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WO2022076567A1 - Composant d'intérieur de véhicule - Google Patents

Composant d'intérieur de véhicule Download PDF

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WO2022076567A1
WO2022076567A1 PCT/US2021/053782 US2021053782W WO2022076567A1 WO 2022076567 A1 WO2022076567 A1 WO 2022076567A1 US 2021053782 W US2021053782 W US 2021053782W WO 2022076567 A1 WO2022076567 A1 WO 2022076567A1
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Bryan Todd Jones
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Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/75—Arm-rests
    • B60N2/79—Adaptations for additional use of the arm-rests
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/70—Upholstery springs ; Upholstery
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/75—Arm-rests
    • B60N2/78—Arm-rests post or panel mounted
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/20—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for lighting specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments; mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/60—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects
    • B60Q3/62—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
    • B60Q3/64—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/70—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose
    • B60Q3/78—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for generating luminous strips, e.g. for marking trim component edges
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R7/00—Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
    • B60R7/04—Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space, e.g. using racks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/20—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for lighting specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments; mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
    • B60Q3/225—Small compartments, e.g. glove compartments
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/50—Mounting arrangements
    • B60Q3/54—Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners

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  • the present invention relates to a vehicle interior component.
  • the present invention relates to a vehicle interior component comprising a base structure and a core comprising a core structure.
  • the core structure may be configured to provide at least one functional property comprising at least one of (a) structural resilience; (b) flexibility; (c) facilitation of light transmission; (d) facilitation of air flow; (e) facilitation of scent dispersion; (f) presentation of a surface effect; (g) presentation of a visual effect.
  • the core structure may comprise a structure formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the core structure may comprise a semi-rigid integrally-formed plastic material.
  • the component may comprise a cover integrally formed on the core structure.
  • the core structure may comprise at least one of (1) a lattice structure; (2) an open lattice structure; (3) a layered structure; (4) a matrix; (5) a structure of resilient elements; (6) a lattice of resilient elements; (7) a set of projections.
  • the core structure may comprise a composite structure.
  • the core structure may comprise at least one of (1) an integrally-formed core; (2) an integrally-formed structure; (3) a formed core structure; (4) a formed structure; (5) a set of spring elements.
  • the core may comprise a light-transmissive material and a generally opaque material.
  • the core structure may comprise a flexible structural core.
  • the core structure may comprise a thermo-formed structure.
  • the core structure may comprise at least one of (a) a set of resilient elements; (b) a framework of resilient elements.
  • the core structure may comprise at least one of (a) a lattice; (b) an open lattice; (c) a lattice configured to provide resilience.
  • the core structure may comprise a layered structure.
  • the core may comprise a frame.
  • the core may comprise a composite of multiple materials.
  • the core may comprise a multi-segment core.
  • the multisegment core may comprise a segment of a first material and a segment of a second material.
  • the core may comprise a first segment and a second segment; the first segment may comprise a first material providing a first functional property; the second segment may comprise a second material providing a second functional property.
  • the core may be configured to provide variable stiffness.
  • the core may comprise a layered structure; the layered structure may comprise a first non-planar layer coupled to a second non-planar layer.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a set of voids.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework configured to provide passages for at least one of air flow and/or illumination.
  • the component may comprise a cover on the core structure.
  • the component may comprise a light source configured to pass illumination through the core structure to the cover.
  • the light source is coupled to the core structure through a light guide.
  • the component may comprise an outlet for illumination from the core structure.
  • the component may comprise a cover applied to the core structure.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (a) polypropylene; (b) nylon; (c) filled nylon; (d) glass filled nylon; (e) resin; (f) thermoplastic resin; (g) plastic.
  • the component may comprise at least one of (a) a console; (b) an overhead console; (c) a floor console; (d) a center console; (e) a door panel; (f) an armrest; (g) an occupant support.
  • the present invention relates to a vehicle interior component comprising a base and a core comprising a core structure configured to perform a function.
  • the function may comprise at least one of (a) resilience and/or (b) transmittance of illumination and/or (c) passage of air flow.
  • the core structure may comprise (1) a formed structure; (2) a lattice structure; (3) a layered structure; (4) a matrix; (5) a structure of resilient elements; (6) a lattice of resilient elements; (7) a set of projections; (8) a set of spring elements; (9) an integrally-formed structure; (10) a structure formed by additive manufacturing; (11) a thermo-formed structure; (12) a composite structure.
  • the core structure may comprise an open lattice structure.
  • the core structure may comprise a multi-layered structure.
  • the core structure may comprise a set of projections.
  • the core structure may comprise an open structure configured to provide structural resilience and flexibility.
  • the core may be configured with a structure arrangement; the structure arrangement may be configured to provide functional properties; functional properties of the structure arrangement may comprise at least one of (a) light-transmissivity and/or (b) stiffness and/or (c) strength and/or (d) softness and/or (e) mass and/or (f) elasticity and/or (g) tensile strength and/or (h) compressive strength and/or (i) mass reduction and/or (j) strength to weight ratio.
  • the core may comprise a cover integrally-formed on the core structure.
  • the component may comprise a cover applied to the core structure.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework of resilient elements.
  • the resilient elements may comprise spring members.
  • the core structure may comprise a matrix of projections; the projections may comprise resilient elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a lattice comprising a set of layers.
  • the core structure may comprise a set of sheets; the sheets may comprise curved sheets.
  • the core structure may comprise a multi-layer framework.
  • the core structure may comprise a frame and an open lattice.
  • the core structure may comprise a multi-layer structure configured to provide passages.
  • the component may comprise an inlet coupled to the passages and an outlet.
  • the component may comprise a light source coupled to the core structure through a light guide; the core structure may comprise passages for illumination.
  • the present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior comprising a base, a core coupled to the base and a cover configured to cover the core and to provide the surface.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (1) a lattice structure; (2) a layered structure; (3) a matrix; (4) a set of projections; (5) a set of springs.
  • the core may comprise an integrally-formed core structure.
  • the core may comprise a lattice structure.
  • the cover may comprise a light-transmissive section.
  • the core may be configured (a) to provide an outlet for light configured to provide illumination and/or (b) to direct light to provide illumination at the surface.
  • Illumination may be provided by a light source; the light source may comprise an LED arrangement.
  • the component may comprise a light module configured to provide illumination at the surface; the light module may comprise a set of light segments.
  • the light module may comprise at least one light guide.
  • the light module and the core may be configured to provide at least one of (a) a light effect at the surface; (b) a shadow effect at the surface.
  • the light module and the core may be configured to provide a depth effect under the cover.
  • the component may comprise a support for the core; the support may be configured to transmit light from the light module to the core.
  • the support may comprise a light diffuser.
  • the cover may comprise a light-transmissive layer.
  • the core may be configured (a) to provide an outlet for light configured to provide illumination and/or (b) to direct light to provide illumination at the surface.
  • the present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior comprising a base, a core coupled to the base and a cover configured to cover the core and to provide the surface.
  • the core may be configured with a structure arrangement.
  • the structure arrangement may be configured to provide functional properties. Functional properties of the structure arrangement may comprise at least one of (a) light-transmissivity and/or (b) stiffness and/or (c) strength and/or (d) softness and/or (e) mass and/or (f) elasticity and/or (g) tensile strength and/or (h) compressive strength and/or (i) mass reduction and/or (j) strength to weight ratio.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (1) a core structure; (2) a lattice structure; (3) a layered structure; (4) a matrix; (5) a structure of resilient elements; (6) a lattice of resilient elements; (7) a set of projections; (8) a set of spring elements; (9) an integrally-formed structure; (10) a composite structure.
  • the core structure may comprise a structure formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the core structure may comprise a thermoformed structure.
  • the core structure may comprise a composite structure.
  • the core may comprise the core structure and a frame.
  • the core may comprise a material; material properties may comprise functional properties for the core.
  • the core may comprise a composite of multiple materials.
  • the core may comprise a composite structure formed of multiple material layers; the multiple material layers may provide functional properties for the core.
  • the core may comprise a multi-layer core.
  • the core may comprise a multi-segment core.
  • the multi-segment core may comprise a segment of a first material and a segment of a second material.
  • the core may comprise a first segment and a second segment; the first segment may comprise a first material providing a first functional property; the second segment may comprise a second material providing a second functional property.
  • the core may comprise a light-transmissive material and a generally opaque material.
  • the core may comprise a structure arrangement integrally formed by additive manufacturing; the structure arrangement may comprise an open lattice.
  • the core may be configured to provide a passage for airflow.
  • the cover may comprise a light-transmissive layer.
  • the core may be configured
  • the core may be configured to provide variable stiffness.
  • the core may comprise a layered structure; the layered structure may comprise a first non- planar layer coupled to a second non-planar layer.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a set of voids.
  • the present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior comprising a base; a core coupled to the base; and a cover configured to cover the core.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (1) a lattice structure; (2) a layered structure; (3) a matrix; (4) a set of projections; (5) a set of springs.
  • the core may comprise a lattice structure produced by additive manufacturing.
  • the core may comprise at least two layers. The at least two layers may be injection molded and joined together to form the core. The at least two layers may be joined by at least one of (a) welding; (b) hot plate welding; (c) vibration welding; (d) plastic staking.
  • the component may comprise a fan configured to dispense scent from scent media through the core into air in a vehicle interior.
  • the core may be configured to provide a passage for airflow.
  • the cover may comprise a light-transmissive layer.
  • the cover may be configured to provide illumination from a light source.
  • the core may be configured (a) to provide an outlet for light configured to provide illumination and/or
  • the core may comprise at least one of (a) polypropylene; (b) nylon; (c) filled nylon; (d) glass filled nylon; (e) thermoplastic polyurethane.
  • the core may be configured to provide an area with a first resilience and an area with a second resilience greater than the first resilience.
  • the core may be configured to provide variable stiffness.
  • the core may comprise a layered structure; the layered structure may comprise a first non-planar layer coupled to a second non-planar layer.
  • the first non- planar layer may comprise a set of voids.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a set of projections.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a set of springs.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a generally sinusoidal cross-section.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a first thickness and a second thickness greater than the first thickness.
  • the component may comprise at least one of: (a) a console; (b) an overhead console; (c) a floor console; (d) a center console; (e) a door panel; (f) an armrest; (g) an occupant support.
  • the present invention relates to a vehicle interior component comprising a base and a core structure; the core structure may comprise a set of resilient elements configured to perform a function; the function may comprise at least one of (a) resilience and/or (b) passage of illumination and/or (c) passage of air flow.
  • the component may comprise a cover applied to the core structure.
  • the component may comprise an inlet for air flow coupled to the core structure.
  • the core structure may comprise passages for air flow.
  • the component may comprise an outlet for air flow from the core structure.
  • the core structure may be coupled to a vehicle system; the vehicle system may comprise a ventilation system.
  • the component may comprise a light source configured to pass illumination through the core structure.
  • the light source may be adjacent to the core structure.
  • the light source may be coupled to the core structure through a light guide.
  • the core structure may comprise passages for illumination.
  • the core structure may be coupled to a vehicle system.
  • the vehicle system may comprise instrumentation.
  • the vehicle system may comprise a vehicle network.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework of resilient elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a matrix of projections.
  • the projections may comprise resilient elements.
  • the resilient elements may comprise spring members.
  • the core structure may comprise a set of spring elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a set of curved spring elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a lattice.
  • the lattice may comprise a set of sheets; the sheets may comprise curved sheets.
  • the lattice may comprise a set of layers.
  • the lattice may comprise a set of layers of curved sheets.
  • the curved sheets may comprise waves.
  • the lattice may comprise an open lattice.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework and an open lattice.
  • the framework may comprise a set of curved sheets with a frame and voids.
  • the framework may comprise a network of resilient elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework.
  • the framework may comprise a multi-layer framework.
  • the multi-layer framework may comprise a set of curved sheets.
  • the multi-layer framework may comprise a set of sheets formed with waves.
  • the multi-layer framework may comprise a set of openmatrix sheets.
  • the open-matrix sheets may comprise curved sheets.
  • the curved sheets may comprise waves.
  • the core structure may comprise a lattice configured to provide resilience.
  • the lattice may comprise a set of curved sheets configured to provide resilience.
  • the core structure may comprise a multi-layer structure configured to provide passages.
  • the core structure may comprise a multi-layer structure configured to provide (a) passages and (b) resilience.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework configured to provide passages.
  • the component may comprise an inlet coupled to the passages and an outlet.
  • the inlet may be configured to be coupled to an air flow source and the passages may be configured to provide for air flow through the core structure.
  • the component may comprise an outlet for air flow from the core structure.
  • the inlet may be configured to be coupled to a light source and the passages may be configured to provide for illumination through the core structure.
  • the component may comprise an outlet for illumination from the core structure.
  • the outlet for illumination may be configured to present a user interface.
  • the component may comprise an interface between the core structure and the base.
  • the interface may comprise an interface to a vehicle system.
  • the interface may comprise a duct.
  • the present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior comprising a base; a core coupled to the base; and a cover configured to cover the core.
  • the core may be configured with a structure arrangement; the structure arrangement may be configured to provide functional properties.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (1) a lattice structure; (2) a layered structure; (3) a matrix; (4) a set of projections; (5) a set of springs.
  • Functional properties of the structure arrangement may comprise at least one of (a) light-transmissivity and/or (b) stiffness and/or (c) tensile strength and/or (d) compressive strength and/or (e) softness and/or (f) mass and/or (g) elasticity.
  • the core may be configured with the structure arrangement generated by an algorithm.
  • the algorithm may be configured to provide the structure arrangement based on parameters.
  • Parameters may comprise (a) stiffness and/or (b) strength.
  • Parameters may comprise (c) softness.
  • Parameters may comprise material properties.
  • the core may comprise a material; and material properties may comprise properties for the material. Functional properties are provided by material properties for the material.
  • the core may comprise a composite of multiple materials.
  • the core may comprise a composite structure of multiple materials.
  • the core may be formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the core may comprise a composite structure.
  • the core may be formed of multiple material layers.
  • the core may be formed of multiple material layers selectively to provide material properties.
  • the multiple material layers may provide functional properties for the core.
  • the core may be formed of multiple material layers by additive manufacturing.
  • the core may comprise a generally opaque material.
  • the core may comprise a light-transmissive material.
  • the core may comprise a light-transmissive material and a generally opaque material.
  • the core may be configured to present a visual effect when illuminated.
  • the core may be configured to provide a composite visual effect when illuminated; the light transmissive material may present a visual effect.
  • the core may be formed by injection molding.
  • the core may be formed by injection molding of multiple materials. Multiple materials may comprise a generally opaque material and a light- transmissive material.
  • the structure arrangement may comprise a geometry configured by an algorithm. The geometry may comprise a pattern. The geometry may comprise a random effect.
  • the structure arrangement may comprise a human-generated form.
  • the structure arrangement may comprise a human-designed form.
  • the component may comprise a light source configured to illuminate the core. Functional properties of the core may be tuned to provide a composite performance.
  • the core may be formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the core may comprise multiple materials.
  • the core may be formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the core may comprise a multi-layer core.
  • the core may comprise a multi-segment core.
  • the multi-segment core may comprise a segment of a first material and a segment of a second material.
  • the core may be formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the first material may comprise a light-transmissive material.
  • the second material may comprise a generally opaque material.
  • the core may comprise a first segment comprising a first material providing a first functional property.
  • the core may comprise a second segment comprising a second material providing a second functional property.
  • the first functional property of the first segment may be greater stiffness than the second segment.
  • the second functional property may comprise light transmissivity.
  • the core may be formed by additive manufacturing. Functional properties comprise thermal properties.
  • the core may comprise a structure arrangement integrally formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the structure arrangement may comprise an open lattice.
  • the present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior comprising a base; a core coupled to the base; and a cover configured to cover the core.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (1) a lattice structure; (2) a layered structure; (3) a matrix; (4) a set of projections; (5) a set of springs.
  • the core may comprise a lattice structure.
  • the lattice structure may be produced by additive manufacturing.
  • the cover may comprise a light-transmissive layer. The cover may be configured to provide illumination from a light source.
  • the core may be configured (a) to provide an outlet for light configured to provide illumination and/or (b) to direct light to provide illumination at the surface.
  • the component may comprise a light module configured to provide illumination at the surface.
  • the light module may comprise a set of light segments. Illumination may be provided by a light source.
  • the light source may comprise an LED arrangement.
  • the light module may comprise at least one light guide.
  • the light module and the core may be configured to provide at least one of (a) a light effect at the surface; (b) a shadow effect at the surface.
  • the light module and the core may be configured to provide a depth effect under the cover.
  • the light module may be configured to provide illumination under the core.
  • the component may comprise a controller configured to operate the light module.
  • the controller may be configured to vary intensity of illumination of the light module to provide a motion effect.
  • the controller may be configured to control individual light sources of the light module to provide a motion effect.
  • the controller may be configured to control direction of illumination from the light module to provide a motion effect.
  • the controller may be configured to control the light module to provide a first illumination pattern at the surface and a second illumination pattern at the surface.
  • the controller may be configured (a) to control a first light source of the light module to provide the first illumination pattern at the surface and (b) to control a second light source of the light module to provide the second illumination pattern at the surface.
  • the component may comprise a support for the core; the support may be configured to transmit light from the light module to the core.
  • the support may comprise a light diffuser.
  • the cover may comprise a skin.
  • the cover may comprise a semi-transparent paint.
  • the core may comprise a lattice configured to guide light to illuminate a region of the cover.
  • the core may comprise a lattice comprising a shutter arrangement.
  • the core may comprise overlapping guides.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (a) polypropylene; (b) nylon; (c) filled nylon; (d) glass filled nylon; (e) thermoplastic polyurethane.
  • the component may comprise at least one of: (a) a console; (b) an overhead console; (c) a floor console; (d) a center console; (e) a door panel; (f) an armrest; (g) an occupant support.
  • the present invention relates to a vehicle interior component comprising a base a core structure; the core structure may comprise a set of resilient elements configured to provide illumination.
  • the component may comprise a cover applied to the core structure.
  • the component may comprise a light source configured to pass illumination through the core structure to the cover.
  • the core structure may be positioned between the light source and the cover.
  • the light source may be coupled to the core structure through a light guide.
  • the core structure may comprise passages for illumination.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework of resilient elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a lattice.
  • the lattice may comprise an open lattice.
  • the core structure may comprise a lattice configured to provide resilience.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework configured to provide passages.
  • the component may comprise an outlet for illumination from the core structure.
  • the outlet for illumination may be configured to present a user interface.
  • FIGURE 1A is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE IB is a schematic partial perspective view of a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 2 is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 3 is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 4A-4D are schematic perspective views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 5 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 6A through 6C are schematic partial perspective views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 7 A and 7B are schematic partial perspective views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 8A through 8D are schematic partial section views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 9A is a schematic partial exploded perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 9B is a schematic partial perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 10A-10D are schematic perspective views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 11 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 12A-12B are schematic side views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 13A is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 13B is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 14 is a schematic partial perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 14A through 14E are schematic partial perspective views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 15A through 15C are schematic partial section views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 16A through 16C are schematic partial section views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 17A through 17C are schematic partial section views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 18A through 18C are schematic partial section views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 19 is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 20 is a schematic partial section view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 21 is a schematic partial section view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 22 is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 22 A through 22C are schematic cut-away perspective views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 23 is a schematic partial section view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 24A is a schematic partial section view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 24B is a schematic cut-away perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 25A is a schematic partial section view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 25B is a schematic cut-away perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 26A is a schematic partial section view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 26B is a schematic cut-away perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 27 A is a schematic partial section view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 27B is a schematic cut-away perspective view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURES 28A through 28F are schematic cut-away section views of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 29 is a schematic partial section view of a vehicle interior component according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • a vehicle V is shown according to an exemplary embodiment with an interior I that may comprise components C such as an instrument panel IP, door panel DP, floor console FC, etc.
  • component C shown as floor console FC may comprise a base B and a cover/top CT; as indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4D, 8A-8D, 10A-10D, 12A-12B and 13A-13B, component C/FC with cover/top CT may comprise a core CR configured to provide functional structure for the vehicle interior such as an armrest for an occupant, pivoting door for access to a storage compartment (see FIGURE 4B), outlets/inlets for ventilation and/or lighting (see FIGURES 4C-4D, 6A, 8C-8D, 9A-9B, 10B-10D, 11 and 13A- 13B) etc.
  • FIGURES 4A, 8A-8B, 10A and 12A-12B a compressible surface for occupant comfort
  • airflow see FIGURES 4C, 8C, 10C, 11 and 13A-13B
  • lighting and/or image display see FIGURES 4D, 8D, 9A-9B, 10D and 13A-13B
  • scent dispersion see FIGURES 10B, 11 and 13A-13B
  • functional features of the component may be independent and/or integrated/connected with other systems of the vehicle (i.e. to provide an enhanced experience/ambience for an occupant of the vehicle).
  • component C may comprise core CR and a structure shown as a support SP on a base frame BF shown as a structure/assembly that may be coupled to base B (i.e. by a hinge mechanism HG). See also FIGURES 9A-9B and 11.
  • support SP for core CR may comprise a front support SF and/or a rear support SR; as shown schematically in FIGURE 11, support for core CR may be provided by a frame/structure shown as liner NF.
  • component C may comprise a light source ES shown as comprising lighting elements LED (e.g. an LED arrangement) assembled with core CR (i.e. with a frame LF and/or fastener FP) configured to provide illumination/light L at and/or through cover/top CT. See also FIGURES 4D, 10D and 23.
  • the component may comprise cover/top CT with core CR and cover surface TX and light-transmissive section TL to allow transmission of light L from light source LS to/through cover/top CT.
  • component C may comprise an airflow system shown as comprising a duct DT and a fan FN installed and configured within base B and/or base frame BF to provide an inlet IN for airflow and with core CR to provide an outlet OT for airflow through cover/top CT. See also FIGURES 4C, 6A and 10B-10C.
  • core CR of cover/top CT of component C may comprise a core structure CS and core frame CF. See also FIGURES 15A-15C, 16A-16C, 17A-17C and 18A-18C, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 22A-22C. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4D, 10A-10D and 12A-12B, core CR with core structure CS may be formed/configured to provide structural and/or functional features for component C.
  • the core/core structure may be formed by additive manufacturing.
  • core CR may be formed as a cover/top CT with a cover surface TX and a core frame CF with a core structure CS provided as a set/pattem of elements SA/SB shown as comprising projections (e.g. in a matrix/web and/or with frame elements shown as core frame CF) configured to provide properties such as structural strength, resilience, compressibility/flexibility, etc. for the component. See also FIGURES 4A-4D, 10A-10D and 17A-17C.
  • core CR may be formed with a core structure CS with elements SA/SB/SC/SD shown as a member of a lattice (e.g. open lattice, matrix, etc.) configured to provide properties such as structural strength, resilience, compressibility/flexibility, etc. for the component. See also FIGURES 4A-4D, 10A-10D, 12A-12B and 16A-16C.
  • a lattice e.g. open lattice, matrix, etc.
  • core CR may be formed with a core structure CS shown as comprising elements SA/SB/SC/SD shown as a curved arrangement of sheets (e.g. to provide an open structure, matrix, etc.) configured to provide properties such as structural strength, resilience, compressibility/flexibility, etc. for the component. See also FIGURES 4A-4D, 10A-10D, 12A-12B and 15A-15C.
  • core CR may be formed with a core structure CS shown as comprising an open structure (e.g. in a formed matrix, open web, etc.) configured to provide properties such as structural strength, resilience, compressibility/flexibility, etc. for the component. See also FIGURES 4A-4D, 10A-10D and 22.
  • cover/top CT of component C may comprise a cover surface TX configured to provide an intended surface effect such as a visual effect, decorative effect, illumination effect, etc.
  • cover surface TX may be formed with core CR and configured to provide properties such as structural strength, resilience, compressibility/flexibility, etc. for the component. See also FIGURES 4A-4D, 10A-10D and 12A-12B.
  • core CR of component C may comprise a compressible/deformable region for core structure CS comprising resilient/deformable structural elements (e.g. in a framework, matrix, lattice, formed structure, membrane/frame, set of projections, set of segments, set of sections, pattern, varying pattern, mechanical structures/elements, etc.) that may deform under a force or when supporting a load at the surface of the cover/top (e.g.
  • the compressible/deformable resilient elements e.g. projections, spring elements, buttons, etc.
  • the core structure CR/CS may be configured to provide deflection/force absorption under an applied load. See also FIGURES 4A, 8B and 10A.
  • a sensor NS may be integrated with the composite structure CR/CS of the component (e.g. under the surface TX, at the base of the support/layer/ST, etc.) to detect contact/touch from a vehicle occupant (e.g. as to function as an operator control, button, switch, lighted button, lighted icon/panel, etc.).
  • the flexible regions of the component could be configured to operate as hinges (e.g. to provide access to a storage area by a flap in the cover at the hinge); operator controls such as buttons could be provided (e.g.
  • a haptic/tactile feedback system could be integrated in the composite structure (e.g. embedded in walls/surfaces, as a mechanism, etc.); regions of the component (such as passages, slots, etc.) could be integrated for functional purposes and/or aesthetic purposes (e.g. upon touch by an occupant to operate a shape/form change in the component, to apply air, heat, haptic/massage feedback, etc.).
  • the component may comprise a cover/top CT with a cover surface TX applied over core CR to provide the surface effect (e.g. as a decorative layer, sheet, film, fabric, coating, etc.) and configured to provide properties such as structural strength, resilience, compressibility/flexibility, etc. for the component. See also FIGURES 4A-4D, 10A-10D and 12A-12B.
  • component C may comprise a core CR with an open matrix/structure and a cover surface TX with light-transmissive layer ST (e.g. a diffuser, transparent layer, translucent layer, etc.) and light source LS (e.g. to provide light L) configured to provide an intended surface effect as an illumination effect for the component (e.g. when light source is activated/on).
  • light-transmissive layer ST e.g. a diffuser, transparent layer, translucent layer, etc.
  • light source LS e.g. to provide light L
  • light- transmissive cover surface TX and/or light-transmissive core structure CS and/or light- transmissive layer ST may provide a visual effect and/or illumination effect based on properties achieved by selection of materials, light-transmissibility, light-blocking, color/colorant, etc.; the surface effect of the component may comprise a composite of the contribution of the effect of each of the materials/layers of the component. See FIGURES 22 and 22A-22C.
  • light source LS may comprise a module such as on a circuit board PCB with lighting elements shown as LED elements and/or a light panel. See also FIGURE 29.
  • light source LS e.g. LED arrangement, display panel, etc.
  • cover/top CT of the component may comprise light-transmissive sections TL in an arrangement to provide an intended illumination effect.
  • the component may provide core CR with an open matrix/lattice structure CS and with light source LS (and light- transmissive/diffuser layer ST); with light source LS not providing light (i.e. light source is not activated) the surface effect may be a visual effect of core structure CS through cover surface TX for the component (as well as any visual effect of layer ST such as light- blocking/visual obstruction).
  • the component may be configured to provide variations in the surface effect comprising the illumination effect and/or visual effect when light source LS is selectively actuated and/or when core CR is deformed/compressed. See also FIGURES 28A-28F.
  • the surface effect may be provided as an illumination effect by light L from the pattern as directed into core CR and as a visual effect of core structure CS through cover surface TX for the component; as indicated in FIGURE 25B, the illumination effect may be provided by light L that is transmitted and/or partially obstructed at the surface of the component in the pattern based on the selective illumination at light source LS.
  • the surface effect may be provided as an illumination effect by light L from the varied pattern as directed into core CR and as a visual effect of core structure CS through cover surface TX for the component; as indicated in FIGURE 26B, the illumination effect may be provided by light L that is transmitted and/or partially obstructed at the surface of the component in the pattern based on the selective illumination at light source LS.
  • the surface effect may be provided as an illumination effect by light L from the varied pattern as directed into core CR and as a visual effect of the core structure through cover surface TX for the component; as indicated in FIGURE 27B, with core CR under localized compression/deformation the illumination effect may be provided by light L that is transmitted and/or partially obstructed at the surface of the component in the pattern based on the selective illumination at light source LS (as altered by the deformation of core CR).
  • the structure of core CR and the selection/arrangement of cover surface TX and light-transmissive layer ST may be configured to provide variations in the surface effect provided by the component; variations in selective illumination from light source LS and/or variations in deformation of core CR may produce corresponding variations in the surface effect (e.g. illumination effect and/or visual effect) of the component. See also FIGURES 24A-24B, 25A-25B, 26A-26B and 27 A- 27B.
  • the component may comprise a core CR with an open matrix/structure and a cover surface TX with light- transmissive layer ST (e.g. a diffuser, transparent layer, translucent layer, etc.) and light module comprising a light source LS (e.g. to provide light L) with light guides LG configured to provide an intended surface effect as an illumination effect for the component (e.g. when light source is activated/on). See also FIGURES 14, 14A-14B and 14E.
  • a light- transmissive layer ST e.g. a diffuser, transparent layer, translucent layer, etc.
  • LG configured to provide an intended surface effect as an illumination effect for the component (e.g. when light source is activated/on).
  • light- transmissive cover surface TX and/or light-transmissive core structure of core CR and/or light-transmissive layer ST and/or light guide LG may provide a visual effect and/or illumination effect based on properties achieved by selection of materials, lighttransmissibility, light-blocking, color/colorant, etc.; the surface effect of the component may comprise a composite of the contribution of the effect of each of the materials/layers of the component.
  • light guide LG may be configured to direct light L to and through the composite structure of the component; light source LS (e.g. LED arrangement, display panel, etc.) may be configured for selective illumination of the component through light guide LG and core CR of the component.
  • light source LS e.g. LED arrangement, display panel, etc.
  • the surface effect comprising the illumination effect and/or visual effect may comprise a depth effect and/or presentation of an image and/or illumination of an icon/form and/or other effects (see FIGURES 22A-22C);
  • the cover and/or structure may comprise a combination of light- transmissive and/or translucent and/or pigmented/color and/or opaque forms to provide an intended surface effect (including an illumination effect when illuminated by light from light source).
  • a vehicle V is shown schematically with an interior I comprising vehicle interior components C (a console, an overhead console; a floor console FC; a center console; a door panel DP; an instrument panel IP; an armrest; an occupant support). See also FIGURES 2 and 3.
  • a vehicle interior component C may comprise a console.
  • component C may be configured to dispense scent SN into air in a vehicle interior.
  • component C may be configured to provide airflow AF (e.g. heated air, conditioned air, etc.) into a vehicle interior.
  • airflow AF e.g. heated air, conditioned air, etc.
  • component C may be configured to provide illumination/light E.
  • a vehicle interior component may comprise a base structure and a core comprising a core structure.
  • the core structure may be configured to provide at least one functional property comprising at least one of (a) structural resilience; (b) flexibility; (c) facilitation of light transmission; (d) facilitation of air flow; I facilitation of scent dispersion; (f) presentation of a surface effect; (g) presentation of a visual effect.
  • the core structure may comprise a structure formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the core structure may comprise a semi-rigid integrally-formed plastic material.
  • the component may comprise a cover integrally formed on the core structure.
  • the core structure may comprise at least one of (1) a lattice structure; (2) an open lattice structure; (3) a layered structure; (4) a matrix; (5) a structure of resilient elements; (6) a lattice of resilient elements; (7) a set of projections.
  • the core structure may comprise a composite structure.
  • the core structure may comprise at least one of (1) an integrally-formed core; (2) an integrally-formed structure; (3) a formed core structure; (4) a formed structure; (5) a set of spring elements.
  • the core may comprise a light- transmissive material and a generally opaque material.
  • the core structure may comprise a flexible structural core.
  • the core structure may comprise a thermo-formed structure. As shown schematically according to an exemplary embodiment in FIGURES 2, 3, 4A-4D, 6A-6C, 7A- 7B, 8A-8D, 10A-10D, 12A-12B, 14, 14A-14E, 19, 20 and 21, the core structure may comprise at least one of (a) a set of resilient elements; (b) a framework of resilient elements.
  • the core structure may comprise at least one of (a) a lattice; (b) an open lattice; (c) a lattice configured to provide resilience.
  • the core structure may comprise a layered structure.
  • the core may comprise a frame.
  • the core may comprise a composite of multiple materials.
  • the core may comprise a multi-segment core.
  • the multi-segment core may comprise a segment of a first material and a segment of a second material.
  • the core may comprise a first segment and a second segment; the first segment may comprise a first material providing a first functional property; the second segment may comprise a second material providing a second functional property.
  • the core may be configured to provide variable stiffness.
  • the core may comprise a layered structure; the layered structure may comprise a first non-planar layer coupled to a second non-planar layer.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a set of voids.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework configured to provide passages for at least one of air flow and/or illumination.
  • the component may comprise a cover on the core structure.
  • the component may comprise a light source configured to pass illumination through the core structure to the cover.
  • the light source may be coupled to the core structure through a light guide.
  • the component may comprise an outlet for illumination from the core structure.
  • the component may comprise a cover applied to the core structure.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (a) polypropylene; (b) nylon; (c) filled nylon; (d) glass filled nylon; I resin; (f) thermoplastic resin; (g) plastic.
  • the component may comprise at least one of (a) a console; (b) an overhead console; (c) a floor console; (d) a center console; I a door panel; (f) an armrest; (g) an occupant support.
  • a vehicle interior component may comprise a base and a core comprising a core structure configured to perform a function.
  • the function may comprise at least one of (a) resilience and/or (b) transmittance of illumination and/or (c) passage of air flow.
  • the core structure may comprise (1) a formed structure; (2) a lattice structure; (3) a layered structure; (4) a matrix; (5) a structure of resilient elements; (6) a lattice of resilient elements; (7) a set of projections; (8) a set of spring elements; (9) an integrally-formed structure; (10) a structure formed by additive manufacturing; (11) a thermo-formed structure; (12) a composite structure.
  • the core structure may comprise an open lattice structure.
  • the core structure may comprise a multi-layered structure.
  • the core structure may comprise a set of projections.
  • the core structure may comprise an open structure configured to provide structural resilience and flexibility;
  • the core may be configured with a structure arrangement;
  • the structure arrangement may be configured to provide functional properties;
  • functional properties of the structure arrangement may comprise at least one of (a) light-transmissivity and/or (b) stiffness and/or (c) strength and/or (d) softness and/or I mass and/or (f) elasticity and/or (g) tensile strength and/or (h) compressive strength and/or (i) mass reduction and/or (j) strength to weight ratio.
  • the core may comprise a cover integrally-formed on the core structure; the component may comprise a cover applied to the core structure; the core structure may comprise a framework of resilient elements; the resilient elements may comprise spring members; the core structure may comprise a matrix of projections; the projections may comprise resilient elements; the core structure may comprise a lattice comprising a set of layers; the core structure may comprise a set of sheets; the sheets may comprise curved sheets; the core structure may comprise a multi-layer framework; the core structure may comprise a frame and an open lattice; the core structure may comprise a multi-layer structure configured to provide passages.
  • the component may comprise an inlet coupled to the passages and an outlet.
  • the component may comprise a light source coupled to the core structure through a light guide; the core structure may comprise passages for illumination.
  • a component for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior may comprise a base, a core coupled to the base and a cover configured to cover the core and to provide the surface.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (1) a lattice structure; (2) a layered structure; (3) a matrix; (4) a set of projections; (5) a set of springs.
  • the core may comprise an integrally-formed core structure.
  • the core may comprise a lattice structure.
  • the cover may comprise a light-transmissive section.
  • the core may be configured (a) to provide an outlet for light configured to provide illumination and/or (b) to direct light to provide illumination at the surface. Illumination may be provided by a light source; the light source may comprise an LED arrangement.
  • the component may comprise a light module configured to provide illumination at the surface; the light module may comprise a set of light segments.
  • the light module may comprise at least one light guide.
  • the light module and the core may be configured to provide at least one of (a) a light effect at the surface; (b) a shadow effect at the surface.
  • the light module and the core may be configured to provide a depth effect under the cover.
  • the component may comprise a support for the core; the support may be configured to transmit light from the light module to the core.
  • the support may comprise a light diffuser.
  • the cover may comprise a light-transmissive layer.
  • the core may be configured (a) to provide an outlet for light configured to provide illumination and/or (b) to direct light to provide illumination at the surface.
  • a component for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior may comprise a base, a core coupled to the base and a cover configured to cover the core and to provide the surface.
  • the core may be configured with a structure arrangement; the structure arrangement may be configured to provide functional properties; functional properties of the structure arrangement may comprise at least one of (a) light-transmissivity and/or (b) stiffness and/or (c) strength and/or (d) softness and/or I mass and/or (f) elasticity and/or (g) tensile strength and/or (h) compressive strength and/or (i) mass reduction and/or (j) strength to weight ratio.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (1) a core structure; (2) a lattice structure; (3) a layered structure; (4) a matrix; (5) a structure of resilient elements; (6) a lattice of resilient elements; (7) a set of projections; (8) a set of spring elements; (9) an integrally-formed structure; (10) a composite structure.
  • the core structure may comprise a structure formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the core structure may comprise a thermo-formed structure.
  • the core structure may comprise a composite structure (e.g.
  • the core may comprise the core structure and a frame; the core may comprise a material; material properties may comprise functional properties for the core.
  • the core may comprise a composite of multiple materials.
  • the core may comprise a composite structure formed of multiple material layers; the multiple material layers may provide functional properties for the core.
  • the core may comprise a multi-layer core; the core may comprise a multi-segment core; the multi-segment core may comprise a segment of a first material and a segment of a second material (e.g. a frame of one material and a structure of another material, variation of formed materials, variations of deposited materials, layers of different materials, etc.); the core may comprise a first segment and a second segment; the first segment may comprise a first material providing a first functional property; the second segment may comprise a second material providing a second functional property.
  • the core may comprise a light-transmissive material and a generally opaque material.
  • the core may comprise a structure arrangement integrally formed by additive manufacturing; the structure arrangement may comprise an open lattice.
  • the core may be configured to provide a passage for airflow.
  • the cover may comprise a light-transmissive layer.
  • the core may be configured (a) to provide an outlet for light configured to provide illumination and/or (b) to direct light to provide illumination at the surface.
  • the core may be configured to provide variable stiffness.
  • the core may comprise a layered structure; the layered structure may comprise a first non-planar layer coupled to a second non-planar layer.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a set of voids.
  • a component C for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior may comprise a base B and a core CR coupled to the base.
  • Component C may comprise a cover configured to cover the core.
  • the base may comprise a support shown as base frame BF for the core.
  • the support may comprise openings configured to allow airflow for the core.
  • the base may comprise a base frame BF for the support.
  • the component may comprise a light source LS.
  • the component may comprise a fan/blower FN.
  • the component may comprise a set of fasteners FP.
  • the component may comprise a hinge mechanism HG.
  • the component may comprise a support SP for core CR.
  • Support SP may comprise a front support SF and a rear support SR.
  • Front support SF may comprise a set of openings configured to allow airflow AF to pass through front support SF
  • core CR may comprise a set of openings configured to allow airflow AF to pass through support core CR to the vehicle interior. See FIGURES 6A and 8C.
  • Rear support SR may be configured to allow light to from light source LS to pass through rear support SR to provide illumination from component C.
  • Core CR may be configured to allow light to from light source LS to pass through core CR to provide illumination from component C. See FIGURES 8D and 9B.
  • a component C for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior may comprise a base B and a core CR coupled to the base.
  • Component C may comprise a cover configured to cover the core.
  • the base may comprise a support shown as base frame BF for the core.
  • the support may comprise openings configured to allow airflow for the core.
  • the base may comprise a base frame BF for the support.
  • the component may comprise a light source LS.
  • the light source may be coupled to the support.
  • the component may comprise a fan/blower FN.
  • the component may comprise a duct DT.
  • the component may comprise a set of fasteners FP.
  • a component C for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior may comprise a base B and a core/core structure CR coupled to the base.
  • Component C may comprise a cover configured to cover the core.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (1) a lattice structure; (2) a layered structure; (3) a matrix; (4) a set of projections; (5) a set of springs.
  • the core may comprise a lattice structure produced by additive manufacturing.
  • the core may comprise at least two layers.
  • the at least two layers may be injection molded and joined together to form the core.
  • the at least two layers may be joined by at least one of (a) welding; (b) hot plate welding; (c) vibration welding; (d) plastic staking.
  • the component may comprise a fan FN configured to dispense scent from scent media through the core into air in a vehicle interior.
  • the core may be configured to provide a passage for airflow.
  • the cover may comprise a light-transmissive layer.
  • the cover may be configured to provide illumination from a light source LS.
  • the core may be configured (a) to provide an outlet for light configured to provide illumination and/or
  • the core may comprise at least one of (a) polypropylene; (b) nylon; (c) filled nylon; (d) glass filled nylon; I thermoplastic polyurethane.
  • the core may be configured to provide an area with a first resilience and an area with a second resilience greater than the first resilience.
  • the core may be configured to provide variable stiffness.
  • the core may comprise a layered structure; the layered structure may comprise a first non-planar layer coupled to a second non-planar layer.
  • the first non- planar layer may comprise a set of voids.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a set of projections.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a set of springs.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a generally sinusoidal cross-section.
  • the first non-planar layer may comprise a first thickness and a second thickness greater than the first thickness.
  • the component may comprise at least one of (a) a console; (b) an overhead console; (c) a floor console; (d) a center console; I a door panel; (f) an armrest; (g) an occupant support.
  • a vehicle interior component C may comprise a base B and a core/core structure CR;
  • the core structure may comprise a set of resilient elements configured to perform a function;
  • the function may comprise at least one of (a) resilience and/or (b) passage of illumination and/or
  • the component may comprise a cover T applied to the core structure.
  • the component may comprise an inlet for air flow coupled to the core structure.
  • the core structure may comprise passages for air flow.
  • the component may comprise an outlet for air flow from the core structure.
  • the core structure may be coupled to a vehicle system; the vehicle system may comprise a ventilation system.
  • the component may comprise a light source LS configured to pass illumination through the core structure.
  • the light source may be adjacent to the core structure.
  • the light source may be coupled to the core structure through a light guide.
  • the core structure may comprise passages for illumination.
  • the core structure may be coupled to a vehicle system.
  • the vehicle system may comprise instrumentation.
  • the vehicle system may comprise a vehicle network.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework of resilient elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a matrix of projections.
  • the projections may comprise resilient elements.
  • the resilient elements may comprise spring members.
  • the core structure may comprise a set of spring elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a set of curved spring elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a lattice.
  • the lattice may comprise a set of sheets; the sheets may comprise curved sheets.
  • the lattice may comprise a set of layers.
  • the lattice may comprise a set of layers of curved sheets.
  • the curved sheets may comprise waves.
  • the lattice may comprise an open lattice.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework and an open lattice.
  • the framework may comprise a set of curved sheets with a frame and voids.
  • the framework may comprise a network of resilient elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework.
  • the framework may comprise a multi-layer framework.
  • the multi-layer framework may comprise a set of curved sheets.
  • the multi-layer framework may comprise a set of sheets formed with waves.
  • the multi-layer framework may comprise a set of open-matrix sheets.
  • the open-matrix sheets may comprise curved sheets.
  • the curved sheets may comprise waves.
  • the core structure may comprise a lattice configured to provide resilience.
  • the lattice may comprise a set of curved sheets configured to provide resilience.
  • the core structure may comprise a multi-layer structure configured to provide passages.
  • the core structure may comprise a multi-layer structure configured to provide (a) passages and (b) resilience.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework configured to provide passages.
  • the component may comprise an inlet coupled to the passages and an outlet.
  • the inlet may be configured to be coupled to an air flow source and the passages may be configured to provide for air flow through the core structure.
  • the component may comprise an outlet for air flow from the core structure.
  • the inlet may be configured to be coupled to a light source and the passages may be configured to provide for illumination through the core structure.
  • the component may comprise an outlet for illumination from the core structure.
  • the outlet for illumination may be configured to present a user interface.
  • the component may comprise an interface between the core structure and the base.
  • the interface may comprise an interface to a vehicle system.
  • the interface may comprise a duct.
  • core CR of component C may be configured to compress to provide occupant support.
  • component C may be configured to provide airflow AF (e.g. heated air, conditioned air, etc.) from a vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning HVAC system (e.g. from a duct) into a vehicle interior.
  • airflow AF e.g. heated air, conditioned air, etc.
  • HVAC system e.g. from a duct
  • a component C for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior may comprise a base B and a core CR coupled to the base.
  • Component C may comprise a cover configured to cover the core.
  • the core may be configured with a structure arrangement; the structure arrangement may be configured to provide functional properties.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (1) a lattice structure; (2) a layered structure; (3) a matrix; (4) a set of projections; (5) a set of springs. See FIGURES 14A-14E.
  • Functional properties of the structure arrangement may comprise at least one of (a) light-transmissivity and/or (b) stiffness and/or (c) tensile strength and/or (d) compressive strength and/or I softness and/or (f) mass and/or (g) elasticity.
  • the core may be configured with the structure arrangement generated by an algorithm. The algorithm may be configured to provide the structure arrangement based on parameters. Parameters may comprise (a) stiffness and/or (b) strength. Parameters may comprise (c) softness. Parameters may comprise material properties.
  • the core may comprise a material; and material properties may comprise properties for the material. Functional properties are provided by material properties for the material.
  • the core may comprise a composite of multiple materials. Functional properties may be provided by material properties for the composite of multiple materials.
  • the core may comprise a composite structure of multiple materials.
  • the core may be formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the core may comprise a composite structure.
  • the core may be formed of multiple material layers.
  • the core may be formed of multiple material layers selectively to provide material properties.
  • the multiple material layers may provide functional properties for the core.
  • the core may be formed of multiple material layers by additive manufacturing.
  • the core may comprise a generally opaque material.
  • the core may comprise a light-transmissive material.
  • the core may comprise a light-transmissive material and a generally opaque material.
  • the core may be configured to present a visual effect when illuminated.
  • the core may be configured to provide a composite visual effect when illuminated; the light transmissive material may present a visual effect.
  • the core may be formed by injection molding.
  • the core may be formed by injection molding of multiple materials. Multiple materials may comprise a generally opaque material and a light-transmissive material.
  • the structure arrangement may comprise a geometry configured by an algorithm. The geometry may comprise a pattern. The geometry may comprise a random effect.
  • the structure arrangement may comprise a human-generated form.
  • the structure arrangement may comprise a human-designed form.
  • the component may comprise a light source configured to illuminate the core. Functional properties of the core may be tuned to provide a composite performance.
  • the core may be formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the core may comprise multiple materials.
  • the core may be formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the core may comprise a multi-layer core. See FIGURES 14A-14D.
  • the core may comprise a multi-segment core.
  • the multi- segment core may comprise a segment SA of a first material and a segment SB of a second material. See FIGURES 14A-14D.
  • the multi-segment core may comprise a segment SC of a third material and a segment SD of a fourth material. See FIGURES 14A-14B.
  • the core may be formed by additive manufacturing.
  • the first material may comprise a light-transmissive material.
  • the second material may comprise a generally opaque material.
  • the core may comprise a first segment comprising a first material providing a first functional property.
  • the core may comprise a second segment comprising a second material providing a second functional property.
  • the first functional property of the first segment may be greater stiffness than the second segment.
  • the second functional property may comprise light transmissivity.
  • the core may be formed by additive manufacturing. Functional properties comprise thermal properties.
  • the core may comprise a structure arrangement integrally formed by additive manufacturing. The structure arrangement may comprise an open lattice.
  • a component C for a vehicle interior with a surface intended to be visible to an occupant when the component is installed in the vehicle interior may comprise a base B and a core CR coupled to the base.
  • Component C may comprise a cover configured to cover the core.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (1) a lattice structure; (2) a layered structure; (3) a matrix; (4) a set of projections; (5) a set of springs.
  • the core may comprise a lattice structure.
  • the lattice structure may be produced by additive manufacturing.
  • the cover may comprise a light-transmissive layer.
  • the cover may be configured to provide illumination from a light source.
  • the core may be configured (a) to provide an outlet for light configured to provide illumination and/or (b) to direct light to provide illumination at the surface.
  • the component may comprise a light module configured to provide illumination at the surface.
  • the light module may comprise a set of light segments. Illumination may be provided by a light source.
  • the light source may comprise an FED arrangement.
  • the light module may comprise at least one light guide.
  • the light module and the core may be configured to provide at least one of (a) a light effect at the surface; (b) a shadow effect at the surface.
  • the light module and the core may be configured to provide a depth effect under the cover.
  • the light module may be configured to provide illumination under the core.
  • the component may comprise a controller configured to operate the light module.
  • the controller may be configured to vary intensity of illumination of the light module to provide a motion effect.
  • the controller may be configured to control individual light sources of the light module to provide a motion effect.
  • the controller may be configured to control direction of illumination from the light module to provide a motion effect.
  • the controller may be configured to control the light module to provide a first illumination pattern at the surface and a second illumination pattern at the surface.
  • the controller may be configured (a) to control a first light source of the light module to provide the first illumination pattern at the surface and (b) to control a second light source of the light module to provide the second illumination pattern at the surface.
  • the component may comprise a support for the core; the support may be configured to transmit light from the light module to the core.
  • the support may comprise a light diffuser.
  • the cover may comprise a skin.
  • the cover may comprise a semi-transparent paint.
  • the core may comprise a lattice configured to guide light to illuminate a region of the cover.
  • the core may comprise a lattice comprising a shutter arrangement.
  • the core may comprise overlapping guides.
  • the core may comprise at least one of (a) polypropylene; (b) nylon; (c) filled nylon; (d) glass filled nylon; I thermoplastic polyurethane.
  • the component may comprise at least one of: (a) a console; (b) an overhead console; (c) a floor console; (d) a center console; I a door panel; (f) an armrest; (g) an occupant support.
  • a vehicle interior component C may comprise a base B and a core structure CR; the core structure may comprise a set of resilient elements configured to provide illumination.
  • the component may comprise a cover applied to the core structure.
  • the component may comprise a light source configured to pass illumination through the core structure to the cover.
  • the core structure may be positioned between the light source and the cover.
  • the light source may be coupled to the core structure through a light guide.
  • the core structure may comprise passages for illumination.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework of resilient elements.
  • the core structure may comprise a lattice.
  • the lattice may comprise an open lattice.
  • the core structure may comprise a lattice configured to provide resilience.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework configured to provide passages.
  • the component may comprise an outlet for illumination from the core structure. The outlet for illumination may be configured to present a user interface.
  • the core structure may comprise any of a variety of forms (including composite forms) configured to provide intended overall and/or localized variation in physical properties for the component (including but not limited to comfort/feel, resilience/compressibility, rigidity/stiffness, strength, mass/weight, shape/form, fit, manufacturability/assembly, material properties/selection, light- transmissibility/translucence, air/scent flow, ornamental effect/appearance, etc.).
  • forms including composite forms configured to provide intended overall and/or localized variation in physical properties for the component (including but not limited to comfort/feel, resilience/compressibility, rigidity/stiffness, strength, mass/weight, shape/form, fit, manufacturability/assembly, material properties/selection, light- transmissibility/translucence, air/scent flow, ornamental effect/appearance, etc.).
  • a layered core/structure may comprise a uniform and/or variable set of layers/sheets (such as wave layer sheets) that may be coupled/joined/attached (e.g. by welding, staking, adhesive, melting, etc. and/or modified, perforated, etc.) and may be formed/fit (e.g. by molding, extrusion, hot-forming, pressure forming, etc.) and configured to provide physical properties such as strength/rigidity and shape/mass, etc.
  • layers/sheets such as wave layer sheets
  • a lattice core/structure may comprise a fit with an outer skin and be produced by conventional and/or additive manufacturing (e.g. material deposition, “3D printing”, etc.) and may be configured to provide uniform overall and/or localized variations in physical properties such as stiffness/softness, air flow, light transmissibility, etc.
  • additive manufacturing e.g. material deposition, “3D printing”, etc.
  • a core/structure may comprise a uniform and/or variable set of projections (e.g. springs, formed elements, spring elements, etc.) in a form/framework such as a matrix (e.g. by injection molding, etc.) and may be configured to provide physical properties such as strength/stiffness, air flow, cost-efficient manufacturability/assembly, etc.
  • a uniform and/or variable set of projections e.g. springs, formed elements, spring elements, etc.
  • a form/framework such as a matrix (e.g. by injection molding, etc.) and may be configured to provide physical properties such as strength/stiffness, air flow, cost-efficient manufacturability/assembly, etc.
  • the core/structure may be configured so that localized variation in the form (including by composite forms, cover configuration, substrate/base structure, etc.) may produce localized variations physical properties (i.e. in regions, at surfaces, for segments, etc.) for the component including but not limited to comfort/feel (softness/firmness), resilience/compressibility, rigidity/stiffness, strength, mass/weight, shape/form, fit, manufacturability/assembly, material properties/selection, light-transmissibility/translucence (light effects/control), air/scent flow (control), ornamental effect/appearance, etc. See also FIGURES 14A-14E.
  • the core/structure may be configured to facilitate and/or control or adjust flow of air (including volume, rate, scent dispensing, etc.) and/or transmission of light (including light effects, shadow, selective illumination, variation of lighting, shutter effect, etc.). See also FIGURES 10A-10D.
  • the core may be configured to provide functional features such as mechanical properties, resilience, passage of illumination and/or passage of air flow.
  • the core structure may comprise a framework of resilient elements, a matrix of projections or spring members/elements, a lattice, a set of sheets, curved sheets, a set of layers, or a multi- layer framework; the core structure may comprise any of a variety of forms (including composite forms) configured to provide intended overall and/or localized variation in physical properties for the component (including but not limited to comfort/feel, resilience/compressibility, rigidity/stiffness, strength, mass/weight, shape/form, fit, manufacturability/assembly, material properties/selection, light-transmissibility/translucence, air/scent flow, ornamental effect/appearance, etc.).
  • the core CR may comprise a core structure SC comprising any of a variety of forms such as a complex lattice and/or resilient elements; the core structure may be designed by algorithmic manipulation of localized geometry has differing desired mechanical, aesthetic, air flow, and/or lighting properties; different arrangements of the lattice and/or element structures may be algorithmically produced using suitable materials by manufacturing processes such as injection molding process or additive manufacturing processes. Design/geometry for a selected material or set of materials may be generated by computer algorithm to meet desired performance targets for comfort/stiffness, air flow, and lighting. Materials such as plastic/semi-rigid materials by additive manufacturing may provide intended geometry /design (e.g.
  • foam that provides random/”bubble” formation and geometry such as by chemical reaction of urethane foam which may be more difficult to control.
  • Different types of materials may be combined into a composite structure (e.g. by additive manufacture using varying deposited materials into a structure/matrix).
  • the design of the structure of the core may comprise elements such as curved spring elements with parameters varied across the part (e.g. to provide desired localized stiffness needed for comfort as may match a pressure map); the core may be formed by additive manufacture and/or by an injection molding process; design/structure may incorporate a membrane/pattem with structural frame.
  • the design of the structure of the core may comprise elements such as curved elements (e.g. sheets/springs) in a wave/layer pattern; the wave/layer pattern may vary in thickness and parameters of the wave shape (e.g. designed to match local/desired stiffness); layers may be injection molded separately and assembled with conventional plastic-forming technology (i.e. thermoforming, staking, welding hot plate welding, vibration welding, etc.); the core may comprise layers with a rigidifying plate (e.g. structural back plate).
  • elements such as curved elements (e.g. sheets/springs) in a wave/layer pattern
  • the wave/layer pattern may vary in thickness and parameters of the wave shape (e.g. designed to match local/desired stiffness)
  • layers may be injection molded separately and assembled with conventional plastic-forming technology (i.e. thermoforming, staking, welding hot plate welding, vibration welding, etc.)
  • the core may comprise layers with a rigidifying plate (e.g. structural back plate).
  • the design of the structure of the core may comprise elements that are varied in shape/thickness/geometry across the structure and/or of varied materials/composite materials to provide intended mechanical properties (e.g. mass/weight, cost-efficiency, production efficiency, strength, improved control of strength/weak points, improved force/deflection, etc.).
  • intended mechanical properties e.g. mass/weight, cost-efficiency, production efficiency, strength, improved control of strength/weak points, improved force/deflection, etc.
  • the design of the structure of the core may comprise elements such as a core with elements and a cover/outer skin over a core structure and/or with an open lattice structure and/or with a connected/web lattice structure; the lattice/matrix may be provided at or under a cover surface/skin and inner; design of the structure may be configured for efficient production such as by additive manufacturing technology and/or to optimize for performance of the component (e.g. with criteria such as strength, flow requirements for air/light, variable local stiffness for comfort, etc.).
  • the present inventions may comprise conventional technology (e.g. as implemented and/or integrated in exemplary embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) or may comprise any other applicable technology (present and/or future) with suitability and/or capability to perform the functions and processes/operations described in the specification and/or illustrated in the FIGURES. All such technology (e.g. as implemented in embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is considered to be within the scope of the present inventions of the present patent document.

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La présente invention concerne un composant d'intérieur de véhicule. Le composant peut comprendre une base et un noyau comprenant une structure de noyau. Le noyau peut fournir des caractéristiques fonctionnelles telles que l'élasticité, un passage d'éclairage et/ou un passage de flux d'air. La structure de noyau peut comprendre une ossature d'éléments élastiques, d'une matrice de saillies ou d'organes/d'éléments de ressort, d'un treillis, d'un ensemble de feuilles, de feuilles incurvées, d'un ensemble de couches, d'une ossature multicouche, etc. ; la structure de noyau peut comprendre l'une quelconque de diverses formes (y compris des formes composites) configurées pour fournir une variation globale et/ou localisée souhaitée dans des propriétés physiques pour le composant (par exemple, le confort/le toucher, l'élasticité/la compressibilité, la rigidité/la raideur, la résistance, la masse/le poids, la forme/la silhouette, l'ajustement, la fabricabilité/l'assemblage, les propriétés/la sélection de matériau, la transmissibilité/la translucidité, la circulation d'air/le parfum, l'effet décoratif/l'aspect, etc.). Le noyau peut être configuré pour une production efficace par des procédés de fabrication additive et/ou un thermoformage, un moulage, etc. Le composant peut comprendre une console, un panneau, un support d'occupant, etc.
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