CN106536287A - Vehicle interior panel and method of manufacture - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Abstract
An interior panel, for use in a vehicle, includes a rigid substrate providing structural support for the interior panel, an outer layer made of a thermoplastic olefin material having a substantially constant thickness less than about 0.7 mm, and a foam layer located between the outer layer and the substrate.
Description
Cross-Reference to Related Applications
This application claims No. 62/003,322 U.S. Provisional Patent Application submitted on May 27th, 2014 is preferential
Power, full content this case therein can be quoted.
Technical field
The present invention relates to the trim panel of trim panel, more particularly, to vehicle's passenger compartment.
Background technology
Trim panel is used for the diverse location of vehicle interior, has feature and decoration function concurrently.This trim panel is ined succession sometimes
Air bag, during triggering, air bag may pass through trim panel expansion.For example, the trim panel for associating with passenger side air bag includes one in advance
, to weaken globality of the interior trimming panel structure in the region, air bag passes through the regional implementation for weakening region or multiple indentations or otch.In
It is can to break through the trim panel when airbag-releasing like a dream.But, pre- weakening region is formed on trim panel or indentation is logical
Often include the secondary operation for carrying out increasing manufacturing time and cost.
The schematic diagram of vehicle interior trim panels 110 of the Fig. 5 for being connected with passenger side air bag in prior art.The trim panel 110 is wrapped
Include a rigid basement 114 and an outer epidermal layer 118, the outer epidermal layer have a visible outer surface 122 and one with
Its contrary inner surface 126.Air bag guide housing 144 is attached (for example, weld) in the substrate 114 that support air bag module 146
Below or " B " face.The trim panel 110 also includes a froth bed being formed between outer epidermal layer 118 and rigid basement 114
134.The trim panel 110 also enters outer epidermal layer 118 (for example including one through after rigid basement 114, froth bed 134:Use knife
Or laser) the pre- weakening region that formed or indentation 150, so as to form local thickness's weakened region on outer epidermal layer 118.
Before indentation 150 is formed in outer epidermal layer 118, with about 1 millimeter or more of constant thickness, in manufacture trim panel 110
During, this thickness is needs for outer epidermal layer 118 is safely transported between mould, but if no indentation 150,
It is then too thick for the explosion of air bag.
The content of the invention
One aspect of the present invention provides a kind of vehicle trim panel, and which includes a rigid basement, plays structure to trim panel
Support is acted on；One outer layer, material is thermoplastic olefin material, and thickness is maintained at and is approximately less than 0.7 millimeter；And a foam
Layer, between outer layer and substrate.
Another aspect of the present invention provides a kind of manufacture method of vehicle trim panel.The method includes providing one by heat
Made by plasticity polyolefine material, thickness be maintained at the outer layer for being approximately less than 0.7 millimeter, by a supporting layer be applied to the outer layer with
The Multi-layer structure member of one reinforcement of component, the Multi-layer structure member is positioned in a mould, is then injected into foamed material and is somebody's turn to do
Multi-layer structure member is adjacent even.
The further feature and content of the present invention will become apparent from mode after with reference to following drawings and detailed description.
Description of the drawings
Fig. 1 is the perspective view of the vehicle for including trim panel according to one embodiment of the invention.
Perspective views of the Fig. 2 for vehicle interior trim panel shown in Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 A are cross sectional side view of the trim panel along 3A-3A directions shown in Fig. 2.
Fig. 3 B are cross sectional side view of the trim panel shown in Fig. 2 along 3A-3A directions, at the beginning of the air bag that display is connected with trim panel
Beginning deployed condition.
Fig. 4 A show the fragmentary perspective view of trim panel shown in Fig. 2 before airbag deployment.
The fragmentary perspective view of trim panel shown in Fig. 2 when Fig. 4 B show airbag deployment.
The fragmentary perspective view of trim panel shown in Fig. 2 when Fig. 4 C show that air bag continues to launch.
The fragmentary perspective view of trim panel shown in Fig. 2 when Fig. 4 D show that air bag is fully opened.
Fig. 5 be prior art in be attached with an air bag trim panel cross sectional side view.
Describe in detail the present invention any embodiment before, it should be noted that, the present invention application be not limited to it is as described below or
The enforcement of the concrete structure in diagram or part configuration.The present invention can also have other embodiments, also differently can realize or
Complete.It should be noted that, word used and term are not limited to this mainly to describe explanation.
Specific embodiment
Fig. 1 show the vehicle 1 with trim panel 10 according to one embodiment of the invention.For example, shown trim panel 10 is
Occupant side trim panel, is shown in Fig. 2.However, the trim panel 10 with air bag 52 (Fig. 4 C-4D) is also placed in appointing in 1 main cabin of vehicle
What position.As shown in Figure 3A, trim panel 10 includes a rigid basement 14, is that whole trim panel 10 provides structural support.This is interior
Plaque 10 also includes an outer layer or outer epidermal layer 18, and which has a visible first surface or referred to as outer surface 22, and
One second surface contrary with the outer surface 22 or referred to as inner surface 26.The outer epidermal layer 18 by with the outer epidermal layer 18 in
The supporting layer 30 that surface 26 is connected is strengthened.Additionally, froth bed 34 is formed between supporting layer 30 and rigid basement 14.
The outer epidermal layer 18 is made up of TPO (TPO) material, about 0.5 millimeter of its thickness.In some examples
In, less than about 0.7 millimeter of the thickness of outer epidermal layer 18, between about 0.3 and about 0.7 millimeter.Therefore, outer layer in the trim panel 10
Trim panel (such as trim panel shown in Fig. 5 that the thickness of epidermis 18 is associated with passenger side air bag in being substantially less than prior art
110) outer epidermal layer thickness.That is, the thickness of outer epidermal layer 18 is sufficiently thin so that air bag 52 can launch and break through outer
Layer epidermis 18 and need not outer epidermal layer 18 local manufacture or form any pre- atenuator region, indentation or otch (Fig. 3 A).Car
Passenger in 1 can see that the outer surface 22 of outer epidermal layer 18, therefore, outer surface 22 can use different shape, pattern and matter
Ground is meeting passenger's vision and aesthetic needs.
Outer epidermal layer 18 is thinning due to thickness, can be difficult to process when trim panel 10 is manufactured.But, in outer epidermal layer 18
Apply a supporting layer 30 on inner surface 26 and extra reinforcement is provided with outer layers epidermis 18 so as in the manufacture of trim panel 10
It is easily handled in journey.In the diagram embodiment of trim panel 10, supporting layer 30 is made up of polypropylene or polyethylene.Or,
In addition, supporting layer 30 also can be made up of other different suitable materials or containing other different suitable materials.And, supporting layer
30 thickness is about at 1 millimeter to 4 millimeters.In the illustrated embodiment, about 1.5 millimeters of the thickness of supporting layer 30.Meanwhile,
Foam in diagram embodiment for making supporting layer 30 has about 5 pounds per cubic feet of density.Trim panel 10 its
In its embodiment, the density of supporting layer 30 can be in the range of 3 to 7 pounds per cubic feet, although the foam with different densities
Or other materials can also be used.
Outer epidermal layer 18 forms a bilayer or Multi-layer structure member 50 with the supporting layer 30 below it, so in manufacture interior trim
It is more easily handled during plate 10 and/or operates.Supporting layer 30 while extra booster action is provided to outer epidermal layer 18, not
Air bag 52 is hindered to launch.And contribute to outer epidermal layer 18 during airbag deployment and tear.For example, due to supporting layer 30 with
Outer epidermal layer 18 is integrated, and in airbag deployment, can prevent outer epidermal layer 18 from stretching or extending, so as to cause outer epidermal layer 18
Than trim panel of the prior art, (for example, in Fig. 5, trim panel outer epidermal layer 110) more promptly ruptures upon deployment.
As shown in Figure 3A, rigid basement 14 includes inwall 38, and the inwall 38 determines a perforate 42,52 (Fig. 4 C- of air bag
4D) can be opened by the perforate 42.Air bag guide housing 44 be placed in the perforate 42 and with rigid basement 14 at the inwall 38 phase
Even.Air bag module 46 (including empty flat air bag 52) is coupled with air bag guide housing 44, is alignd with perforate 42.On air bag guide housing 44
Molding is formed with local thickness's weakened region (for example：Pre- atenuator region is 48) so that thus air bag 52 can be located smoothly to beat
Open.When Fig. 4 A-4D show vehicle 1 and are clashed into, opening procedure of the air bag 52 through trim panel 10.When being clashed into, gas
Launch in 52 slave module 46 of capsule, and start, in 10 times expansions of trim panel, to thrust air bag guide housing 44, make froth bed 34 and structural member
50 outwardly, as shown in Figure 4 B.As air bag 52 continues to expand, its break through froth bed 34 and structural member 50 (Fig. 4 C) until
(Fig. 4 D) entirely pneumatic in main cabin.
Forming in the froth bed 34 between supporting layer 30 and rigid basement 14 is used for increasing pliability for trim panel 10.In figure
In showing embodiment, the material of froth bed 34 is polyurethane material.Or, in addition, may also be employed other suitable foams and/or its
Its material is manufacturing the layer 34.Meanwhile, in the illustrated embodiment, the foam density scope of froth bed 34 is manufactured at about 6 pounds to 12
Per cubic feet of pound, although the foam with different densities or other materials can also be used.Also, the thickness of froth bed 34
About 3 to 15 millimeters.In the diagram embodiment of trim panel 10, about 8 millimeters of the thickness of froth bed 34.
During manufacture trim panel 10, many of a reinforcement are initially formed by supporting layer 30 is applied on outer epidermal layer 18
Rotating fields part 50.For example, supporting layer 30 is applied on outer epidermal layer 18 using a kind of laminating technology.Then by Multi-layer structure member
50 move and position in a mold.As Multi-layer structure member 50 has supporting layer 30 to strengthen, therefore, in handling process, can be by
The structural member 50 move to mould and without the need for considering braking or worrying in handling process, damaged thickness be thinner than it is of the prior art
The outer epidermal layer 118 (Fig. 5) of trim panel 110.Additionally, during foam injection, as mentioned below, supporting layer 30 is prevented or is limited
Make.In the method, supporting layer 30 can be as a kind of auxiliary manufacture hand
The component that the allomeric function of section rather than a trim panel 10 completed to manufacture is made contributions.
Then, Multi-layer structure member 50 together with rigid basement 14 and air bag guide housing 44 it is fixed in a mold, and with it is rear
About 8 millimeters of gap is left between the two.Then, a kind of fluid foam material is injected into this gap so as to after hardening or solidification
Froth bed 34 is formed, so as to structural member 50 and rigid basement 14 and slideway 44 are connected together.Especially, in diagram trim panel
In 10 embodiment, air bag guide housing 44 is fixed or is clipped between froth bed 34 and rigid basement 14.Then, the shape of froth bed 34
Air bag guide housing 44 and Multi-layer structure member 50 and substrate 14 are linked to be into an entirety effectively into step.After froth bed 34 solidifies,
Trim panel 10 is removed from the molds.Then air bag module 46 is installed on guide housing 44, so as to complete the group of trim panel 10
Dress.Take additional process steps to form local thickness's weakened region, indentation or cut without the need for the inner surface 26 to outer epidermal layer 18
Mouthful, allow air bag 52 to break through it like a dream because outer epidermal layer 18 is sufficiently thin.
The different characteristic of the present invention is explained in the following claims.
Claims (22)
1. a kind of vehicle trim panel, including：
One rigid basement, provides structural support for trim panel；
One outer layer, material is thermoplastic olefin material, constant thickness being approximately less than 0.7 millimeter, and
One froth bed, between outer layer and substrate.
2. trim panel as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that also including a support being located between outer layer and froth bed
Layer.
3. trim panel as claimed in claim 2, it is characterised in that the thickness of the supporting layer is for about 1 millimeter to 4 millimeters.
4. trim panel as claimed in claim 3, it is characterised in that the thickness of the supporting layer is for about 1.5 millimeters.
5. trim panel as claimed in claim 2, it is characterised in that the supporting layer is at least steeped by a kind of polypropylene or polyethylene
Foam is made.
6. trim panel as claimed in claim 2, it is characterised in that the density of the supporting layer is for about 3 to 7 pounds per cubic feet pers
Chi.
7. trim panel as claimed in claim 2, it is characterised in that the density of the supporting layer is for about 5 pounds per cubic feet.
8. trim panel as claimed in claim 2, it is characterised in that the supporting layer is an entirety with outer layer, so as to when
When support layer and outer layer entirety stress, prevent outer layer stretching or elongate.
9. trim panel as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the outer layer includes first table towards vehicle interior
Face and contrary second surface, do not include local thickness thinning area on the second surface.
10. trim panel as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the outer layer has about 0.3 millimeter to 0.7 millimeter
Between constant thickness.
11. trim panels as described in claim 10, it is characterised in that the outer layer is constant with one about 0.5 millimeter
Thickness.
12. trim panels as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the froth bed is made up of polyurethane foam.
13. trim panels as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that also including one with substrate couple and with substrate perforate pair
Neat air bag guide housing.
14. trim panels as claimed in claim 13, it is characterised in that the air bag guide housing includes that a local thickness is thinning
Region.
A kind of 15. manufacture methods of vehicle trim panel, including：
One outer layer is provided, is made up of thermoplastic olefin material, with a constant thickness for being approximately less than 0.7 millimeter；
One supporting layer is applied on outer layer to form the Multi-layer structure member of a reinforcement；
Multi-layer structure member is placed in mould；And
Injection foamed material is adjoined with Multi-layer structure member.
The manufacture method of 16. vehicle trim panels as claimed in claim 15, it is characterised in that also include Multi-layer structure member
Move to mould.
The manufacture method of 17. vehicle trim panels as claimed in claim 15, it is characterised in that also include for substrate being placed in mould
In tool, and it is spaced apart between Multi-layer structure member, foamed material is injected between Multi-layer structure member and substrate.
The manufacture method of 18. vehicle trim panels as claimed in claim 17, it is characterised in that also including will with foamed material
Multi-layer structure member is with substrate repeatedly.
The manufacture method of 19. vehicle trim panels as claimed in claim 18, it is characterised in that be additionally included in foamed material hard
Trim panel is removed from mould after change and without the need for introducing the further step of local thickness's weakened region in outer layer.
The manufacture method of 20. vehicle trim panels as claimed in claim 17, it is characterised in that also include air bag guide housing
With the apertures in alignment in substrate.
The manufacture method of 21. vehicle trim panels as claimed in claim 20, it is characterised in that also include air bag guide housing
It is fixed between foamed material and substrate, and on air bag guide housing, includes local thickness's weakened region.
The manufacture method of 22. vehicle trim panels as claimed in claim 15, it is characterised in that the supporting layer is applied to
Include supporting layer is laminated on outer layer on outer layer.
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