US3869332A - Auto trim - Google Patents

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US3869332A
US3869332A US383242A US38324273A US3869332A US 3869332 A US3869332 A US 3869332A US 383242 A US383242 A US 383242A US 38324273 A US38324273 A US 38324273A US 3869332 A US3869332 A US 3869332A
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Theodore Loew
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R13/00—Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
    • B60R13/04—External Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices thereon
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C5/00—Processes for producing special ornamental bodies
    • B44C5/04—Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44F—SPECIAL DESIGNS OR PICTURES
    • B44F9/00—Designs imitating natural patterns
    • B44F9/02—Designs imitating natural patterns wood grain effects

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  • a simulated wood decorative panel is provided with a continuous simulated wood molding around the marginal edge thereof.
  • the molding comprises a plurality elongated relatively straight vinyl strips having a cross section that simulates the wood door frames used on early station wagons.”
  • An annular blank having a cross section similar to the elongated strips is cut into sections to provide arcuate corners between adjacent trim strips.
  • the present invention relates generally to the art of 5 decorative moldings and more particularly to a molding adapted to frame a decorative panel on an automotive vehicle or the like.
  • The'adventof wood grained vinyl decorative film offered the automotive stylist the opportunityv to provide the asthetic quality of wood without itsnegative maintenance characteristics.
  • the' relatively heavy wood frames used on early station wagons had to be simulated.
  • This problem has been heretofore solved by a molded fiberglass reinforced plastic shell to which a wood applique is applied.
  • Alternative solutions to the problem have been aluminum stampings, rolled alumi num sections or one piece vacuum formed plastic frames, to which a wood grain applique is bonded.
  • FIG. I is a side elevational view of anexemplary station wagon having a wood grained decor panel framed is sized to accommodate various automotive body panels and doors and is adhesively bonded theretoReIatively larger decorative moldings 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 are disposed about the marginal edges of the panel 14 to provide the so-called town and country appearance.
  • the moldings l6, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 are preferably formed from extruded thermoplastic polymeric material, for example, polyvinyl chloride, having a simulated wood grain finish layer approximately .007 inches thick on one side and a pressure sensitive adhesive backing on the opposite side.
  • the moldings 16-26 have a cross-sectional configuration such that they can be bowed or flexed to the contour of the wheel openings formed in the front and rear sheet metal panels of the vehicle 10. In this regard. it has been found that the moldings l626 can be flexed to form an arc having a minimum radius of curvature approximately five times the width of the moldings.
  • FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the station wagon illustrated in FIG. 1 encircled in the dash/dot lines designated by the numeral 2; 7
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view of a blank utilized in framing the corner sections of the continuous molding framing the decor panel.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view of the blank illustrated in FIG. 3 taken on the lines 4-4 thereof.
  • an automotive vehicle 10 for example a station wagon, is provided with a decor panel 12 which extends substantially across the side sheet metal portions thereof.
  • the decor panel 12 comprises a polyvinyl chloride film 14 printed with a wood grain and covered with a clear, ultra-violet resistant film, e.g. polyetra fluoride or acrylic.
  • the film 14 In accordance with the present invention, and as best seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, a section 30 is cut from an annular shapedblank 32 and removed therefrom for interfitting between adjacently located moldings 24 and 26.
  • a section 28 is removed from the blank 32 and interfitted between the moldings l6 and 26,- the section 28 providing a return bend of almost
  • additional sections can be cut from the blank 32 for acceptance between the remaining adjacently located moldings resulting in continuous framing of the marginal edges of the decor panel .14.
  • each of the blanks 32 comprises an annular shaped core 34 formed from vinyl and covered by an exterior layer 36 having a wood grained finish which corresponds to the exterior finish of the moldings 16-26.
  • the opposite side of the blank 32 has a relatively thin layer of an adhesive 38 thereon to affix the sections 28 and 30 to the sheet metal panels of the vehicle 10.
  • a removable protective sheet may be applied over the adhesive surface 38 which is peeled off upon assembly.
  • a decorative simulated wood trim assembly in accordance with the present invention is not limited to a specific model or manufacturer and can be supplied in kit form for installation by the vehicle owner.
  • a panel of plastic material having a simulated wood exterior surface having a simulated wood exterior surface
  • a plurality of relatively straight moldings of plastic material having a synthhe steps of: bonding a panel of plastic material having a simulated wood exterior surface to the sides of the vehicle, bonding a plurality of relatively straight moldings of plastic materialhaving a simulated wood exterior surface about the periphery of said panel with the end portions thereof spaced from one another, forming an annulus of plastic material having a radial cross-section and exterior finish similar to that of said moldings, cutting corner sections from said annulus, and bonding said corner sections between said spaced end portions so as to have the outer edge of said moldings disposed tangentially related to the outer periphery of said corner sections.

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  • Vehicle Interior And Exterior Ornaments, Soundproofing, And Insulation (AREA)
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JP49085952A JPS5042517A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1973-07-27 1974-07-26
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US4313987A (en) * 1980-02-28 1982-02-02 Mccormick James L Polystyrene vehicle body protector system
US4629022A (en) * 1984-05-18 1986-12-16 Choo Choo Customs, Inc. Hoodscoop and method for attaching the same
US4668324A (en) * 1985-09-09 1987-05-26 Burns Johnthan D Method of making wood veneer vehicle interior
US4736981A (en) * 1987-06-09 1988-04-12 Chrysler Motors Corporation Applique structure for the external B pillar areas of a four door vehicle
US5320151A (en) * 1993-03-30 1994-06-14 Wumer William R Decorative trim panel and method of manufacture and installation thereof
US5549940A (en) * 1995-03-06 1996-08-27 Noone; Robert P. Stock motor vehicle outfitted with a sports theme kit
US6595575B2 (en) * 2001-09-25 2003-07-22 Mike Morris Protective and decorative vehicle body panels
US6647687B2 (en) * 2000-01-27 2003-11-18 Poly-Foam International Incorporated Simulated log siding
USD493101S1 (en) 2003-06-16 2004-07-20 Dennis J. Dougherty Front of a packaged wooden ornament
US20060125262A1 (en) * 2004-12-14 2006-06-15 Putco, Inc. Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle overlay
US20060125263A1 (en) * 2004-12-14 2006-06-15 Putco, Inc. Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle
CN109702824A (zh) * 2018-12-11 2019-05-03 昆山金运新材料科技有限公司 汽车内饰木纹连续工艺
US10562544B2 (en) * 2014-07-03 2020-02-18 Siemens Mobility GmbH Rail vehicle
AU2016231511B2 (en) * 2015-09-25 2021-05-06 Milenco Limited Caravan door method and system
WO2024012760A1 (de) * 2022-07-13 2024-01-18 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Fahrzeugbauteil, kraftfahrzeug mit fahrzeugbauteil und verfahren zur herstellung eines fahrzeugbauteils

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US3452861A (en) * 1966-03-09 1969-07-01 Minnesota Mining & Mfg Decorative wood grain sheet material for automobile panels
US3709770A (en) * 1971-06-16 1973-01-09 Gulf & Western Ind Prod Co Decorative exterior panel system for automobiles
US3728833A (en) * 1971-03-11 1973-04-24 A Grossman Frame construction having arcuate corners and a continuous feature strip

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US3452861A (en) * 1966-03-09 1969-07-01 Minnesota Mining & Mfg Decorative wood grain sheet material for automobile panels
US3728833A (en) * 1971-03-11 1973-04-24 A Grossman Frame construction having arcuate corners and a continuous feature strip
US3709770A (en) * 1971-06-16 1973-01-09 Gulf & Western Ind Prod Co Decorative exterior panel system for automobiles

Cited By (18)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4313987A (en) * 1980-02-28 1982-02-02 Mccormick James L Polystyrene vehicle body protector system
US4629022A (en) * 1984-05-18 1986-12-16 Choo Choo Customs, Inc. Hoodscoop and method for attaching the same
US4668324A (en) * 1985-09-09 1987-05-26 Burns Johnthan D Method of making wood veneer vehicle interior
US4736981A (en) * 1987-06-09 1988-04-12 Chrysler Motors Corporation Applique structure for the external B pillar areas of a four door vehicle
US5320151A (en) * 1993-03-30 1994-06-14 Wumer William R Decorative trim panel and method of manufacture and installation thereof
US5549940A (en) * 1995-03-06 1996-08-27 Noone; Robert P. Stock motor vehicle outfitted with a sports theme kit
US6647687B2 (en) * 2000-01-27 2003-11-18 Poly-Foam International Incorporated Simulated log siding
US6595575B2 (en) * 2001-09-25 2003-07-22 Mike Morris Protective and decorative vehicle body panels
USD493101S1 (en) 2003-06-16 2004-07-20 Dennis J. Dougherty Front of a packaged wooden ornament
US20060125262A1 (en) * 2004-12-14 2006-06-15 Putco, Inc. Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle overlay
US20060125263A1 (en) * 2004-12-14 2006-06-15 Putco, Inc. Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle
US7201415B2 (en) * 2004-12-14 2007-04-10 Putco, Inc. Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle
US7213853B2 (en) * 2004-12-14 2007-05-08 Putco, Inc. Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle overlay
US10562544B2 (en) * 2014-07-03 2020-02-18 Siemens Mobility GmbH Rail vehicle
AU2016231511B2 (en) * 2015-09-25 2021-05-06 Milenco Limited Caravan door method and system
CN109702824A (zh) * 2018-12-11 2019-05-03 昆山金运新材料科技有限公司 汽车内饰木纹连续工艺
CN109702824B (zh) * 2018-12-11 2021-05-28 昆山金运新材料科技有限公司 汽车内饰木纹连续工艺
WO2024012760A1 (de) * 2022-07-13 2024-01-18 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Fahrzeugbauteil, kraftfahrzeug mit fahrzeugbauteil und verfahren zur herstellung eines fahrzeugbauteils

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