Pleated corners for vehicle trim openings

Details Pleated corners for vehicle trim openings Pleated corners for vehicle trim openings

1998-02-27

2000-12-19

Dayoan, D. Glenn

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Roof structure

B60J 1302

Patent

active

061618950

ABSTRACT:
A unique method of forming a headliner around a sunroof opening includes providing pleats at a corner of a portion of said headliner which is to be deformed behind a rear surface of said headliner. The pleats facilitate the bending of the material and provide a smooth appearance at the interior. Methods are disclosed for forming this pleated structure behind the headliner.

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