US4214788A
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Lining part for the passenger compartment of an automobile
Assignee: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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Filing: 1978-08-08
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Granted: 1980-07-29
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Expires: 1998-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A lining part for the passenger compartment of an automobile comprises a rigid support, a padding, and a thin flexible covering element which is constructed by the padding being created by a foamed layer that has been caused to react between the support and the covering element so as to be joined thereto and present a non-uniform cross sectional development which is adapted to various functions. In a preferred embodiment, tolerance-compensating studs are provided for securing the lining part to a vehicle body member. These studs are applied to the support independently of the foamed layer and are retained within openings of the support that are disposed in depressions that are spaced from the foamed layer for enabling the studs to be laterally shifted within the openings.
Inventors
- 👤 Rainer Srock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:52
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/02; B60R13/0206; B60R13/0212; B60R13/0225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A lining part for a passenger compartment of an automobile comprising a rigid support layer, a foam padding layer, a thin flexible covering element covering the padding, and tolerance-compensating studs for securing the lining part to a vehicle body member, said studs being displaceable disposed on the support independent of the foam layer, wherein said foam padding layer is separated from said support layer in a manner forming hollow areas, said support layer being provided with openings communicating with a respective hollow area, and wherein said studs extend from a first end retained within said hollow areas through said openings to a second end extending from said support layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A lining part for a passenger compartment of an automobile comprising a rigid support layer, a foam padding layer, a thin flexible covering element covering the padding, and tolerance-compensating studs for securing the lining part to a vehicle body member, said studs being displaceable disposed on the support independent of the foam layer, wherein said foam padding layer is separated from said support layer in a manner forming hollow areas, said support layer being provided with openings communicating with a respective hollow area, and wherein said studs extend from a first end retained within said hollow areas through said openings to a second end extending from said support layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A lining part as in claim 1, characterized in that enlargements are provided on the lining part which serves as protection for the occupants against impact.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A lining part as in claim 1, characterized in that the lining part is provided with an enlargement forming an arm rest.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lining part as in claim 3, characterized in that a reinforcement is provided within the enlargement which is joined with the support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lining part as in claims 1 or 2, wherein said lining is provided with constrictions to receive sunvisors, lights, or the like.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A lining part according to claim 1, wherein said hollow areas are defined between said support layer and rigid shield elements disposed between the support layer and the foam layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
A lining part according to claims 1 or 6, wherein each of said openings is of a greater diameter than the part of the respective stud extending therethrough so as to enable lateral displacement of the studs within the openings, and wherein retention means are provided for preventing axial removal of the clips from the openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A lining part according to claim 1, wherein said tolerance-compensating studs are clips.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-07-29 | 1984-01-28 | 1984-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-29 | 1988-01-28 | 1988-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-29 | 1992-01-28 | 1992-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |