Interior fitting part for a vehicle and production method

Abstract

The invention relates to an interior fitting part (100) for a vehicle. The interior fitting part comprises: a support (110) which comprises at least one portion (112) which can be transilluminated; a surface material (120) which is arranged on a side of the support (110) facing an interior of the vehicle and has at least one material recess (122) which at least partially overlaps with the at least one portion (112) which can be transilluminated and penetrates the surface material (120) at least in some portions; and at least one insert part (130) which is arranged, at least in some portions, in the at least one material recess (122), is shaped according to a symbol or a design element and is made of a translucent material. The invention further relates to a method for producing an interior fitting part for a vehicle.

Description

[0001] INTERIOR COMPONENT FOR A VEHICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

[0002] Technical field

[0003] The present invention relates to an interior trim component for a vehicle. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing an interior trim component.

[0004] State of the art

[0005] For an interior component of a vehicle, it may be desirable for it to have surface-integrated elements, such as light elements or switching elements, on a visible side facing an interior.

[0006] For example, DE 10 2007 013 078 B4 proposes a control element for operating an electrical device in a vehicle. The control element comprises a decorative layer that forms a visible side of the control element and is at least partially translucent. A piezoelectric button with an active surface, located beneath the decorative layer, is made of an opaque piezoelectric material. Symbols are recessed into the active surface. A light source backlights the piezoelectric button in such a way that the symbols formed in the active surface of the piezoelectric button are visible on the visible side.

[0007] It would be desirable to have a simple and feasible way to implement surface-integrated elements in an interior fitting.

[0008] Description of the invention

[0009] One object of the invention is therefore to provide an interior fitting with a surface-integrated element using the simplest possible structural means. This object is achieved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims, the description, and the accompanying figures.

[0010] According to a first aspect, an interior trim component for a vehicle is proposed. The interior trim component has a carrier. The carrier has at least one translucent section. Furthermore, the interior trim component has a surface material. The surface material is located on a side of the carrier facing an interior space of the vehicle. The surface material also has at least one recess. This recess overlaps at least partially with the translucent section. The recess also penetrates the surface material at least partially and / or partially. Finally, the interior trim component has at least one insert. This insert is shaped, at least partially, according to a symbol or design element.Furthermore, at least one insert is arranged at least partially within at least one material recess. Additionally, at least one insert is bonded to the surface material at least partially. At least one insert is made of a translucent material.

[0011] The proposed interior trim component can be produced using simple design methods and features at least one surface-integrated element. Thanks to its simple design, the interior trim component can be manufactured particularly easily and / or cost-effectively. Materials, especially plastics, that are well-tested for automotive applications can be used. Furthermore, the at least one insert, which projects at least partially into at least one recess in the material, results in a particularly low dependence on viewing angle. In addition, it has been shown that the interior trim component allows for particularly good transparency and / or light transmission. It has also been shown that it exhibits no, or at least no undesirable, yellowing with age. The design of the interior trim component is particularly resistant to environmental influences and / or delamination.Furthermore, the constructive design of the interior fitting facilitates good positioning for, for example, a sewing dress that is in a...

[0012] Lamination process used during the manufacturing of the interior trim part.

[0013] As used herein, an interior trim part can be any part of a vehicle's interior that has a visible surface facing the interior, formed at least substantially by the surface material. For example, the interior trim part may be and / or be designed as an instrument panel, dashboard, center console, door trim, headliner, or the like. The vehicle may be, for example, a motor vehicle, train, aircraft, etc.

[0014] The carrier, which can also be referred to as the base carrier, can be made of a plastic material, for example. Furthermore, the carrier can be formed, for example, using a suitable injection molding process. In its intended installation position, the carrier is at least partially and / or predominantly covered and / or concealed by the surface material. The at least one translucent section can be configured to be illuminated and / or backlit by a light source, a light source (e.g., an LED), or the like. The emitted light can be coupled from the light source, etc., through the at least one translucent section and the at least one material recess that at least partially overlaps it, into the at least one insert component.

[0015] Accordingly, a light path can extend from the light source, etc., through the at least one translucent section, the at least partially overlapping material recess, to the at least one insert part.

[0016] The surface material can be, for example, at least one of the following: leather, imitation leather, textile, Alcantara, plastic, or the like. The at least one recess in the material can be shaped, at least partially, according to a symbol or design element, such that the recess can have a shape that corresponds at least approximately to the desired symbol or design element, in order to allow the insertion of the at least one insert part, at least partially. This can also be understood to mean that the shape of the recess can correspond, at least substantially, to that of the desired symbol or design element. The recess can be created in the surface material, for example, by a cutting process such as laser cutting, punching, slicing, or the like.The overlap of the translucent section and the material recess can be provided in the thickness direction. The overlap of the translucent section and the material recess can also be understood as their arrangement in a thickness direction of the carrier and / or the surface material on a common line of sight or light axis. The overlap of the translucent section and the material recess can also be understood as the emission, guidance, or coupling of light coupled into the at least one translucent section to the material recess and the at least one insert part at least partially placed therein. The surface material has a visible side that corresponds to a side facing the interior of the vehicle. This is a planar side of the surface material.One flat surface of the material, opposite the visible side, faces the substrate. This surface can, at least in sections, serve to be connected to at least one insert component. Furthermore, this surface can, at least in sections, serve to be connected to the substrate, for example, by being laminated onto it. It is also possible to provide padding, a spacer fabric, or the like on a side facing away from the visible side.

[0017] As used herein, a symbol can be understood, for example, as a meaningful element that uses, designates, and / or illustrates at least one sign, word, object, process, or the like. A design element can be any element that, for example, contributes to the visually perceptible design of the interior. Accordingly, a design element can be implemented through a variety of forms, designs, etc.

[0018] The at least one insert can also be understood as a molded part. Its insertion and / or arrangement, at least partially, within the at least one material recess can be achieved, for example, by inserting, plugging, etc. There, it can at least partially fill the at least one material recess. It is also possible that it protrudes partially beyond a surface of the visible side, i.e., is raised. The at least one insert can be manufactured separately from the carrier and / or the surface material. The at least one insert can, for example, be manufactured as an injection-molded plastic part, a milled part, a (3D-)printed part, a cast part, a RIM part, a ground part, e.g., made of glass or the like. For example, the at least one insert can be made of a rigid plastic or a flexible plastic.It is also possible that at least one component may consist of a combination of materials with different properties, such as optical properties, haptic properties, etc. For example, a tactile aid could combine a soft plastic with a hard plastic, with the soft plastic potentially facing the interior of the vehicle.

[0019] The at least one insert component can have a first subsection and a second subsection. The second subsection can surround the first subsection, at least partially, or generally be arranged adjacent to it. The first subsection can be configured to be inserted, at least partially, into the at least one material recess. The second subsection can be configured to be connected to the side of the surface material opposite the visible side. When viewed from the visible side, the second subsection can be concealed and / or covered by the surface material. The at least one insert component is bonded to the surface material, at least partially, by a material-bonded connection. This allows the at least one insert component to be positioned and / or fixed securely. Adhesive, for example, can be used for this material-bonded connection.This can be an activatable adhesive. During the manufacturing of the interior trim component, this can be applied to a side of the surface material facing away from the visible side or the vehicle interior, e.g., by spraying, rolling, pad printing, etc. To save adhesive, the material bond can be provided primarily or exclusively in one area of ​​at least one material recess.

[0020] At least one insert component is made of a translucent material. This means that at least part of the insert component consists of a translucent material. It is not necessary for the entire insert component to be made of a translucent material. However, light transmission from the direction of the translucent section towards the visible side must be ensured. The translucent property, in particular the material property, of the at least one insert component can be understood as the fact that the material allows light to pass through, but scatters it, so that elements obscured by it are, for example, only visible as blurred or not visible at all. Translucency can generally be understood as the partial light transmission of a body. The at least one insert component can also be colored, at least in part. For example, the at least one insert component can also function as a switch, such as a warning light switch, etc.The insert can be a warning symbol, a colored symbol, a colored design element, or the like. Generally, the at least one insert can serve as part of a backlit and / or illuminated display element, control element, design element, etc. It should be noted that the at least one material recess and the at least one insert can also be uniquely related to each other. That is, exactly one insert can be provided for each material recess. However, it is also possible to represent one symbol or design element with several inserts or to represent several symbols and / or design elements with a single insert.

[0021] In a further development, at least one insert can have a first subsection and a second subsection, and the first and second subsections can be made of different materials. In particular, the first subsection can feature the symbol or design element and penetrate the surface material or its recess at least partially. The first subsection is translucent, preferably completely translucent. A material is used that has good surface properties for a vehicle interior, i.e., it is scratch-resistant, UV-resistant, and resistant to cleaning agents and sunscreens. PA12 (polyamide 12), PEEK (polyetheretherketone), or PES (polyethersulfone) are well-suited for this purpose. The first subsection is designed such that it completely penetrates the insert from the visible side to the translucent section of the carrier.This ensures that the light emitted by the light source can pass through the insert to the viewing side.

[0022] The second section comprises, in particular, the area of ​​the insert component that is bonded to the surface material. Adhesive, for example, can be used for this bonding. This adhesive can be an activatable adhesive. It can be applied during the manufacturing of the interior trim component to a side of the surface material facing away from the visible side or the vehicle interior, for example, by spraying, rolling, pad printing, etc. To save adhesive, the bonding can be provided primarily or exclusively in one area of ​​the at least one material recess. The second section is made of a material that is particularly well-suited for bonding, e.g., PC ABS (polycarbonate acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), PC (polycarbonate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), and PBT (polybutylene terephthalate).The second subsection is designed in such a way that it surrounds the first subsection, at least in part.

[0023] The first and second sections together form the insert. This insert can be a two-component injection-molded part. Alternatively, the first and second sections can be joined by plugging, welding, or clipping. The advantage of an insert comprising both the first and second sections is that the combination of different materials provides optimal surface properties for a vehicle interior and allows for good bonding. Furthermore, such an insert is cost-effective to manufacture.

[0024] In a training course, at least one component can be colored, at least in sections. This allows, for example, colored backlighting and / or illumination with a white light source, such as a white LED. The latter is a standard component that is particularly inexpensive.

[0025] In a further development, at least one insert component can be arranged in a contour of the carrier that is partially recessed relative to the visible side. This allows the interior fitting component to have a planar appearance in the area on or around the at least one insert component.

[0026] According to further training, at least one translucent section can be made of a transparent material. The transparent material can be a separate, transparent part, e.g., an insert. This can be designed to be attached to the rest of the carrier material, for example, by hot riveting, a screw connection, a clip connection, or similar methods. It is also possible for the transparent material to be molded together with another carrier material in a multi-component injection molding process. Furthermore, it is also possible for the entire carrier to be molded from the transparent material. The latter can be suitable, for example, for smaller components. Examples of possible transparent materials include...

[0027] Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC), or similar materials may be used.

[0028] In a further development, the at least one translucent section can be formed by means of at least partial perforation of the carrier or at least one opening in the carrier. In other words, the carrier can have a material recess in the area of ​​the at least one translucent section. The perforation and / or the at least one opening can be formed subsequently, e.g., by drilling, cutting, punching, laser cutting, etc., or already during an injection molding process for manufacturing the carrier.

[0029] According to further training, at least one component can protrude from or extend beyond the surface material, at least partially, on a side facing the vehicle's interior (i.e., the visible side). This can, for example, serve as a tactile aid for a vehicle occupant who wishes to operate the interior trim component.

[0030] According to further training, at least one insert component can simultaneously depict and / or feature multiple symbols and / or design elements. For example, each individual insert component can have at least one bridge connecting the individual symbols and / or design elements. This allows a single insert component to depict and / or feature multiple symbols and / or design elements, which can simplify manufacturing and / or assembly.

[0031] In a training exercise, at least one component may have a softer material on the side facing the vehicle's interior than the rest of the component. This can change, for example, improve, the feel of the component. It can also serve as a kind of tactile aid.

[0032] According to a further development, the interior trim component can also have at least one light source. This at least one light source can be configured to illuminate the at least one translucent section from the side facing away from the vehicle's interior. The light source can, for example, be implemented as at least one light source, such as an LED, an LED array, or the like. According to a second aspect, a method for manufacturing an interior trim component for a vehicle is proposed. This method can, for example, be used to manufacture the interior trim component according to the first aspect.

[0033] The method comprises providing a carrier having at least one translucent section. The method further comprises applying adhesive to a side of a surface material facing away from the interior of the vehicle. The method also comprises creating at least one recess in the surface material such that it at least partially overlaps the at least one translucent section. The recess penetrates the surface material at least partially. The method further comprises inserting at least one insert into the recess. The insert is, or is, bonded to the surface material by means of the adhesive. The insert is also positioned at least partially within the recess.At least one insert component is or will be made of a translucent material. This means that at least part of the insert component consists of a translucent material. It is not necessary for the entire insert component to be made of a translucent material. However, light transmission from the direction of the translucent section towards the visible side must be ensured. The at least one insert component is shaped at least partially or substantially according to a symbol or design element. Furthermore, the process includes laminating the substrate and the surface material with the at least one insert component embedded therein.

[0034] It should be noted that the process steps do not necessarily have to be carried out in this order, but can be carried out in a different order, provided this is technically possible. For example, it is also possible to provide the carrier later, e.g., only for lamination.

[0035] The method allows for the simple production of an interior component with at least one surface-integrated element, which is formed by at least one insert part. Regarding possible further developments and advantages, reference is made to the explanations of the first aspect above. The method can be carried out using a device that includes, for example, a cutting device, an adhesive application device, a handling device, etc.

[0036] For example, lamination can involve applying an adhesive, such as an activatable one. Any suitable lamination method can be used, such as press lamination, rubber sheet lamination, hand lamination, etc. It is also possible to cushion the composite onto the substrate.

[0037] The at least one insert can be inserted, for example, from a side facing away from the visible side into the at least one recess in the surface material, e.g., by plugging it in. It can also be bonded to the surface material there. The at least one insert can be pressed against the surface material and / or the adhesive by means of a pressure element and / or a pressure device. The pressure element and / or the pressure device can, for example, be made of rubber, silicone, etc., or be provided as a milled part or the like.

[0038] According to further training, the creation of at least one material recess can be achieved through a cutting process. For example, laser cutting, punching, slicing, or similar methods can be used. This can be done using a suitable cutting device, laser, etc.

[0039] In a further development process, at least one translucent section of the carrier can be made of a transparent material. This transparent material can be formed in a multi-component injection molding process together with the carrier material.

[0040] According to further training, at least one translucent section of the carrier can be achieved by forming the entire carrier from a transparent material.

[0041] The aspects, further training options, designs, variants, and examples described above can, of course, be combined without this being explicitly stated. Each of the described further training options and each example is therefore optional to any of the aspects, designs, variants, and examples, or even combinations thereof. This disclosure is thus not limited to the individual designs and design variants in the described order or to any specific combination of aspects and design variants.

[0042] Brief character description

[0043] An advantageous embodiment of the invention is explained below with reference to the accompanying figures. These show:

[0044] Fig. 1 shows a partially cut-away, perspective view of an interior fitting for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0045] Fig. 2 shows a schematic sectional view of an interior fitting for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0046] Fig. 3 shows a perspective top view of a visible side of an interior fitting for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0047] Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of an insert for an interior fitting for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0048] Fig. 5 shows a flowchart of a method for manufacturing an interior fitting for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0049] The figures are merely schematic representations and serve only to illustrate the invention. Identical or equivalent elements are consistently identified by the same reference numerals.

[0050] Detailed description of implementation examples

[0051] Fig. 1 shows a partially cutaway, perspective view of an exemplary interior trim part 100 for a vehicle. For example, the interior trim part 100 can serve as and / or be designed as an instrument panel, dashboard, center console, door trim, headliner, or the like. The vehicle can be, for example, a motor vehicle, train, aircraft, etc. A side associated with the interior of the vehicle and / or its associated surfaces can be understood and referred to as the visible side.

[0052] The interior trim part 100 has a carrier 110. The carrier 110 has at least one translucent section 112. For example, the carrier can be made of a suitable plastic material, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), etc.

[0053] The at least one translucent section 112 can be formed, as shown by way of example in Fig. 1, by means of at least partial perforation of the carrier 110 or at least one opening in the carrier 110. In other words, the carrier can have a material recess on the carrier side in the area of ​​the at least one translucent section. The perforation and / or the at least one opening can be formed subsequently, e.g., by drilling, cutting, punching, laser cutting, etc., or already in an injection molding process for manufacturing the carrier.

[0054] Alternatively or additionally, the at least one translucent section 112 can be made of a transparent material. The transparent material can be a separate, transparent part, e.g., an insert. This can be designed to be attached to the rest of the carrier material, for example, by hot riveting, a screw connection, a clip connection, or the like. It is also possible for the transparent material to be molded together with another material of the carrier 110 in a multi-component injection molding process. Furthermore, it is possible for the entire carrier 110 to be molded from the transparent material. The latter can be suitable, for example, for smaller components. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC), or the like can be used as a transparent material.

[0055] Furthermore, the interior trim component 100 has a surface material 120.

[0056] Surface material 120 is arranged on a side of the carrier 110 facing an interior of the vehicle. It thus covers at least part of the carrier. The surface material 120 has at least one material recess 122. The at least one material recess 122 overlaps at least partially with the at least one translucent section 112 of the carrier 110, or can at least be translucent through it. In addition, the at least one material recess 122 penetrates the surface material 120 at least part of the carrier. The surface material 120 can, for example, be at least one of the following materials: leather, synthetic leather, textile, Alcantara, plastic, or the like. The at least one material recess 122 can, for example, be created in the surface material 120 by a cutting process such as laser cutting, punching, slicing, or the like.The overlap of the translucent section 112 and the material recess 122 can be provided in the thickness direction. The overlap of the translucent section 112 and the material recess 122 can also be understood as being arranged in a thickness direction of the support 110 and / or the surface material 120 on a common line of sight or light axis.

[0057] Furthermore, the interior trim part 120 has at least one insert part 130. The at least one insert part can serve as at least part of a backlit and / or illuminated display element, control element, design element, etc. The at least one insert part 130 is arranged at least partially in the at least one material recess 122. In addition, the at least one insert part 130 is shaped at least partially according to a symbol or a design element. In other words, the at least one insert part 130 can represent at least one symbol or design element. By way of example only, Fig. 1 shows three insert parts 130, one of which represents a "2", while the other two each represent a type of arrow. The at least one insert part 130 is made of a translucent material. This means that at least part of the insert part 130 consists of a translucent material.The entire insert 130 does not necessarily have to be made of a translucent material. However, light transmission from the direction of the translucent section towards the visible side must be ensured. The insert 130 is connected to a side of the surface material 120 facing the carrier 110. For example, the at least one insert 130 can be bonded to the surface material 120, at least partially. Its insertion and / or arrangement, at least partially, in the at least one material recess 122 can be achieved, for example, by inserting, plugging, etc. There, it can at least partially fill the at least one material recess 122. It is also possible that it protrudes, at least partially, from a surface of the visible side, i.e., is raised. The at least one insert 130 can be designed separately from the carrier 110 and / or the surface material 120.The at least one insert 130 can be, for example, a plastic injection-molded part, a milled part, a (3D-)printed part, a cast part, a RIM part, or a ground part, e.g., made of glass or the like. For example, the at least one insert 130 can be made of a hard plastic or a soft plastic. It is also possible that the at least one insert 130 has a material combination of materials with different properties, such as optical properties, haptic properties, etc. For example, a soft plastic could be combined with a hard plastic for a tactile aid, with the soft plastic potentially facing the interior of the vehicle. Furthermore, the at least one insert 130 can be colored, at least in sections.Furthermore, the at least one insert part 130 can be arranged in a contour of the carrier 110 that is partially recessed compared to the visible side, so that the interior fitting part 100 can have a planar appearance on or around the at least one insert part 130.

[0058] Furthermore, the interior fitting 100 also includes at least one light source 140. The at least one light source 140 can be configured to illuminate and / or shine through the at least one translucent section from the side facing away from the interior of the vehicle. The at least one light source 140 can, for example, be designed as at least one light source, such as an LED, an LED array, or the like.

[0059] Fig. 2 shows in a schematic sectional view the interior fitting part 100 according to a further embodiment.

[0060] As mentioned above, the at least one translucent section 112 can also be made of a transparent material. The transparent material can be a separate, transparent part, e.g., an insert. This can be designed to be attached to the rest of the carrier material, for example, by hot riveting, a screw connection, a clip connection, or the like. It is also possible for the transparent material to be molded together with another material of the carrier in a multi-component injection molding process. Furthermore, it is possible for the entire carrier 110 to be molded from the transparent material. The latter can be suitable, for example, for smaller components. Examples of transparent materials that can be used include polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC), or the like.

[0061] Regardless of the configuration of the translucent section 112, the at least one insert 130 can have a first subsection 132 and a second subsection 134. The second subsection 134 can surround the first subsection at least partially or be generally arranged adjacent to it. The first subsection 132 can be configured to be inserted at least partially into the at least one material recess 112. The second subsection 134 can be configured to be connected to the side of the surface material 120 opposite the visible side, i.e., a surface located inside the interior of the interior fitting 100. The second subsection 134 can be concealed and / or covered by the surface material 120 when viewed from the visible side.

[0062] The first subsection 132 and the second subsection 134 can be made of different materials. In particular, the first subsection can include the symbol or design element and penetrate the surface material 120, at least partially. The first subsection 132 is translucent, preferably completely translucent. The first subsection 132 is designed such that it completely penetrates the insert 130 from the visible side to the translucent section 112 of the carrier 110. This ensures that the light emitted by the light source 140 can pass through the insert 130 to the visible side. The second subsection 134 comprises, in particular, the area of ​​the insert 130 that is bonded to the surface material 120. The first and second subsections 132, 134 together form the insert 130.The insert part 130 can be designed as a two-component injection-molded part. The first and second subsections 132, 134 can also be plugged, welded, or clipped together.

[0063] Fig. 3 shows a perspective top view of the interior fitting 100 as seen from its visible side. It should be noted that the at least one insert 130, as shown in Fig. 3, can protrude from the surface of the surface material 120, i.e., be raised. However, it is also possible that the at least one insert 130 is arranged in a contour of the support 110 that is partially recessed relative to the visible side, such that the visible side or surface of the surface material 120 is at least substantially planar.

[0064] Fig. 4 shows in a perspective top view an exemplary insert part 130 for the interior fitting part 100.

[0065] Accordingly, at least one insert 130 in at least some embodiments may simultaneously depict or feature several symbols and / or design elements, instead of depicting or featuring only a single symbol and / or design element. The individual symbols and / or design elements may, for example, be connected to one another via a respective bridge 136.

[0066] Fig. 5 illustrates in a flowchart a method 200 for manufacturing an interior fitting, e.g. the interior fitting 100.

[0067] Method 200 comprises providing 210 a carrier having at least one translucent section. Furthermore, the method comprises applying 220 adhesive to a side of a surface material facing away from the interior of the vehicle. The method further comprises creating 230 at least one material recess in the surface material such that it at least partially overlaps the at least one translucent section. The at least one material recess penetrates the surface material at least partially. The method also comprises inserting 240 at least one insert into the at least one material recess. The at least one insert is or is bonded to the surface material by means of the adhesive. Furthermore, the at least one insert is arranged at least partially within the at least one material recess.At least one insert is or will be made of a translucent material. This means that at least part of the insert 130 consists of a translucent material. It is not necessary for the entire insert 130 to be made of a translucent material. However, light transmission from the direction of the translucent section towards the visible side must be ensured. The at least one insert is shaped at least partially or substantially according to a symbol or design element. Furthermore, the method comprises laminating 250 between the carrier and the surface material with the at least one insert embedded therein.

[0068] It should be noted that the process steps do not necessarily have to be carried out in this order, but can be carried out in a different order, provided this is technically possible. For example, it is also possible to provide the carrier later, e.g., only for lamination.

[0069] For example, lamination can involve applying an adhesive, such as an activatable one. Any suitable lamination method can be used, such as press lamination, rubber sheet lamination, hand lamination, etc. It is also possible to cushion the composite onto the substrate.

[0070] The at least one insert can be inserted, for example, from a side facing away from the visible side, into the at least one recess in the surface material, e.g., by being plugged in. It can also be bonded to the surface material there. The at least one insert can be pressed against the surface material and / or the adhesive by means of a pressure element and / or a pressure device. The pressure element and / or the pressure device can be made, for example, of rubber, silicone, etc., or provided as a milled part or the like. The creation of the at least one recess can be carried out by means of a cutting process. For example, laser cutting, punching, cutting, or the like can be used for this purpose. This can be done using a suitable cutting device, laser, etc. The at least one translucent section of the carrier can be made of a transparent material.The transparent material can be formed in a multi-component injection molding process with a carrier material. Furthermore, at least one translucent section of the carrier can be achieved by forming the entire carrier from a transparent material. The aspects, further developments, configurations, variants, and examples described above can, of course, be combined without this being explicitly stated. Each of the described further developments and each example is therefore optional to any of the aspects, configurations, variants, and examples, or even combinations thereof. This disclosure is thus not limited to the individual configurations and configuration variants in the described order or to any specific combination of aspects and configuration variants.

[0071] REFERENCE MARK LIST

[0072] 100 Interior trim part

[0073] 110 carriers

[0074] 112 X-rayable section

[0075] 120 surface materials

[0076] 122 Material recess

[0077] 130 insert part

[0078] 132 first subsection

[0079] 134 second subsection

[0080] 136 Bridge

[0081] 140 light sources

[0082] 200 procedures

[0083] 2xx process step(s)

Claims

1. PATENT CLAIMS 1. Interior trim part (100) for a vehicle, comprising: a carrier (110) having at least one translucent section (112), a surface material (120) arranged on a side of the carrier (110) facing an interior of the vehicle and having at least one material recess (122) that overlaps at least partially with the at least one translucent section (112) and penetrates the surface material (120) at least partially, and at least one insert part (130) that is arranged at least partially in the at least one material recess (122), is shaped according to a symbol or design element, is materially bonded to the surface material (120) at least partially and is made of a translucent material.

2. Interior fitting part (100) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one insert part (130) has a first subsection (132) and a second subsection (134), and the first subsection (132) and the second subsection (134) are made of different materials.

3. Interior fitting part (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one insert part (130) is at least partially colored.

4. Interior fitting part (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one insert part (130) is arranged in a contour of the carrier (110) which is recessed section by section relative to the visible side.

5. Interior fitting part (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one insert part (130) protrudes at least sectionally beyond the surface material (120) on a side facing the interior of the vehicle.

6. Interior trim part (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one insert part (130) simultaneously depicts several symbols and / or design elements as a single component.

7. Interior fitting part (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one translucent section (112) is made of a transparent material.

8. Interior fitting part (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one translucent section (112) is provided by means of at least partial perforation of the carrier or at least an opening in the carrier (110).

9. Method (200) for manufacturing an interior fitting for a vehicle, comprising: Providing (210) a carrier which has at least one transmissible section, Applying (220) adhesive to a side of a surface material facing away from an interior of the vehicle, Introducing (230) at least one material recess into the surface material, wherein the at least one material recess overlaps at least partially with the at least one translucent section and penetrates the surface material at least section by section, Insertion (240) of at least one insert part into the at least one material recess, wherein the at least one insert part is bonded to the surface material by means of the adhesive, is at least partially shaped according to a symbol or a design element and is made of a translucent material, and Laminating (250) the carrier and the surface material with the at least one insert part placed therein together.

10. Method according to claim 9, wherein the at least one translucent section of the carrier is made of a transparent material which is formed in a multi-component injection molding process with a material of the carrier.

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