Lining part for a vehicle having integrated light sources
A decorative part for use in vehicle interiors. The decorative part includes a haptic layer that is at least partially transparent; and a light source configured to feed light into the haptic layer.
1. A decorative part for use in vehicle interiors, comprising:
at least one partially transparent haptic layer, the haptic layer being pliable under pressure from a front side and having a recovery property that returns the haptic layer to its original state without applying an external force;
a decorative layer provided on the front side of the haptic layer remote from a rear side, wherein the decorative layer forms a layer composite with the haptic layer directly or by way of one or more further layers, and wherein the decorative layer is provided with a perforated area and apertures are formed in the decorative layer; and
a light source configured to feed light into the haptic layer and through the apertures.
2. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein:
the haptic layer is connected to a dimensionally stable support material on a rear side of the haptic layer, and
the haptic layer is softer than the support material.
3. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein the haptic layer has a light transmission of more than about 50%.
4. The decorative part according to claim 3 , wherein the haptic layer has a light transmission of more than 75%.
5. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein the haptic layer is formed at least in some areas of a crystal-clear material.
6. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein the haptic layer has a thickness of from 0.2 mm to 40 mm.
7. The decorative part according to claim 6 , wherein the haptic layer has a thickness of from 0.5 mm to 10 mm.
8. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein the haptic layer is produced from at least one of a flexible polymer, textiles, nonwovens, or a foam.
9. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein the haptic layer comprises light-conducting fibres.
10. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein the light source is introduced into an opening in the haptic layer.
11. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein a haptic quality of the haptic layer varies along the haptic layer.
12. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein diameters of the apertures are in the range of from 0.01 mm to 0.1 mm.
13. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative layer includes leather, artificial leather, film, paper, or a leather-like material.
14. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises an LED, a light-emitting film, an OLED film, or a light-emitting paint.
15. The decorative part according to claim 1 , wherein the haptic layer and the light source are connected to one another.