Surface decoration for a covering part and method for the production thereof
First Claim
1. A surface decor for a trim part which is formed in regions using a cast skin, comprising a first region formed exclusively by a decor inlay, an edging of the decor inlay bordering a second region of the surface decor which is formed by the cast skin, the edging of the decor inlay being enclosed by the cast skin.
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Abstract
Described is a surface decoration for a covering part, especially for an inner trim part in a motor vehicle, partially formed by a cast skin. The surface decoration consists of a decorative insert whose edge is adjacent to an area of the surface decoration formed by said cast skin. The edge of the decorative insert is enclosed by the cast skin. Descrived also is a method for the production of a corresponding surface decoration and to a casting tool for the production of said surface decoration. Highly esthetic trim parts can be produced in a highly simple manner.
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46 Claims
- 1. A surface decor for a trim part which is formed in regions using a cast skin, comprising a first region formed exclusively by a decor inlay, an edging of the decor inlay bordering a second region of the surface decor which is formed by the cast skin, the edging of the decor inlay being enclosed by the cast skin.
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26. A method for manufacturing a surface decor for a trim part, comprising:
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introducing a decor inlay into a space between upper and lower tools of a casting tool;
clamping an edging of the decor inlay between the upper and lower tools so that the edging projects into a cavity formed between the upper and lower tools; and
filling the cavity between the upper and lower tools with a curing material to form a cast skin enclosing the edging after the decor inlay has been clamped between the upper and lower tools. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A casting tool for manufacturing a surface decor for a trim part, comprising:
- upper and lower tools which, when closed against one another, form a cavity therebetween, the upper and lower tools being movable toward and away from one another to open and close the cavity, wherein a first region of the cavity forms a space for the introduction thereto of a curing material to form a cast skin and a second region of the cavity forms a space for receiving therein a decor inlay, the first and second regions bordering one another along a sealing gap within which an edging of the decor inlay is clamped when the upper and lower tools are closed against one another, wherein the casting tool at the sealing gap is widened towards the cavity so that the edging of the decor inlay bears on edges of the sealing gap but not on walls of the cavity.
- View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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