Abstract: A method for producing decorative panels for use in vehicle interiors. A layer 3 of plant components, such as leaves 6, is glued onto a base layer 2, formed of superposed layers of sized paper and blank veneer sheets disposed on a metal or plastic carrier 1, whose shape allows it to be mounted to dashboards and/or the side panels of the interior. A transparent varnish layer 4 is then applied to the layer of plant components.

Abstract: A veneer-jointing machine comprising a two-part worktable 1 with a fixed table plate 6 and a movable table plate 7, which can be joined to the fixed one, further comprising a heating device 2 that is arranged above the juncture of the table plates 6, 7 and can be lowered, a positioning jig 3 that is located opposite the heating device between the table plates 6, 7 and can be raised, a clamping rail 4 that is arranged above the fixed table plate 6 and operates in the direction of the table plate 6, as well as several pressure shoes 5 that are arranged side-by-side on the movable table plate 7 and can be moved at an acute angle to this plate, in the direction of the juncture. The veneer-jointing machine allows joining veneer strips with narrow widths. In addition, the user can exactly predetermine the surface appearance of the veneer to be produced.

Abstract: A method is described for producing a motor vehicle steering wheel that is provided with a cover. With this method, the ring and cover are manufactured separately and are subsequently joined. In order to produce the cover, two unfinished parts are initially produced, into which a groove is milled. Subsequently, a decorative layer is applied to the unfinished part. A layer of lacquer is applied to the unfinished parts that are joined to form a tubular ring segment. During the following operational step, the tubular ring segment is divided into two halves, which are joined with the ring and thus form the cover.