Seat trim cover attachment component and related method
a technology for attaching components and seat trims, which is applied in the field of seat components, can solve the problems of high cost of materials used, cumbersome process for attaching hog rings to support wires, and difficult process use,
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-15
LEAR CORP
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The present invention provides a seat component with a cushion, trim cover, and a unitary trim cover fastener for attaching the trim cover seam to the cushion. The trim cover fastener has a first end attached to the trim cover seam and a second end extending into at least a portion of the cushion. This allows for a secure attachment of the trim cover to the cushion. The invention also provides a method for securing a trim cover to a cushion by inserting the second end of the trim cover fastener into the cushion and securing it there. The invention also includes a seat component with a cushion and a plastic trim cover fastener for attaching the trim cover seam to the cushion. This allows for a secure attachment of the trim cover to the cushion.
Problems solved by technology
This process may be difficult to use because it requires inserting the wire through the cushion in order to provide the support needed for the hog rings.
In addition, the process used for attaching the hog ring to the support wire may be cumbersome, and the materials used may be expensive compared to other alternatives.
A potential problem with this method is that because of the inherent readily releasable nature of Velcro®, the seam may become unintentionally detached from the cushion.
Maintaining proper alignment of the seam may also be difficult when using Velcro®.
But this technique can pose a relatively significant problem if the seat component needs to be reupholstered, as adhesives are intended to be permanent attachments.
Maintaining proper alignment of the seam may be difficult with adhesives as well.
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[0026] As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. However, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The Figures are not necessarily to scale, some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for the claims and / or as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.
[0027] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3, a vehicle seat 10 typically comprises a seat bottom, a backrest, and a head rest. The seat bottom comprises a cushion 8 covered by a trim cover 12 having at least one seam 14. The seat back and the head rest also typically comprise a cushion covered by a trim cover having at least on seam. The cushion 8 typically...
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In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a seat component comprising a cushion, a trim cover having at least one seam, and a trim cover fastener for attaching the trim cover seam to the cushion. The trim cover fastener has a first end attached to the trim cover seam and a second end extending into at least a portion of, and attached to, the cushion.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a seat component with a trim cover fastener for attaching a trim cover to a cushion. [0003] 2. Background Art [0004] Seat components typically include a trim cover, usually made of some type of flexible upholstery sheet such as fabric or synthetic leather, attached to a cushion. The cushion used for occupant seating is usually constructed with at least one trench or groove, and more typically with several trenches or grooves on its upper surface. Two ends of upholstery sheet are typically connected to each other to form a seam. Sewing the two ends of upholstery sheet together, or some other suitable attaching means typically holds the seam together. Typically, the seam fits into the trenches of the cushion and is attached such that the upholstery sheet is generally fixed in position. [0005] Some current methods for attaching the seam to the cushion involve the use of hog rings. In th...
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IPC IPC(8): A47C31/00
CPCB60N2/5825A47C31/026B60N2/5816
Inventor ZAHEL, JAROSLAW
Owner LEAR CORP