Automotive trim panel having a shirred appearance

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1997-01-31

1998-10-27

Epstein, Henry F.

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Sheet including cover or casing

Foamed or expanded material encased

156 85, 156205, 156245, 428181, 4283197, D05B 3508

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058275959

ABSTRACT:
A panel adaptable for use in automotive trim applications has a laminate of a support layer and an A-side layer made of vinyl or cloth. The support layer is made of a thermoformable material such as foam, felt or polypropylene. The laminate is thermoformed to impart the contour of a rigid substrate to which the panel will be attached. The support layer retains the desired contour without the use of other materials. The panel may have a shirred appearance imparted thereto by the inclusion of a plurality of gathers thermoformed into the support layer.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4259408 (1981-03-01), Moschter
patent: 5073429 (1991-12-01), Steinke et al.

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