Vehicle interior component

Abstract

A vehicle interior component is provided. A door trim (100) includes a base (50) and a skin (10). The base (50) includes a body portion (51, 55) and a protruding portion (52, 54) that protrudes toward an inside of a vehicle compared to the body portion (51, 55). The skin (10) is arranged on the inside of the vehicle of the base (50) in a manner that covers the protruding portion (52, 54) from the inside of the vehicle. The skin (10) is a fabric that includes a warp (10A) and a weft (10B). The weft (10B) extends in a direction that crosses a direction in which the warp (10A) extends. The warp (10A) reflects light.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to vehicle interior components. Background Technology

[0002] A vehicle interior trim component is known, comprising a base and a skin layer. The base has an inner side facing an interior space, and the skin layer is disposed on the inner side of the base. The vehicle interior trim component has a shape that is recessed from the body panel side toward the interior space.

[0003] In such vehicle interior components, where the inner surface of the base is covered with a skin, depending on the thickness or material of the skin (skin layer), the uneven shape of the base may not be clearly discernible. This can degrade the design of the vehicle interior component. Light entering the vehicle interior through the window glass may be reflected from the skin towards the window glass. This reflected light may cause the vehicle interior components to be reflected in the window glass. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this technology is to provide a vehicle interior component with improved design. Another purpose of this technology is to provide a vehicle interior component that is less likely to be reflected in vehicle window glass.

[0005] The vehicle interior trim component according to this disclosure includes a base and a skin. The base includes a body portion and a structural portion, the structural portion including one of a protrusion projecting toward the inward side of the body portion and a recessed portion recessed toward the outward side of the body portion. The skin is arranged on the inward side of the base portion of the vehicle to at least cover the structural portion. The skin is a fabric including a first line extending in a first direction and a second line extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, the first line reflecting light.

[0006] According to this vehicle interior component, a skin woven with first and second threads that reflect light covers the structural portion from the inside of the vehicle. When the structural portion includes protrusions, the skin portion on the protrusions becomes bright and exhibits a glossy surface. When the structural portion includes recesses, the skin portion on the recesses becomes dark and exhibits a matte surface. Therefore, the structural portion easily exhibits a three-dimensional effect, and the skin of the vehicle interior component enhances the design shape of the base.

[0007] In the above configuration, the structural part can extend in the extending direction, and the skin can be arranged to cover the structural part in such a way that the first direction intersects with the extending direction. According to this vehicle interior component, light is reflected according to the shape of the structural part. This easily creates a three-dimensional effect for the structural part and improves the design.

[0008] In the above configuration, the skin can be arranged on the inner side of the base vehicle such that the first direction along which the first line extends is along the vertical direction of the vehicle or the inward and outward direction of the vehicle. According to this type of vehicle interior component, light entering the vehicle interior space through the window glass is unlikely to be reflected by the skin towards the window glass. Therefore, the vehicle interior component is unlikely to be reflected into the window glass.

[0009] In the above configuration, the skin may include an edge skin portion adjacent to a first skin on the interior side of another component. This first skin may be fabric, comprising a third line extending in a third direction and reflecting light, and a fourth line extending in a fourth direction intersecting the third direction. The edge skin portion may include a fifth line extending in a fifth direction and reflecting light, and a sixth line extending in a sixth direction intersecting the fifth direction. The fifth direction in which the fifth line extends within the edge skin portion may be along the third direction extending from the third line. According to this vehicle interior trim component, the edge skin portion has the same light reflection characteristics as the first skin, such as color brightness.

[0010] In the above construction, the first line can have a triangular cross-section. This makes it easier to express the three-dimensionality of the structural components in vehicle interior parts.

[0011] In the above construction, the second direction can be along the extending direction. Based on this type of vehicle interior component, it is easy to express the three-dimensionality of the structural parts and to improve the design.

[0012] In the above construction, the light reflectivity of the first line can be higher than that of the second line. Based on this type of vehicle interior component, light is reflected according to the shape of the structural part. This easily reveals the three-dimensionality of the structural part and allows for improved design.

[0013] In the above configuration, the first thread may include a first fiber with a first diameter, and the second thread may include a second fiber with a second diameter, wherein the first diameter may be smaller than the second diameter. According to this configuration, the reflectivity of the first thread is increased compared to the second thread. Light is more easily reflected according to the shape of the structure, making it easier to express the three-dimensionality of the structure and improving the design.

[0014] In the above structure, the first diameter can be from 1 μm to 5 μm (inclusive), and the second diameter can be from 6 μm to 30 μm (inclusive).

[0015] In the above configuration, the fifth direction can be along the first direction. Based on this type of vehicle interior component, the overall skin can exhibit uniform light reflection characteristics, such as color brightness.

[0016] In the above configuration, the skin can be arranged on the base such that the angle between the edge of the window glass adjacent to the skin and the first direction along which the first line extends is greater than 60 degrees and less than 180 degrees, and the edge of the window glass can extend along a second direction. According to this configuration, light passing through the window is unlikely to be reflected from the first line towards the window. Therefore, interior components of the vehicle are unlikely to be reflected into the window.

[0017] In the above configuration, the angle can be 60 degrees to 90 degrees, including 60 degrees and 90 degrees.

[0018] The technology described herein enables the provision of vehicle interior components with improved design. It also enables the provision of vehicle interior components that are less likely to be reflected in vehicle window glass. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the door trim piece according to the first embodiment.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the vehicle's interior as seen from the left.

[0021] Figure 3 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of the skin.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram showing light passing through a car window.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the vehicle's interior as seen from the left. Detailed Implementation

[0024] <First Implementation Method>

[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The first embodiment of this technology will be described. A door trim piece 100 (vehicle interior component) installed on a door panel included in the door of vehicle 1 will be described. In the figures, arrows FR, RR, U, D, IN, and OUT represent the front side, rear side, upper side, lower side, inner side of the vehicle, and outer side of the vehicle, respectively.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the door trim piece 100 includes a skin 10 and a base 50 as a panel member. The skin 10 is a fabric thinner than the base 50. The skin 10 is bonded to the inner side of the base 50 of the vehicle using an adhesive. Figure 2As shown, vehicle 1 includes door trim 100, windows 70 and 71, and an instrument panel 120 extending laterally (in the vehicle width direction) in the front of the vehicle interior. Window 70 is a power window capable of vertical movement and is closest to the door trim 100 among the windows of vehicle 1. Window 71 is a windshield through which occupants can see forward, and it is also closest to the instrument panel 120 among the windows of vehicle 1.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the substrate 50 includes: body portions 51 and 55; protrusions 52 and 54 projecting inward toward the vehicle relative to the body portions 51 and 55; and a recessed portion 53 between the protrusions 52 and 54 and recessed outward toward the vehicle relative to the body portions 51 and 55. The protrusions 52 and 54 and the recessed portion 53 are examples of structural components. There are no particular limitations on the materials used for the substrate 50, but it may include synthetic resins such as polypropylene, ABS resin, polyurethane, and plant fibers bonded to each other with synthetic resins. An example of plant fibers is hibiscus fiber.

[0028] The body portion 51 is configured as the upper part of the base 50 and is adjacent to the window glass 70 (see [reference]). Figure 2 The protrusion 52 is disposed below the body portion 51 and above the recess 53. The protrusion 52 has a top that is the innermost part of the vehicle, and the top of the protrusion 52 is... Figure 2 The projection 52 is shown with a dashed line. It extends in the front-to-back direction (extension direction). (See figure.) Figure 1 As shown, the protrusion 54 is below the recess 53 and is configured as a handrail on which vehicle occupants can place their arms.

[0029] The skin 10 includes an upper skin portion 12 that covers the protrusion 52 from the inside of the vehicle, a middle skin portion 13 that covers the recess 53 from the inside of the vehicle, and a lower skin portion 14 that covers the protrusion 54 from the inside of the vehicle. Figure 3 As shown, the skin 10 is a fabric made of warp yarns 10A (first yarn) and weft yarns 10B (second yarn). Warp yarns 10A extend in the vertical direction (first direction) inside the vehicle, and weft yarns 10B extend in the direction intersecting the extension direction of warp yarns 10A (second direction). That is, weft yarns 10B extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The weaving method using warp yarns 10A and weft yarns 10B is not particularly limited and can be plain weave, twill weave, or satin weave. The cross-section of warp yarn 10A is shown below. Figure 3 As shown.

[0030] exist Figure 2In the diagram, the warp lines 10A of the skin 10 are represented by stripes. The skin 10 is arranged and covers the protrusion 52 in such a manner that the warp lines 10A extend in a direction intersecting the extending direction of the protrusion 52. That is, the warp lines 10A extend in a vertical direction (first direction) that intersects the longitudinal direction (extending direction) of the vehicle extending from the protrusion 52. Figure 2 As shown, the skin 10 is attached to the base 50 such that the warp 10A extends along line L1, which vertically connects the seat 80 installed inside the vehicle and the window glass 70 adjacent to the door trim 100.

[0031] The materials used for warp 10A and weft 10B are not particularly limited, and can be yarns formed by twisting synthetic fibers made of synthetic resins. Examples of synthetic resins used for synthetic fibers include polyesters (such as polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate), thermoplastic resins (such as nylon, polystyrene, polycarbonate, methacrylic resin, polyvinyl chloride, and fluoropolymers), and thermosetting resins (such as epoxy resin and silicone resin). One, two, or more of the above synthetic resins can be used. Among the above synthetic resins, polyethylene terephthalate is preferably used. The materials used for warp 10A and weft 10B can be the same or different from each other.

[0032] Reflected light at meridian 10A. (Example) Figure 3 As shown, meridian 10A includes three surfaces 10A1 and has a triangular cross-section along the radial direction. Parallel 10B has a circular cross-section along the radial direction and a curved surface 10B1. The surface of meridian 10A is flatter than the curved surface 10B1 of parallel 10B. Meridian 10A is configured such that its apex rests on the surface of skin 10. Figure 3 In this configuration, meridian 10A is configured such that the vertex faces upward; however, meridian 10A can be configured such that the vertex faces in different directions.

[0033] The warp 10A comprises fibers with a small diameter to increase the surface area of ​​the warp 10A. This increases the reflectivity of the warp 10A compared to the reflectivity of the weft 10B. The diameter of the fibers used in the warp 10A is preferably 1 μm or more, more preferably 1.5 μm or more, even more preferably 2 μm or more, and preferably 10 μm or less, more preferably 7 μm or less, and even more preferably 5 μm or less. The diameter of the fibers used in the warp 10A can be any value within the range defined by one of the lower values ​​and one of the higher values ​​above. The diameter of the fibers used in the weft 10B is preferably 6 μm or more, more preferably 8 μm or more, even more preferably 10 μm or more, and preferably 50 μm or less, more preferably 40 μm or less, and even more preferably 30 μm or less. The diameter of the fibers used in the weft 10B can be any value within the range defined by one of the lower values ​​and one of the higher values ​​above. In this embodiment, the diameter of the fibers used in the warp 10A is smaller than the diameter of the fibers used in the weft 10B. The overall reflectivity of the skin 10 is preferably 80% or more, and more preferably 85% or more.

[0034] Figure 4 The weft line 10B of the skin 10 is not shown in the diagram; the configuration and function of the warp line 10A are explained simply. Figure 4 In this context, a line extending along the extension direction of meridian 10A is defined as line L2, and a line extending parallel to the edge of the window glass 70 adjacent to the door trim 100 or extending along the vehicle's longitudinal direction is defined as line L3. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the skin 10 is configured such that line L2 and line L3 intersect at an angle θ. The angle θ is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees. Specifically, the angle θ is preferably 60 degrees or more, more preferably 75 degrees or more, and most preferably 90 degrees. The angle θ is preferably between 60 degrees and 90 degrees, including 60 degrees and 90 degrees. With the angle θ defined as described above, light passes through the window glass 70, such as... Figure 4 As indicated by the dashed arrow, surface 10A1 strikes meridian 10A and is easily reflected in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. Therefore, light passing through window glass 70 is unlikely to be reflected from surface 10A1 towards window glass 70. Furthermore, skin 10 is unlikely to be reflected in window glass 70. Even if skin 10 is reflected in window glass 70, vehicle occupants are unlikely to see skin 10 reflected in window glass 70. Angle θ is 90 degrees in this embodiment. Figure 4 The diagram schematically illustrates the positional relationship between the window glass 70 and the skin 10, making it easy to explain the orientation of the meridian 10A relative to the window glass 70 and the orientation of the light passing through the window glass 70 and reflected from the meridian 10A.

[0035] Next, the effects of this embodiment will be explained. The door trim 100 according to this embodiment includes a base 50 and a skin 10 disposed on the inner side of the base 50. The base 50 includes: body portions 51 and 55; protrusions 52 and 54 protruding towards the inner side of the vehicle relative to the body portions 51 and 55; and recesses 53 recessed towards the outer side of the vehicle relative to the body portions 51 and 55. The skin 10 is woven from warp threads 10A extending in a first direction (vertical direction) and weft threads 10B extending in a second direction (vehicle longitudinal direction) intersecting the first direction. The skin 10 covers the protrusions 52 and 54 and the recesses 53 from the inner side of the vehicle. The warp threads 10A reflect light and have a higher reflectivity than the weft threads 10B.

[0036] According to the door trim piece 100, the skin 10 is woven with reflective warp threads 10A and weft threads 10B, and is reflective. This reflective skin 10 covers the protrusions 52 and 54 from the inside of the vehicle, and the protrusions 52 and 54 protrude inwards from the body portions 51 and 55. Therefore, light is more easily delivered to the upper skin portion 12 and lower skin portion 14 arranged on the protrusions 52 and 54 compared to the portions of the skin 10 arranged on the body portions 51 and 55. Therefore, the skin portions 12 and 14 on the protrusions 52 and 54 can exhibit a glossy surface. The skin 10 covers the recessed portion 53 from the inside of the vehicle, and the recessed portion 53 is recessed outwards from the body portions 51 and 55. Therefore, light is less likely to be delivered to the middle skin portion 13 arranged on the recessed portion 53 compared to the portions of the skin 10 arranged on the body portions 51 and 55. Therefore, the middle skin portion 13 on the recessed portion 53 can exhibit a matte surface. Thus, the protrusions 52 and 54 and the recessed portion 53 easily exhibit a three-dimensional effect, and the skin 10 of the door trim piece 100 enhances the design shape of the base 50.

[0037] The protrusion 52 extends in the vehicle's longitudinal direction (extension direction). The skin 10 is arranged to cover the protrusion 52 such that the direction in which the warp 10A extends (vertical direction, first direction) intersects the longitudinal direction in which the protrusion 52 extends. According to this door trim 100, light is reflected according to the shape of the protrusion 52. The three-dimensionality of the protrusion 52 is easily expressed, and the design can be improved. In this embodiment, the extension direction of the protrusion 52 is the same as the extension direction of the weft 10B.

[0038] The skin 10 is arranged on the inner side of the base 50 of the vehicle in such a way that the meridian 10A extends in the vertical direction. According to this door trim 100, light entering the vehicle interior space through the window glass 70 is easily reflected by the skin 10 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and is less likely to be reflected by the skin 10 towards the window glass 70. Therefore, the door trim 100 is unlikely to be reflected into the window glass 70.

[0039] Meridian 10A has a triangular cross-section. Therefore, it is easier to show the three-dimensionality of the protrusions 52 and 54 and the recesses 53.

[0040] <Second Implementation Method>

[0041] Next, we will refer to Figure 5 The second embodiment will be described. The same reference numerals are used for the same components as those in the above embodiments, and the construction, operation, and effects of the same components will not be described again.

[0042] Vehicle 201 includes interior vehicle components such as door trim 200 and dashboard 220 (another component). Dashboard 220 includes a base 221 and a skin 222 (first skin) attached to the interior side of the base 221. Skin 222 is a fabric made of warp 222A (third thread) and weft 222A (fourth thread). The warp 222A and weft 222 of skin 222 have a configuration similar to warp 10A and weft 10B of the first embodiment, respectively. Warp 222A extends in a third direction, and weft 222A extends in a fourth direction that intersects the third direction. Skin 222 is attached to base 221 such that warp 222A extends obliquely relative to the edge of base 221. That is, the third direction in which warp 222A extends intersects the vehicle width direction (vehicle interior / exterior direction) and the vehicle front / rear direction.

[0043] The door trim piece 200 extends rearward from the side edge of the dashboard 220. The door trim piece 200 includes a base 50 (see...). Figure 1 The skin 210 is attached to the inner side of the vehicle surface of the base 50. The skin 210 is a fabric made of warp 210A and weft yarns, each having a structure similar to that of the warp 10A and weft 10B of the first embodiment. The warp 210A extends in an inclined direction (first direction) relative to the vehicle's longitudinal and vertical directions. The weft yarns of the skin 210 extend in a direction intersecting this inclined direction (second direction). The skin 210 is attached to the base 50 in such a manner that the warp 210A extends obliquely relative to the edge of the window glass 70.

[0044] Skin 210 includes a side edge skin portion 215 adjacent to skin 222. The warp 210A (fifth line) of the side edge skin portion 215 extends in a direction (fifth direction) that extends along the warp 222A of skin 222. According to this door trim 200, the side edge skin portion 215 and skin 222 have similar light reflection characteristics, such as the brightness of color. The direction (fifth direction) in which the warp 210A of the side edge skin portion 215 extends is the direction (first direction) in which the warp 210A of the portion of skin 210 other than the warp 215 extends. That is, the warp 210A of skin 210 other than the warp 210A of the side edge skin portion 215 extends in the direction that extends along the warp 222A of skin 222 in this embodiment. The warp 210A of skin 210 including the side edge skin portion 215 extends in the same direction. However, the warp 210A of the side edge skin portion 215 extends in the direction of the extension of the warp 222A, while the warp 210A of the portion of the skin 210 other than the side edge skin portion 215 may not extend in the direction of the extension of the warp 222A.

[0045] Other implementation methods

[0046] The techniques described herein are not limited to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. The scope of this disclosure may include the following embodiments and all variations within the scope of the claims or their equivalents.

[0047] (1) In the first embodiment, the protrusion 52 extends in the front-rear direction; however, the protrusion 54 and the recess 53 may extend in the front-rear direction. The base may not have the shape described in the above embodiments. The base may be constructed to include only one of the protrusion and the recess. The base may be divided into portions such as an upper plate, a middle plate below the upper plate, and a lower plate below the middle plate. The upper plate may include a protrusion that protrudes toward the inside of the vehicle.

[0048] (2) The construction of meridian 10A (first line) and parallel 10B (second line) may be modified as appropriate. For example, meridian 10A (first line) may have a rectangular or pentagonal cross section. Meridians may have the construction of parallel 10B, and parallels may have the construction of meridian 10A.

[0049] (3) In the above embodiments, the door trim is described as a vehicle interior component; however, the vehicle interior component may be other interior components installed inside the vehicle, such as pillar trim and console.

[0050] (4) The vehicle interior components described in the above embodiments are not necessarily included in automobiles, but may also be included in various vehicles. Examples of vehicles may include trains, amusement vehicles, autonomous vehicles, airplanes, helicopters, ships, and submarines.

Claims

1. A vehicle interior component, comprising: The base includes a body portion and a structural portion, the structural portion including one of a protrusion that protrudes toward the inside of the vehicle relative to the body portion and a recess that is recessed toward the outside of the vehicle relative to the body portion. as well as A skin, arranged on the vehicle interior of the base in a manner that at least covers the structural portion, the skin being a fabric comprising a first line extending in a first direction and a second line extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, the first line being reflective of light and having a triangular, rectangular, or pentagonal cross-section. The skin is arranged on the inner side of the base vehicle such that the first line extends in a first direction along the vertical or horizontal direction of the vehicle. The skin is arranged on the substrate such that the angle between the edge of the window glass adjacent to the skin and the first direction in which the first line extends is 60 degrees to 90 degrees, including 60 degrees and 90 degrees, and the edge of the window glass extends in the second direction.

2. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The structural portion extends in the extending direction, and The skin is arranged to cover the structural portion in such a way that the first direction intersects the extending direction.

3. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The skin includes an edge skin portion that is adjacent to a first skin on the inner side of another component of the vehicle. The first skin is a fabric comprising a third line extending in a third direction and reflecting light, and a fourth line extending in a fourth direction intersecting the third direction. The edge skin portion includes a fifth line extending in a fifth direction and reflecting light, and a sixth line extending in a sixth direction intersecting the fifth direction. The fifth line extends in the edge skin portion in a fifth direction along the third direction of the third line.

4. The vehicle interior component of Claim 2, wherein, The second direction is along the extending direction.

5. The vehicle interior component of Claims 1 or 2, wherein, The light reflectivity of the first line is higher than that of the second line.

6. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first thread includes a first fiber having a first diameter. The second thread includes a second fiber having a second diameter, and The first diameter is smaller than the second diameter.

7. The vehicle interior component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first diameter is 1µm to 5µm, including 1µm and 5µm, and The second diameter is 6µm to 30µm, including 6µm and 30µm.

8. The vehicle interior component of Claim 3, wherein, The fifth direction is along the first direction.

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