Localized deep soft area of a trim panel
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1. A trim panel for a vehicle comprising:
- a preform laminate comprising a compressible material and a flexible skin;
an extra foam pad coupled to the preform laminate at a pre-selected portion of the preform laminate;
a substrate coupled to at least a portion of the preform laminate; and
a crease along a boundary of the extra foam pad simulating a seam and establishing a contour change having an appearance in a secondary area different than in a primary area;
wherein an A-surface of the trim panel is provided by at least a portion of the flexible skin, at least a portion of the crease, and at least a portion of the substrate.
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Abstract
A trim panel and method of forming a trim panel for a vehicle. The trim panel can include a localized cushioned portion of softness (150) at pre-selected locations on the panel.
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1. A trim panel for a vehicle comprising:
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a preform laminate comprising a compressible material and a flexible skin; an extra foam pad coupled to the preform laminate at a pre-selected portion of the preform laminate; a substrate coupled to at least a portion of the preform laminate; and a crease along a boundary of the extra foam pad simulating a seam and establishing a contour change having an appearance in a secondary area different than in a primary area; wherein an A-surface of the trim panel is provided by at least a portion of the flexible skin, at least a portion of the crease, and at least a portion of the substrate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A trim panel for a vehicle comprising:
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a rigid substrate; a preform laminate comprising a compressible material and a flexible skin; a foam pad provided between the perform laminate and the substrate; and a stitch coupling the preform laminate to the foam pad along a seam to provide a contour change, wherein the stitch contacts an inner surface of the substrate configured adjacent to the foam pad, but the stitch does not penetrate the substrate. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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