Trim part for a vehicle interior

Abstract

A trim part (1) for a vehicle interior, comprising a base body (3) and a fabric panel (5) covering a visible side of the base body (3), wherein the base body (3) has a cover region (9) on a lateral edge, which can be pivoted along a fold line (7) into the vehicle interior upon deployment of an airbag arranged behind the cover region (9), wherein a fold (10) of the fabric panel (5) is formed and fastened to the base body (3) on an inner side (3.1) opposite the visible side, wherein the fold (10) of the fabric web (5) in the region of the fold line (7) has at least one tab-like extension (12) which is connected to the base body (3) on both sides of the fold line (7) and acts as a hinge for the pivoting movement of the cover area (9), the bending line (7) is designed as a thinning of the material in the base body (3), and a tab-like extension (12) is arranged on each of the two front end regions of the base body (3), the front end regions each being located on an end region of the bending line (7).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a trim part for a vehicle interior according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

[0002] Trim parts for vehicle interiors are available in numerous variations and are used, for example, as pillar trim or roof rail trim. Therefore, such a trim part typically comprises a base body and a fabric panel that covers one visible side of the base body. Furthermore, a head airbag, for example, can be arranged behind the trim part, which deploys into the vehicle interior in the event of a crash. To prevent the airbag from being deployed, the base body has a cover area on one side edge, which can be pivoted along a fold line into the vehicle interior when the airbag located behind the cover area deploys.

[0003] From the documents DE 697 32 261 T2, DE 10 2007 027 323 A1 and US 2004 / 0 094 938 A1, lining elements arranged in the interior are known.

[0004] DE 10 2014 009 553 A1 discloses a trim element arranged in the interior of a vehicle. It is attached to the bodywork via fastening elements and overlaps at least one airbag arranged below the trim element. At least one fastening plate, to which at least one fastening element is secured, is glued to the trim element. The fastening plate has a base section supporting the fastening element and at least one plate section formed integrally thereon. This plate section, in the installed position, is positioned adjacent to the airbag and in the airbag's deployment path, and is connected to the base section via at least one bending line.

[0005] US Pat. No. 7,264,267 B2 discloses a head airbag system with a trim panel. The trim panel has a cover with a fold, which is formed and attached to the base body of the trim panel on an inner side opposite the visible side.

[0006] DE 102 25 676 A1 discloses an occupant restraint system comprising an airbag, a gas generator, a safety belt system, and a generic trim panel. The airbag is arranged in a folded state along an upper edge of a door opening of a vehicle body and is covered by the trim panel. If the vehicle is involved in a side collision, the airbag is inflated by a gas generated by the gas generator such that it unfolds in the form of a curtain along an inner surface of one side of a vehicle interior. A sealing profile is provided at the respective door opening on a lower end of a roof side member, which sealing profile can make contact with a corresponding vehicle door.The edge of a resin roof trim panel, located along the lower surface of the roof, engages the edge of the weatherstrip protruding from the lower end of the roof side member toward the vehicle interior. The lower surface of the roof trim panel facing the vehicle interior is covered with a wrap material, which wraps around the edge of the roof trim panel from the lower surface side to the upper surface side, forming a fold. This prevents the edge of the resin roof trim panel from shattering and breaking when subjected to an impact.

[0007] Furthermore, the document DE 10 2009 016 217 A1 discloses a vehicle interior panel with an airbag cover.

[0008] A disadvantage of such trim parts for a vehicle interior is that the crease line can tear when the airbag is deployed.

[0009] The invention is based on the object of providing a trim part for a vehicle interior in which the tearing of the fold line during the deployment of an airbag arranged behind the trim part is prevented or at least made more difficult.

[0010] This object is achieved by a trim part for a vehicle interior having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments with expedient further developments of the invention are specified in the dependent patent claims.

[0011] In order to provide a trim part for a vehicle interior whose crease line does not tear upon deployment of an airbag arranged behind the trim part, a fold in a fabric panel, which is formed and fastened to the base body of the trim part on an inner side opposite the visible side, has at least one tab-like extension in the area of ​​the crease line. The tab-like extension is connected to the base body on both sides of the crease line. The tab-like extension thus acts as a hinge for the pivoting movement of the cover area. Connection points between the tab-like extension and the base body can be implemented, for example, as weld points or adhesive joints.

[0012] A trim part for a vehicle interior is defined below as a component comprising a base body and a fabric panel covering a visible side of the base body. The base body has a cover area on one side edge, which can be pivoted along a fold line into the vehicle interior upon deployment of an airbag located behind the cover area.

[0013] The tab-like extension can advantageously prevent or at least make it more difficult for the crease line at the front end area of ​​the base body of the trim part to tear open.

[0014] The cladding part can be designed, for example, as a pillar cladding or as a roof pillar cladding.

[0015] In addition, the crease line is designed as a thinning of the material in the base body. This allows for particularly simple implementation of the crease line.

[0016] Furthermore, a tab-like extension is arranged at each of the two end regions of the base body, with the end regions each located at one end of the fold line. This prevents the fold line from tearing open at both end regions.

[0017] The features and feature combinations mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and feature combinations mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figures, can be used not only in the respective combinations specified, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, embodiments are also to be considered encompassed and disclosed by the invention that are not explicitly shown or explained in the figures, but which emerge and can be produced from the explained embodiments through separate feature combinations.

[0018] An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawing and explained in more detail in the following description. Herein: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of an end section of an embodiment of a trim part according to the invention for a vehicle interior.

[0019] As from Fig. 1, the trim part 1 for a vehicle interior in the illustrated embodiment comprises a base body 3 and a fabric panel 5, which covers a visible side of the base body 3. The base body 3 has a cover region 9 on a lateral edge, which can be pivoted along a fold line 7 into the vehicle interior upon deployment of an airbag (not shown) arranged behind the cover region 9.

[0020] In this case, a fold 10 of the fabric web 5, which is formed and fastened to the base body 3 on an inner side 3.1 opposite the visible side, has at least one tab-like extension 12 in the region of the fold line 7.

[0021] As from Fig. 1, the fold line 7 in the illustrated embodiment of the trim part 1 is formed as a thinning of the material in the base body 3. Furthermore, the tab-like extension 12 is connected to the base body 3 on both sides of the fold line 7 and can thus act as a hinge for the pivotable cover area 9. Connection points 14 of the tab-like extension 12 to the base body 3 are designed as adhesive points in the illustrated embodiment.

[0022] In an embodiment of the trim part 1 according to the invention (not shown), the connection points can alternatively be designed as weld points. Of course, other suitable connection techniques or a combination of connection techniques can also be used to connect the tab-like extension 12 to the base body 3.

[0023] Although Fig. 1 shows only one front end region of the covering part 1 according to the invention, in the illustrated embodiment of the covering part 1 according to the invention, such a tab-like extension 12 is arranged on each of the two front end regions of the base body 3.

[0024] In the illustrated embodiment, the trim part 1 according to the invention is designed as a pillar trim. Alternatively, the trim part 1 according to the invention can be designed as a roof pillar trim. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS 1 trim part for a vehicle interior 3 basic bodies 3.1 Inside 5 fabric panels 7 crease line 9 Coverage area 10 fold 12 tab-like extension 14 Connection point

Claims

[1] Covering part (1) for a vehicle interior, comprising a base body (3) and a fabric panel (5) covering a visible side of the base body (3), wherein the base body (3) has a cover region (9) on a lateral edge, which can be pivoted along a fold line (7) into the vehicle interior upon deployment of an airbag arranged behind the cover region (9), wherein a fold (10) of the fabric panel (5) is formed and fastened to the base body (3) on an inner side (3.1) opposite the visible side, wherein the fold (10) of the fabric web (5) in the region of the fold line (7) has at least one tab-like extension (12) which is connected to the base body (3) on both sides of the fold line (7) and acts as a hinge for the pivoting movement of the cover area (9), the bending line (7) is designed as a thinning of the material in the base body (3), and a tab-like extension (12) is arranged on each of the two front end regions of the base body (3), the front end regions each being located on an end region of the bending line (7). [2] Covering part (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that connection points (14) of the tab-like extension (12) with the base body (3) are designed as welding points or adhesive points. [3] Covering part (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by that the cladding part (1) is designed as a pillar cladding or as a roof pillar cladding.

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