Interior trim components with integrated electrical wiring
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1. An interior trim component configured for use in a vehicle, comprising:
- a housing formed of a dielectric material; and
a plurality of metallic electrical conductors, wherein each electrical conductor of the plurality of metallic electrical conductors is encased within the housing and is surrounded by and in intimate contact with the dielectric material forming the housing, wherein each electrical conductor of the plurality of metallic electrical conductors defines two contact points exposed external to the housing, and wherein an exterior surface of the housing has a desired trip color and desired trim texture..
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Abstract
An interior trim component configured for use in a vehicle including a housing formed of a dielectric material and an electrical conductor encased within the housing being surrounded by and in intimate contact with the dielectric material forming the housing. The electrical conductor defines two exposed contact points. An exterior surface of the housing has a desired trim color and desired trim texture. The trim component may be manufactured using a 3D printing process or an insert molding process.
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1. An interior trim component configured for use in a vehicle, comprising:
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a housing formed of a dielectric material; and a plurality of metallic electrical conductors, wherein each electrical conductor of the plurality of metallic electrical conductors is encased within the housing and is surrounded by and in intimate contact with the dielectric material forming the housing, wherein each electrical conductor of the plurality of metallic electrical conductors defines two contact points exposed external to the housing, and wherein an exterior surface of the housing has a desired trip color and desired trim texture.. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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