Vertical trim panel with integrated stitching
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1. A method of forming a trim panel for a vehicle comprising:
- providing a coverstock comprising a skin layer and a compressible material layer;
adding a stitching to the coverstock such that the stitching engages the skin layer and the compressible material layer;
positioning the coverstock in a mold;
compressing the compressible material layer by introducing a molten polymeric material to the mold to form a rigid substrate that is bonded to the coverstock, wherein the stitching compresses less than the compressible material layer, wherein the molten polymeric material also bonds to the stitching; and
removing the panel from the mold so that the compressible material can expand away from the substrate and around the stitching.
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Abstract
A method of forming a panel is disclosed. The method comprises forming a flexible skin; coupling a compressible material to the skin; providing a stitching to the skin and compressible material combination; then positioning the skin and compressible material in a mold; and forming a rigid substrate around the skin and compressible material and a portion of the stitching for providing a first soft region wherein the compressible material is disposed between the skin and the substrate so that a first soft region is defined by the compressible material.
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1. A method of forming a trim panel for a vehicle comprising:
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providing a coverstock comprising a skin layer and a compressible material layer; adding a stitching to the coverstock such that the stitching engages the skin layer and the compressible material layer; positioning the coverstock in a mold; compressing the compressible material layer by introducing a molten polymeric material to the mold to form a rigid substrate that is bonded to the coverstock, wherein the stitching compresses less than the compressible material layer, wherein the molten polymeric material also bonds to the stitching; and removing the panel from the mold so that the compressible material can expand away from the substrate and around the stitching. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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