WO2002038352A2 - Method of integrating grain pattern in fabric - Google Patents

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WO2002038352A2
WO2002038352A2 PCT/US2001/046270 US0146270W WO0238352A2 WO 2002038352 A2 WO2002038352 A2 WO 2002038352A2 US 0146270 W US0146270 W US 0146270W WO 0238352 A2 WO0238352 A2 WO 0238352A2
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Manfred Fritsch
Thomas G. Bailey
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Intier Automotive Inc.
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C59/00—Surface shaping of articles, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C59/02—Surface shaping of articles, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor by mechanical means, e.g. pressing
    • B29C59/026—Surface shaping of articles, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor by mechanical means, e.g. pressing of layered or coated substantially flat surfaces
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C37/00—Component parts, details, accessories or auxiliary operations, not covered by group B29C33/00 or B29C35/00
    • B29C37/0025—Applying surface layers, e.g. coatings, decorative layers, printed layers, to articles during shaping, e.g. in-mould printing
    • B29C37/0028—In-mould coating, e.g. by introducing the coating material into the mould after forming the article
    • B29C37/0032—In-mould coating, e.g. by introducing the coating material into the mould after forming the article the coating being applied upon the mould surface before introducing the moulding compound, e.g. applying a gelcoat
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C43/00—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C43/02—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
    • B29C43/18—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
    • B29C43/183—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles the preformed layer being a lining, e.g. shaped in the mould before compression moulding, or a preformed shell adapted to the shape of the mould
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C43/00—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C43/02—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
    • B29C43/18—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
    • B29C43/183—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles the preformed layer being a lining, e.g. shaped in the mould before compression moulding, or a preformed shell adapted to the shape of the mould
    • B29C43/184—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles the preformed layer being a lining, e.g. shaped in the mould before compression moulding, or a preformed shell adapted to the shape of the mould shaped by the compression of the material during moulding
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C45/00—Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C45/14—Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
    • B29C45/14778—Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles the article consisting of a material with particular properties, e.g. porous, brittle
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C45/00—Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C45/17—Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
    • B29C45/26—Moulds
    • B29C45/37—Mould cavity walls, i.e. the inner surface forming the mould cavity, e.g. linings
    • B29C45/372—Mould cavity walls, i.e. the inner surface forming the mould cavity, e.g. linings provided with means for marking or patterning, e.g. numbering articles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C45/00—Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C45/17—Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
    • B29C45/46—Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould
    • B29C45/56—Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using mould parts movable during or after injection, e.g. injection-compression moulding
    • B29C45/561—Injection-compression moulding
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
    • B29K2713/00—Use of textile products or fabrics for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29L—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES
    • B29L2031/00—Other particular articles
    • B29L2031/30—Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
    • B29L2031/3005—Body finishings

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  • the invention relates to a method for forming interior trim panel for use with a motor vehicle; and more specifically, to a method for integrating a grain pattern in a fabric trim covers forming a part of the interior trim panel.
  • Automotive vehicles typically include molded trim panels providing aesthetically pleasing and structural features to the interior of the vehicle.
  • Leather, vinyl, or fabric trim covers may be molded in the trim panel during the forming process to improve the appearance of the trim panel.
  • Leather trim covers are particularly pleasing in appearance due to natural grain patterns in the leather. Similar grain patterns may be integrated into vinyl trim covers during the production of the vinyl covering itself. Grain patterns may also be formed in vinyl trim covers during the molding process of the trim panel.
  • deformable vinyl stock may be inserted into a heated mold cavity having a pre-grained surface and then molten thermoplastic resin may be injected into the mold cavity. Expansion of the resin within the cavity forces the vinyl stock against the grained surface of the cavity, thereby imprinting the grain pattern into the vinyl stock.
  • the present invention relates to a method of integrating a grain pattern in a fabric using a compression molding process including a mold having closeable mold halves defining a cavity therebetween comprising the steps of: forming a grain pattern in the cavity of the mold; placing a piece of fabric in the cavity adjacent the grain pattern; depositing a sheet of molten resin in the cavity of the mold; compressing the sheet of molten resin against the piece of fabric and between the closed mold halves; pressing the piece of fabric against the grain pattern in the cavity; and embossing the grain pattern through the piece of fabric and into the molten resin.
  • Figure 1 is a top view of a trim panel having a grain pattern embossed into the cover according to the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a prospective view of an end of the trim panel of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a schematic side view of an apparatus using a method of forming the trim panel of the present invention with the press shown in the open position;
  • Figure 4 is a schematic side view of the apparatus of Figure 3 with the press shown in the closed position.
  • a trim panel 10 having an outer surface 14.
  • the outer surface 14 has a grained pattern formed therein.
  • a fabric trim cover 12 is adhered to and covers the outer surface 14 such that the grain pattern in the outer surface 14 is visible on the fabric trim cover 12 and embossed in the fabric trim cover 12.
  • the grained pattern is formed in the ' outer surface 14 and embossed in the fabric trim cover 12 during a molding process in accordance with the method of the invention.
  • a mold assembly 20 is provided having upper and lower mold halves 22, 24.
  • the upper mold half 22 is secured to an upper platen of a press assembly (not shown) and moveable between an open position spaced apart from the lower mold half 24, shown in Figure 3, and a closed position adjacent the lower mold half 24, shown in Figure 4.
  • the upper and lower mold halves 22, 24 are complementary such that in the closed position, a closed cavity space 23 is defined therebetween defining the general shape of the trim panel 10 to be formed during the molding process.
  • the upper mold half 22 presents a cavity surface 26 defining a portion of the closed cavity space 23.
  • a grain pattern 28 is pre-cut or etched into the cavity surface 26 by any conventional graining process.
  • the fabric trim cover 12 is placed upon the cavity surface 26.
  • the mold assembly 20 is closed as the upper mold half 22 is moved to the closed position, wherein the plastic charge 30, still deformable, is pressed onto the fabric trim cover 12 and ultimately against the cavity surface 26. Together, the plastic charge 30 and the fabric trim cover 12 are compressed against the cavity surface 26 such that the grain pattern 28 is embossed through the fabric trim cover 12 and into the plastic charge 30.
  • the compression of the plastic charge 30 against the fabric trim cover 12 also promotes bonding or adhesion of the fabric trim cover 12 to the plastic charge 30 to the extent that the grain pattern 28, embossed in the plastic charge 30, is visible through the fabric trim cover 12 and appears embossed in the fabric trim cover 12 itself. That is, the adhesion of the fabric trim cover 12 against the plastic charge 30 having the embossed grain pattern 28 forms a permanent and integrated grain pattern in the fabric trim cover 12 on the outer surface 14 of the trim panel 10. It should be appreciated that the grain pattern 28 embossed in the plastic charge 30 and visible through the fabric trim cover 12 may also be embossed in the fabric trim cover 12 itself depending on the thermoset properties of the fabric trim cover 12. Upon cooling, the plastic charge 30 and the fabric trim cover 12 together retain the shape defined by the closed cavity space 23, and further, retain the embossed grain pattern 28 to form a finished molded trim panel 10. The finished molded trim panel may thereafter be removed from the mold assembly 20.

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Abstract

A method for forming a trim piece having a fabric trim cover with a grain pattern embossed therein during a molding process. The method includes the steps of cutting a grain pattern in the cavity of the mold, placing the fabric trim cover upon the cavity, dispensing molten plastic in the mold, and compressing the molten plastic into the fabric, and in turn, into the grained cavity of the mold.

Description

METHOD OF INTEGRATING GRAIN PATTERN IN FABRIC
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a method for forming interior trim panel for use with a motor vehicle; and more specifically, to a method for integrating a grain pattern in a fabric trim covers forming a part of the interior trim panel.
2. Description of the Related Art
Automotive vehicles typically include molded trim panels providing aesthetically pleasing and structural features to the interior of the vehicle. Leather, vinyl, or fabric trim covers may be molded in the trim panel during the forming process to improve the appearance of the trim panel. Leather trim covers are particularly pleasing in appearance due to natural grain patterns in the leather. Similar grain patterns may be integrated into vinyl trim covers during the production of the vinyl covering itself. Grain patterns may also be formed in vinyl trim covers during the molding process of the trim panel. For example, deformable vinyl stock may be inserted into a heated mold cavity having a pre-grained surface and then molten thermoplastic resin may be injected into the mold cavity. Expansion of the resin within the cavity forces the vinyl stock against the grained surface of the cavity, thereby imprinting the grain pattern into the vinyl stock. An example of such a molding process is disclosed in United States Patent 5,908,524 (the '524 patent) issued June 1, 1999 to Masui. Grain patterns may not, however, be integrated into fabric trim covers using conventional molding processes, such as the process disclosed in the '524 patent to Masui. Therefore, it is desirable to have a molding process, wherein a molded trim panel is produced having a fabric trim covers forming a portion of the trim panel and exhibiting a grain pattern, such as the grain patterns naturally occurring in leather.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method of integrating a grain pattern in a fabric using a compression molding process including a mold having closeable mold halves defining a cavity therebetween comprising the steps of: forming a grain pattern in the cavity of the mold; placing a piece of fabric in the cavity adjacent the grain pattern; depositing a sheet of molten resin in the cavity of the mold; compressing the sheet of molten resin against the piece of fabric and between the closed mold halves; pressing the piece of fabric against the grain pattern in the cavity; and embossing the grain pattern through the piece of fabric and into the molten resin.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a top view of a trim panel having a grain pattern embossed into the cover according to the present invention;
Figure 2 is a prospective view of an end of the trim panel of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a schematic side view of an apparatus using a method of forming the trim panel of the present invention with the press shown in the open position; and
Figure 4 is a schematic side view of the apparatus of Figure 3 with the press shown in the closed position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to Figures 1 and 2, there is illustrated a trim panel 10 having an outer surface 14. The outer surface 14 has a grained pattern formed therein. A fabric trim cover 12 is adhered to and covers the outer surface 14 such that the grain pattern in the outer surface 14 is visible on the fabric trim cover 12 and embossed in the fabric trim cover 12. The grained pattern is formed in the'outer surface 14 and embossed in the fabric trim cover 12 during a molding process in accordance with the method of the invention.
As shown in Figure 3, a mold assembly 20 is provided having upper and lower mold halves 22, 24. The upper mold half 22 is secured to an upper platen of a press assembly (not shown) and moveable between an open position spaced apart from the lower mold half 24, shown in Figure 3, and a closed position adjacent the lower mold half 24, shown in Figure 4. The upper and lower mold halves 22, 24 are complementary such that in the closed position, a closed cavity space 23 is defined therebetween defining the general shape of the trim panel 10 to be formed during the molding process. The upper mold half 22 presents a cavity surface 26 defining a portion of the closed cavity space 23. A grain pattern 28 is pre-cut or etched into the cavity surface 26 by any conventional graining process.
The fabric trim cover 12 is placed upon the cavity surface 26. A molten plastic charge 30, preferably in the form of a pre-heated and deformable ribbon-like resin extrusion, is deposited onto the lower mold half 24. The mold assembly 20 is closed as the upper mold half 22 is moved to the closed position, wherein the plastic charge 30, still deformable, is pressed onto the fabric trim cover 12 and ultimately against the cavity surface 26. Together, the plastic charge 30 and the fabric trim cover 12 are compressed against the cavity surface 26 such that the grain pattern 28 is embossed through the fabric trim cover 12 and into the plastic charge 30. The compression of the plastic charge 30 against the fabric trim cover 12 also promotes bonding or adhesion of the fabric trim cover 12 to the plastic charge 30 to the extent that the grain pattern 28, embossed in the plastic charge 30, is visible through the fabric trim cover 12 and appears embossed in the fabric trim cover 12 itself. That is, the adhesion of the fabric trim cover 12 against the plastic charge 30 having the embossed grain pattern 28 forms a permanent and integrated grain pattern in the fabric trim cover 12 on the outer surface 14 of the trim panel 10. It should be appreciated that the grain pattern 28 embossed in the plastic charge 30 and visible through the fabric trim cover 12 may also be embossed in the fabric trim cover 12 itself depending on the thermoset properties of the fabric trim cover 12. Upon cooling, the plastic charge 30 and the fabric trim cover 12 together retain the shape defined by the closed cavity space 23, and further, retain the embossed grain pattern 28 to form a finished molded trim panel 10. The finished molded trim panel may thereafter be removed from the mold assembly 20.
The invention has been described in an illustrative manner, and it is to be understood that the terminology, which has been used, is intended to be in the nature of words of description rather than of limitation.
Many modification and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is, therefore, to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced other than as specifically described.

Claims

What is claimed is:
1. A method of integrating a grain pattern in a fabric using a compression molding process including a mold having closeable mold halves defining a cavity therebetween comprising the steps of: forming a grain pattern in the cavity of the mold; placing a piece of fabric in the cavity adjacent the grain pattern; depositing a sheet of molten resin in the cavity of the mold; compressing the sheet of molten resin against the piece of fabric and between the closed mold halves; pressing the piece of fabric against the grain pattern in the cavity; and embossing the grain pattern through the piece of fabric and into the molten resin.
2. A method as set forth in claim 1 further including the step of cooling the molten resin such that the molten resin retains the grain pattern embossed therein.
3. A method as set forth in claim 2 further including the step of bonding the piece of fabric to the molten resin such that the grain pattern embossed in the molten resin is formed in the piece of fabric.
4. A method as set forth in claim 3 further including the step of plastically deforming the piece of fabric to accept and retain the grain pattern of the cavity during compression of the molten resin against the piece of fabric.
5. A method of integrating a grain pattern in a trim cover using a compression molding process including a mold having a mold half presenting a cavity surface with a grain pattern formed therein and a complementary mold half closeable therewith to define a cavity therebetween, and comprising the steps of: placing a trim cover upon the grained cavity surface; injecting a charge of molten resin in the cavity; compressing the charge of molten resin against the trim cover and between the closed mold halves, thereby pressing the trim cover against the grain pattern in the cavity; and embossing the grain pattern through the trim cover and into the molten resin.
6. A method as set forth in claim 5 further including the step of cooling the molten resin such that the molten resin retains the grain pattern embossed therein.
7. A method as set forth in claim 6 further including the step of bonding the trim cover to the molten resin such that the grain pattern embossed in the molten resin is formed in the trim cover.
8. A method as set forth in claim 7 further including the step of plastically deforming the trim cover to accept and retain the grain pattern during compression of the molten resin against the trim cover.
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