Component for vehicle interior

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10328881
APP PUB NO 20180111578A1
SERIAL NO

15786784

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A component for a vehicle interior configured to deform under a load is disclosed. An armrest for a vehicle interior configured to deform under a load is disclosed. A method for forming the armrest is disclosed. The armrest may comprise a substrate and base formed on the substrate. The base may comprise a core and a surface (or skin). The core may comprise a material configured to deform under a load (e.g. impact). The method for forming the armrest may comprise the steps of: (a) placing the substrate in a mold and (b) forming the base on the substrate. A coating may be provided in the mold. The substrate may be formed from a plastic material such as a thermoplastic material to provide a structure. The base of the armrest may be formed from a plastic material such as a polyurethane foam material to form the core with integral surface/skin.

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Patent Owner(s)

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SHANGHAI YANFENG JINQIAO AUTOMOTIVE TRIM SYSTEMS CO LTDC/O LAW DEPARTMENT 41935 WEST 12 MILE ROAD NOVI MI 48377

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Avila, Javier Holland, US 4 75
Bozio, Ronald A Holland, US 20 100

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