Patent ID: 6547910
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: B29C,B29L,B32B,B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for producing a trim panel with a thin decorative layer on a supporting element, the thin decorative layer being composed of at least one of an organic and a crystalline material which is frangible in a thin layer, the method comprising:applying a plastic fixing film to a first surface of the thin decorative layer; applying an adhesive to a first surface of a supporting element; placing a second surface of the supporting element into a lower mold; sizing the decorative layer and plastic fixing film; disposing a second surface of the decorative layer adjacent the first surface of the supporting element; disposing an elastic element on the decorative layer having the plastic fixing film; applying pressure to a side of the elastic element facing away from the decorative layer so as to adapt the decorative layer to the first surface of the supporting element and so as to adhesively bond the decorative layer to the supporting element as a composite structure; removing the composite structure from the lower mold; machining an outer contour of the composite structure to predetermined dimensions; and removing the plastic fixing film from the decorative layer using at least one of heat and a solvent.