Automotive trim panel having dual density foam support layer

Details Automotive trim panel having dual density foam support layer Automotive trim panel having dual density foam support layer

1998-10-08

1999-08-03

Jones, Deborah

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4283044, 4283099, 4283166, 2961467, B32B 3120, B60J 500

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ABSTRACT:
A trim panel for use in automotive trim applications is made from a laminate of a thermoformable support layer and an A-side layer made of vinyl or cloth or similar material. The laminate is thermoformed to impart permanently 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 support layer is made of an intermediate layer and a bottom layer of thermoformable foam. The foam layers have different densities to allow selection of the hand or touch of the A-side layer.

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