, whereof at least one first longitudinal portion is made of a plastic-containing material and comprises a plurality of first fastening interfaces of fastening tabs. The first and second dashboard crossbeam assemblies are different, the first longitudinal crossbeam portions of the first and second dashboard crossbeam assemblies being identical.
A vehicle crossmember extends in a longitudinal direction and includes a first portion having a first portion tube made of metal, and a second portion having a body made of plastic. A coupling end of the second portion has a second portion tube made of metal, overmolded by the body, and the first portion tube is welded to the second portion tube.
A method for transmitting computer content of a transmitting communication terminal to a display screen arranged in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The method includes the following steps: a) determining the identifications of the zones wherein the transmitting communication terminal and a destination communication terminal are located, b) coupling the transmitting communication terminal to a display screen, c) storing an identification of the transmitting communication terminal and an identification of the destination communication terminal according to the coupling step, d) generating a request to transmit computer content to the destination communication terminal, e) determining the identification of the display screen located in the zone wherein the destination terminal is located, and f) transmitting the computer content to the display screen coupled to the destination communication terminal.
The invention relates to a mould comprising a device (22) for ejecting a part (4) formed on a first mould portion (20), the ejection device (22) comprising: - an ejection element (26) that is translationally movable in an ejection direction (A), and - at least one wedge (28) that is translationally movable in a displacement direction (B) that is different to the ejection direction (A). The ejection device (22) has at least one drive configuration in which the movement of the ejection element (26) drives the movement of the at least one wedge (28), and a disengaged configuration in which the at least one wedge (28) is not driven by the movement of the ejection element (26) in the ejection direction (A). The wedge (28) comprises a protrusion, and the ejection element (26) comprises at least one slot (56) with a displacement portion and a disengagement portion.
B29C 33/48 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with means for, or specially constructed to facilitate, the removal of articles, e.g. of undercut articles with means for collapsing or disassembling
B29C 45/44 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles for undercut articles
A retractable table system that includes a main support for mounting on a trim element of a vehicle, a table having an auxiliary support and a table top supported by the auxiliary support, the auxiliary support being movably mounted on the main support so that the table can move between a retracted position and an extended position of the table, and a storage delimiting a storage space and having an access opening for accessing the storage space, wherein the storage is linked to the table in such a way that the storage space is reduced when the table is in the retracted position and the storage space is increased when the table is in the extended position.
A trim element for a vehicle is proposed, comprising: a first layer comprising a surface defining a first outer surface of the trim element and an opposite surface, a decorative element arranged on the first layer, a light source arranged on the first layer, a power supply circuit for the light source, the power supply circuit being arranged on the first layer, and a transparent or translucent second layer at least partially coating the light source to direct light from the light source towards a second outer surface of the trim element which is other than the first outer surface.
B60Q 3/20 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for lighting specific fittings of passenger or driving compartmentsArrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
The invention relates to a trim assembly (100) comprising a dashboard (102) having an edge (106), and an assembly part (104) that interlocks with the dashboard (102), the assembly part (104) comprising a locking device (118) that is movable between a first locked position (P1) and a second unlocked position (P2). The assembly (100) is characterised in that it comprises a lever (122) for actuating the locking device (118) of the assembly part (104), the actuating lever (122) making it possible to move the locking device (118) from its first position to its second position, and an opening (136) for accessing the actuating lever (122) associated with the assembly part (104), the access opening (136) being located on the edge (106) of the dashboard (102).
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B62D 25/14 - Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
63.
Device for ejecting a mould, comprising a chain with sliding links and an adjustment shim
An ejection device having a pushing device that can be moved in translation along a first axis, an ejection element is translatable along a second axis different from the first axis, and a transfer device connecting the pushing device and the ejection element. The transfer device includes a transmission chain having at least two transmission links which are translatable in a sliding direction. The ejection device further includes an adjustment wedge mounted on the pushing device, the adjustment wedge having an adjustment surface forming an adjustment angle, with the transmission chain being mounted on the adjustment surface.
B29C 33/44 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with means for, or specially constructed to facilitate, the removal of articles, e.g. of undercut articles
64.
TRIM ELEMENT COMPRISING A DISCRETE HEATING ELEMENT MADE OF CARBON MATERIAL
The vehicle trim element (1) comprises at least one support layer (2), comprising an inner face (6) and an outer face (8), and at least one heating element (4) extending over a part of the inner face (6) or over a part of the outer face (8) of the support layer (2). The heating element (4) comprises at least one discrete continuous carbon element (10) consisting of a carbon material extending continuously in an uninterrupted way from a first edge (12) to a second edge (14), and a connecting device electrically connected with the carbon element (10), said connecting device being suitable for being electrically connected to a source of current.
B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
A door assembly for a vehicle that includes a support part and a top part mounted on the support part. One of the support part and of the upper part has a welding hole, and the other has a welding boss inserted into the welding hole along a direction of welding. The support part has at least one snap-fit slot. The upper part has at least one clip inserted into the at least one snap-fit slot. The at least one snap-fit slot and the at least one clip are arranged so as to lock the upper part along a direction of immobilization perpendicular to the direction of welding and in position along the direction of welding.
A vehicle trim element and method for manufacturing the trim element. The method includes the steps of: supplying a substrate comprising natural fibers and thermoplastic fibers entangled together, supplying a first layer comprising a base layer and provided with at least one reinforcing and/or decorative element, and compressing the first layer against the substrate. The method also includes, prior to compression, aligning the first layer and the substrate by aligning a first positioning element of the substrate and a second positioning element of the first layer arranged outside the at least one reinforcing and/or decorative element.
A vehicle trim element that includes a support layer having an inner face and an outer face, and at least one functional layer of conductive material extending opposite at least part of the inner face and/or the outer face of the support layer. At least part of the functional layer defines at least one pattern that includes at least one conductive area and at least one non-conductive area formed by a through opening in the functional layer. The pattern forming at least part of an electrical circuit being arranged to perform a function of interacting with a passenger of the vehicle on an external surface of the trim element. The conductive material of the functional layer is conductive paint.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatingsLayered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
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Tooling for manufacturing a vehicle panel and method of manufacture
Tooling for manufacturing a vehicle panel having a substrate, a foam layer, and a decorative covering. The tooling includes a tool base having a tool aperture, and an insert having a sealing projection. The insert is located at least partially in the tool aperture. The sealing projection is configured to create a seal between the substrate and the decorative covering at least partially around a substrate aperture in the substrate. The substrate aperture is at least partially smaller than the tool aperture so as to form an overlapping seal area between the sealing projection of insert and the substrate. A manufacturing method can create a foam-less region between the decorative covering and the substrate.
A display assembly for a vehicle, the assembly including: a trim element; a display device; and a rotational actuator for the display device. The display device is movable in rotation relative to the trim element according to a first axis of rotation between a rest position and at least a first inclined position. The display device is movable in rotation relative to the trim element according to a second axis of rotation, distinct from the first axis of rotation, between the rest position and at least a second inclined position. The rotational actuator is configured to move the display device between the rest position and the first inclined position and vice versa, or between the rest position and the second inclined position and vice versa.
A storage compartment for a passenger cabin of a vehicle can provide a large opening and increased accessibility, while maintaining a large working surface. The storage compartment comprises a plurality of walls forming an interior storage area, the plurality of walls including an exterior comprising at least a first panel and a second panel. The first panel has an access end and the second panel has an access end. The access end of the first panel and the access end of the second panel are configured to create a working surface on the exterior when in a closed position. In an open position, the first panel or the second panel is configured to allow access to the interior storage area from two or more different sides of the exterior.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
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Vehicle interior trim element with haptic feedback function
A vehicle interior trim element with haptic feedback function includes an elastic base layer that gives the vehicle interior trim element a soft feel, and a flexible cover layer. The flexible cover layer includes an electrically insulating top layer disposed on the visible side of the vehicle interior trim element, an electrically conductive sensor layer disposed between the upper layer and the base layer, and a piezoelectric actuator layer disposed between the sensor layer and the base layer. The sensor layer is configured to detect contact with the upper layer without deformation and to localize a corresponding contact area. The actuator layer is configured to provide haptic feedback.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 9/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising animal or vegetable substances
B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 21/08 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resinLayered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of fibre-reinforced resin
B32B 21/14 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood board or veneer
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
A vehicle interior assembly includes a tambour door that is moveable along end guides between an open position and a closed position. The tambour door includes a plurality of slats interconnected by a unidirectional cord embedded in a plastic material of each one of the slats. The cord, such as yarn of aramid fibers can be molded-in to each one of the slats to simplified formation of the articulated joints between slats.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
E06B 9/13 - Roller shutters with closing members of one piece, e.g. of corrugated sheet metal
E06B 9/17 - Parts or details of roller shutters, e.g. suspension devices, shutter boxes, wicket doors, ventilation openings
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
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LINER ELEMENT COMPRISING AN OUTER SURFACE HAVING DIFFERENT APPEARANCES
The invention relates to a liner element (1) which defines an outer surface (2) that forms a visible region of the liner element, said liner element comprising a first appearance layer (4) that forms a first region of the outer surface (2) in which only said first appearance layer (4) is visible, and a second appearance layer (6) that forms a second region of the outer surface (2) in which only said second appearance layer (6) is visible. The outer surface comprises a transition region extending between the first region and the second region, the first appearance layer (4) extending over the second appearance layer (6) and comprising a plurality of openings (20) closed by the second appearance layer (6) in said transition region such that the first appearance layer (4) and the second appearance layer (6) are visible in said transition region.
The proposed vehicle interior trim part comprises a woven material having at least two parallel optical fibers that are able to laterally emit light and that extend in a longitudinal direction and having at least one further fiber and/or at least one further yarn. The vehicle interior trim part further comprises a reflective layer that is adjacent to the woven material and comprises a fleece material and that is configured to reflect light emitted by the at least two parallel optical fibers. The vehicle interior trim part additionally has a carrier that is adjacent to the reflective layer so that the reflective layer is located between the woven material and the carrier and having at least one light source that is optically connected to at least one of the at least two parallel optical fibers.
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method
B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
B60Q 3/60 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects
B60Q 3/78 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for generating luminous strips, e.g. for marking trim component edges
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
D03D 15/43 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads with differing diameters
D03D 15/547 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads with optical functions other than colour, e.g. comprising light-emitting fibres
A trim element that includes a cover layer defining an outer surface and having at least two distinct backlit pattern areas, the trim element further including at least one lighting module having at least one light source and a first light guide arranged for guiding light from the light source toward the backlit areas of the cover layer. The trim element includes a switching module extending between the cover layer and the lighting module, the switching module having at least two optical shutter areas extending opposite every backlit pattern area of the cover layer and being configurable between an open position and a closed position.
B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
B60Q 3/66 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for distributing light among several lighting devices
76.
Ventilation outlet with a control element and an actuating knob
Disclosed is a ventilation outlet including one or more flow directing elements arranged movably in a housing and with an actuating element mounted movably on the housing with an actuating knob for actuating at least one flow directing element for controlling a ventilation gas flow and with a light source for illuminating the actuating knob. A movable mounting of the actuating element permits a movement of the actuating element with at least one degree of freedom and the light source is arranged outside the actuating knob in such a way that light can be coupled into the actuating knob and at least partially illuminates an operating side of the actuating knob from the inside.
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Germany GmbH (USA)
Inventor
Baur, Marco
Abstract
A component of an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine comprises a wall in which at least one opening is provided. A perforated cover at least partly closes the at least one opening. The perforated cover is mounted on the wall using a holder, and a portion of the perforated cover engages into an opening provided on the holder. There is also presented an exhaust system comprising such a component, and a method for manufacturing such a component, in which the perforated cover is mounted on the holder by introducing at least one portion of the perforated cover into an opening provided on the holder.
A vehicle trim component and a production process for the component. The trim component includes: a thermocompressed support panel provided with an opening and a peripheral edge surrounding the opening; an airbag guiding part having a channel arranged in the opening of the support panel, a flap at least partially closing a first end of the channel, and a collar arranged around the channel in the extension of the flap; and a reinforcing frame suited to fix the position of the guiding part relative to the support panel. The peripheral edge of the support panel is attached against the collar, and the reinforcing frame is a part brought in and force fit around the channel and fixed to the peripheral edge of the support panel.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
A vehicle interior panel includes a decorative fabric layer adhered to a concave side of a perforated substrate. Attachment of the fabric layer is via an adhesive layer initially provided in the form of a film. The film is laminated to the fabric layer, which is then adhered to the substrate via the film. Perforations can be formed through the film prior to lamination. The panel is suitable for use over an audio speaker or other device.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
FAURECIA EMISSIONS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Foerner, Kilian
Channappa, Santhosh
Abstract
The invention relates to a pressure vessel unit (10) for storing a fluid, in particular hydrogen, which unit is provided with a pressure vessel (12) and an injector (14), which is designed for filling the pressure vessel (12) with the fluid, wherein the injector (14) comprises a one-piece main line (16), which runs from outside into the interior of the pressure vessel (12) and has a main outflow opening (18) at its outflow end via which the fluid can flow from the main line (16) into the interior of the pressure vessel (12), and wherein the main line (16) comprises at least one auxiliary opening (24) inside the portion of the main line (16) that projects into the pressure vessel (12), via which auxiliary opening the fluid can flow from the interior of the pressure vessel (12) into the main line (16), and vice versa.
An assembly for a vehicle interior includes at least one armrest each presenting a receiving surface for the elbow and/or forearm of an occupant of the vehicle interior and a support for the armrest. Each armrest has a panel movable in translation relative to the support according to an elevation direction between a first position and a second position. For each armrest, the movable panel of that armrest includes an upper panel portion at least partially delimiting the receiving surface of that armrest extending in a first plane, and a side panel portion separate from the upper panel portion extending in a second plane, different from the first plane, the side panel portion having a heating element configured, when activated, to diffuse heat.
A trim element includes a support comprising a groove delimited by a first wall and a second wall, and a first covering layer having at least one edge received in the groove. The trim element further includes a retention device for retaining the edge of the first covering layer in the groove, the retention device having a supporting element extending at least partly into the groove and applying a part of the outer face of the edge of the first covering layer against the second wall of the groove, with the first covering layer covering the groove from the first wall to the second wall.
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC (USA)
Inventor
Kinnaird, Edward
Abstract
An exemplary vehicle exhaust system includes, among other things, a housing defining a fluid chamber and at least one pressure sensor positioned within the fluid chamber. The housing has a fluid inlet configured to receive fluid from a fluid supply and a fluid outlet. A heater heats fluid supplied from the fluid supply such that heated fluid can be injected into a vehicle exhaust component via the fluid outlet. A controller is configured to receive pressure data from the at least one pressure sensor and to determine optimal timing for dosing of the vehicle exhaust component based on the pressure data.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
84.
Vehicle trim component comprising a functional element and an aerator
A vehicle trim element having at least one functional component and at least one aerator of the vehicle compartment. The aerator includes at least one duct for conveying a gas flow defining an opening for diffusing the gas flow, the conveying duct extending in a main direction. The aerator is arranged to diffuse a gas flow in the passenger compartment of the vehicle in a diffusion direction in which the gas flow is diffused and which is variable by Coanda effect, between a first diffusion direction and a second diffusion direction that is different from the first diffusion direction. The opening for diffusing the gas flow extends around the periphery of at least one portion of the functional component.
A method of making a vehicle interior panel having a molded-in airbag door includes cutting a hinge layer of the panel while the hinge layer is supported in a panel molding tool. The hinge layer can be in the form of a reinforcing net and is cut along a perimeter of the airbag door away from the airbag door hinge. The cutting occurs in the molding tool either before or after molding material is introduced into the mold cavity. The cutting also occurs before, during, or after the molding tool is closed from an open condition. A cutter of the molding tool is either stationary or moveable with respect to the portion of the molding tool from which it extends.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
86.
Vehicle interior panel having a docking station for a mobile device
A vehicle interior panel includes an in-vehicle support substrate and a docking station for a mobile device. The docking station includes a top edge, a bottom wall, and a reception surface for the mobile device between the top edge and the bottom wall. The reception surface is pivotably attached with respect to the support substrate. A first portion of the bottom wall is configured to hold the mobile device, and a second portion of the bottom wall is configured to remain recessed within the support substrate when the docking station is in a tilted position. This structure for a docking station helps improve within vehicle integration.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
87.
Vehicle interior assembly with foldable device holder
A vehicle interior assembly includes a foldable layer that is convertible between an unfolded condition, in which it provides the working surface of a tabletop, and a folded condition, in which it supports one or more portable electronic devices in a tilted position. When deployed as part of a device holder, the foldable layer uncovers a portion of a base layer that includes edge supports for the mobile device(s). A plurality of polygonal segments interconnected by a corresponding plurality of hinge joints permits the foldable layer to change from a flat sheet to a hollow, self-supporting three-dimensional structure with a clean angular appearance in an origami-like manner that does not require complex linkages or mechanisms for the conversion.
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
88.
Method and system for regulating comfort in a vehicle passenger compartment
A method for regulating comfort in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, the passenger compartment including a seat, a radiant panel, and a heating device for the seat; the method being implemented by a controller having a memory containing a pre-established map. The method includes the following steps: acquiring a data item that is characteristic of the state of the passenger compartment, the characteristic data item including the temperature of the passenger compartment; determining, from the map, an optimal comfort level as a function of the characteristic data item; reading, in the map, regulation values associated with the optimal comfort level, the regulation values including values representative of the operating power of the radiant panel and of the heating device for the seat; and transmitting the read regulation values to the radiant panel and to the heating device.
An electronic device for displaying data on a display screen, the device being connectable to the display screen and to an image sensor, the image sensor being operable to capture at least two images of a user. The electronic device includes: a module for displaying data, in particular icons, on the display screen; a module for detecting, via the at least two images taken, a movement towards the screen by at least one finger of the user, and then for calculating a direction of the movement; a module for determining, from a page displayed on the screen and depending on the direction of movement, an area of the screen corresponding to the direction; and a module for controlling an enlargement of the area when the at least one finger approaches the screen.
A manufacturing method for a trim element, which includes the following steps: supplying a mold in an open configuration which has a first mold part and a second mold part; positioning a first pre-formed decoration against the first mold part; positioning a wedge in contact with an edge of the first decoration; positioning a second flexible décor; closing the mold in a closed configuration, where the second decoration sits between the two mold parts; and back-injecting a substrate into the molding cavity, where the second decoration is pushed by the substrate against the first decoration. Also provided is an associated manufacturing device.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 45/04 - Injection moulding apparatus using movable moulds
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
A display device for a vehicle includes: a first transparent or translucent layer comprising a pictogram, a second transparent or translucent layer, covering the pictogram, a liquid crystal display, arranged in line with the pictogram, and a light source configured to emit light to illuminate the pictogram by passing through the liquid crystal display and the second layer. The liquid crystal display at least partially covers the second layer, and an assembly formed by the first layer and the second layer is rigid.
PRESSURE COMPENSATION DEVICE FOR A COMPONENT WITH A SEALED INTERIOR, IN PARTICULAR FOR A BATTERY HOUSING, AND BATTERY HOUSING WITH SUCH PRESSURE COMPENSATION DEVICE
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
Bueschges, Robert
Abstract
A pressure compensation device for a component having a sealed interior, in particular for a battery housing, having a housing, a movable element arranged therein and adapted to be exposed on one side to a pressure prevailing in the interior and on the opposite side to an external pressure outside the component, wherein the movable element is displaceable over a distance specified by design, in order to prevent an overpressure from building up inside the interior, wherein the movable element includes a predetermined breaking point which exposes an outflow opening when a predefined pressure difference between the pressure in the interior and the external pressure is exceeded. A battery housing having a relief opening and such a pressure compensation device.
FAURECIA EMISSIONS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Berchtold, Anton
Saurat, David
Abstract
A heating device, and a method of manufacturing the device, comprises an electrically conductive heating foam, a current conducting foam and two electrodes. The heating foam is divided by interruptions into sections, providing a predefined current path extending from a current lead-in point to a current lead-out point. The electrodes are electrically connected to the current lead-in and lead-out points, respectively, wherein the heating foam is provided on an outside at least in sections with the current conducting foam forming current conducting sections that electrically connect sections of the heating foam to one another. The current lead-in or lead-out point is provided as a connection section of the current conducting foam and extends in a circumferential direction along at least one current conducting section, but is electrically insulated therefrom. The two electrodes are spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction by less than 180 degrees.
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
H05B 3/12 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC (USA)
Inventor
Alano, Eduardo
Abstract
A mixer for a vehicle exhaust gas system includes a mixer housing defining an internal cavity and having a mixer inlet configured to receive exhaust gas and a mixer outlet to direct exhaust gas to downstream exhaust components. A flow device is configured to receive the exhaust gas from the mixer inlet and to facilitate mixing of the exhaust gas and a reductant introduced into the first flow device. The flow device comprises a Venturi body centered on a body center axis, and the Venturi body comprises a body inlet configured to receive the exhaust gas from the mixer inlet and a body outlet configured to provide the exhaust gas to the mixer outlet. The Venturi body also includes a louver extending from an internal surface of the mixer housing to a distal edge that is downstream of the body outlet. An upstream vane is positioned within the Venturi body proximate the body inlet and is coupled to an upstream vane hub that is centered on an upstream vane hub axis. A downstream vane is positioned within the Venturi body proximate the body outlet and is coupled to a downstream vane hub that is centered on a downstream vane hub axis. The upstream vane hub axis is radially offset from the body center axis by an offset distance and/or the downstream vane hub axis is radially offset from the body center axis by an offset distance.
B01F 23/213 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing liquids into gaseous media by spraying or atomising of the liquids
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Germany GmbH (USA)
Inventor
Zipfel, Toni
Kuhnert, Maximilian
Abstract
An electric gas flow heater has a grid-like heating element through which exhaust gas can flow axially, and which forms an electrical resistance heating. The grid-like heating element includes radially successive layers of band-like material, wherein the layers, in an axial view of the heating element, are bent in an undulating manner and include valleys and peaks. The layers that are located between the radially outermost layer and the radially innermost layer are attached by their peaks and valleys to the respectively radially adjacent layer, so that flow-through openings are formed between the layers. The wavelengths of the layers are increasing radially outwards.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
F01N 3/027 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles using electric or magnetic heating
F01N 3/029 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles by adding non-fuel substances to exhaust
96.
Vehicle interior trim part with an integrated electrical or optical device
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle interior trim part with an integrated electrical or optical device, the vehicle interior trim part comprising a carrier and a connector element for connecting the electrical or optical device. The connector element comprises at least one connector pin operatively connected to the electrical or optical device, a guide element in which the connector pin is partially received, and which is adapted to provide a plug receptacle for a positive connection of the connector pin, and a base element extending substantially laterally with respect to the carrier.
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
97.
Vehicle trim panel with integrated deformation sensor
A trim panel intended to be arranged within the interior of a vehicle cabin, the trim panel having an appearance face intended to be visible to an occupant of the cabin, a reverse face provided with an interface for attachment of the trim panel to a support member, and at least one attachment bracket forming part of the attachment interface. The appearance face defines a tactile interaction area intended to serve as a control input for the occupant, and at least one sensor assembly is arranged on an attachment bracket, each sensor assembly being adapted to, when the trim panel is arranged inside a cabin, detect a deformation of its attachment bracket upon pressure exerted by an occupant on the trim panel on the tactile interaction area.
A trim element having a first aspect layer, a lighting device emitting light to the first aspect layer, and a first obturation layer extending between the lighting device and the first aspect layer. The first obturation layer includes at least two first optical obturation areas, configurable between an open position, in which a first optical obturation area lets light pass through, and a closed position, in which a first optical obturation area prevents the passage of light. The trim element includes a second aspect layer and a second obturation layer having at least two second optical obturation areas that are configurable between an open position and a closed position.
G02F 1/137 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering
B60Q 3/14 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting through the surface to be illuminated
B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
A vehicle interior panel and method of making a vehicle interior panel having a substrate that can be used in either a seam-based or seamless application. The vehicle interior panel includes a substrate having a seam ditch, a first retaining step adjacent a first side of the seam ditch, and a second retaining step adjacent a second side of the seam ditch. The vehicle interior panel includes a bridging support member situated in the seam ditch at least partially between the first retaining step and the second retaining step in the substrate. A decorative covering is situated over the bridging support member, the decorative covering having a continuously contoured seamless surface that extends over the seam ditch.
the male portion and/or the female portion being configured to prevent translational movement between the dashboard and the body part when the male portion is engaged with the dashboard and the female portion is engaged with the body part.
