Seat assembly

Abstract

A seat assembly includes a frame and a cushion assembly connected to the frame. The cushion assembly may include a cushion portion, a trim cover disposed at a first side of the cushion portion, a first fabric portion disposed at a second side of the cushion portion, a second fabric portion connected to the first fabric portion, a sleeve, and a cord partially disposed in the sleeve. The cord may include a first end connected to the frame and a second end connected to the frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to seat assemblies, including seat assemblies that can be used, for example, in combination with a vehicle. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0002] Although the claims are not limited to specific illustrations, an understanding of the various aspects can be obtained through the discussion of the various examples. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and some features may be exaggerated or hidden to better illustrate and explain the innovative aspects of the examples. Additionally, the exemplary illustrations described herein are not exhaustive or otherwise limiting, and the embodiments are not limited to the exact forms and configurations shown in the drawings or disclosed in the following detailed description. The exemplary illustrations are described in detail below with reference to the drawings:

[0003] Figure 1 is a side view generally showing an embodiment of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0004] Figure 2 is a front view generally showing an embodiment of a seat back (where the trim cover is hidden) in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0005] Figure 3 is a rear view generally showing an embodiment of a seat back (where the trim cover is hidden) in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0006] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an enlarged portion of.

[0007] Figure 5 is a rear view generally showing an embodiment of a seat back (where the trim cover and seat frame are hidden) in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0008] Figure 6 and Figure 7 are perspective views generally showing embodiments of a fabric assembly, cord, and hook in an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration, respectively, in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0009] Figure 8 is a schematic view generally showing an embodiment of a mold for forming a portion of a seat assembly and a fabric assembly disposed in the seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 9 is a flow chart generally showing an embodiment of a method for assembling a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure. Detailed Description

[0011] Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the various described embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.

[0012] Reference Figure 1 , a seat assembly 20 is shown having a seat back 22 and a seat base 24. The seat back 22 is (e.g., rotatably) connected to the seat base 24. The seat base 24 is connected to a mounting surface 26 which, in a vehicle application, may include, for example, the floor pan of a vehicle 28. The seat base 24 includes a seat base frame 40 and a seat base cushion assembly 42. The seat base frame 40 is connected to the seat base cushion assembly 42 and at least partially supports the seat base cushion assembly 42. The seat base frame 40 is connected to the mounting surface 26 via, for example, a track assembly. The seat back 22 includes a seat back frame 50 and a seat back cushion assembly 52. The seat back cushion assembly 52 is connected to the seat back frame 50. The seat back cushion assembly 52 includes a seat back cushion portion 54 and a seat back trim cover 56. Some or all of the description of the seat back frame 50, seat back cushion assembly 52, seat back cushion portion 54, and seat back trim cover 56 of the seat back 22 may also apply to the seat base 24, and the seat back frame 50, seat back cushion assembly 52, seat back cushion portion 54, and trim cover 56 will be referred to as the seat frame 50, cushion assembly 52, cushion portion 54, and trim cover 56. The trim cover 56 is connected to the first side 60 (e.g., the front side or A side) of the cushion portion 54 via, for example, a bonding technique and / or an adhesive 58 (e.g., hot glue). The cushion portion 54 may include, for example, foam. The seat frame 50 may include, for example, plastic (e.g., plastic that is strong / rigid enough to support the cushion assembly 52 and the forces associated with an occupant).

[0013] Reference Figure 2 , the cushion portion 54 includes a middle portion 70, a first side pillow 72 disposed at a first side of the middle portion 70, and a second side pillow 74 disposed at a second side of the middle portion 70. Reference Figure 3, the cushion assembly 52 includes a first / base fabric portion 90, a second fabric portion 92, a sleeve 94, and a cord 96. The first fabric portion 90 is disposed at a second side 62 (e.g., a rear side or side B) of the cushion portion 54 that is opposite the first side 60. The second fabric portion 92 is connected to the first fabric portion 90. The sleeve 94 is connected to the second fabric portion 92 and / or is at least partially defined by the second fabric portion 92. The cord 96 is partially disposed within the sleeve 94. The fabric portions 90, 92 may include one or more of a variety of fabrics and / or other materials. For example but not limited to, the first fabric portion 90 may include felt and / or the second fabric portion 92 may include wool. At least a portion of the first fabric portion 90, the second fabric portion 92, the sleeve 94, and / or the cord 96 is aligned with the first side pillow 72, e.g., behind the first side pillow 72 and between the first side pillow 72 and the seat frame 50.

[0014] Reference Figure 4 , at least some of the first fabric portion 90 and / or the second fabric portion 92 are disposed between the cushion portion 54 and the seat frame 50. For example, some or all of the first fabric portion 90 and / or the second fabric portion 92 may be disposed between the first side pillow 72 and the seat frame 50. The cord 96 includes a first end 110 and a second end 112 that is opposite the first end 110. A first hook 114 is connected to the first end 110. A second hook 116 is connected to the second end 112. In the illustrated assembled configuration, the first hook 114 engages a first engagement structure 130 of the seat frame 50, and the second hook 116 engages a second engagement structure 132 of the seat frame 50. The engagement portions 130, 132 may include, for example, one or more of a lip, a hole, or a recess, and other structures. The engagement of the hooks 114, 116 with the engagement portions 130, 132 connects the cushion assembly 52 to the seat frame 50.

[0015] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5, the seat assembly 20 shown in conjunction with the seat back 22 includes a fluid bladder 150 that is at least partially disposed between the cushion assembly 52 and the seat frame 50, such as at least partially between the seat frame 50 and the fabric portions 90, 92, and the fabric portions 90, 92 may be at least partially aligned with the first side bolster 72. The fluid bladder 150 may, for example, be in direct contact with the seat frame 50, the first fabric portion 90, and / or the second fabric portion 92. The material of the fabric portions 90, 92 may be selected to at least partially reduce wear on the fluid bladder 150. The fluid bladder 150 may be selectively inflated to modify one or more characteristics of the seat back 22, such as providing a massage, a hugging effect, or a notification. For example, the fluid bladder 150 is fluidly coupled to a fluid / pressure source 152 (e.g., a pump) via one or more fluid conduits 154 (e.g., tubes, pipes, etc.). Inflating the fluid bladder 150 applies a force to the seat frame 50 and / or the cushion assembly 52. For example, the force generally pushes portions of the cushion assembly 52 away from the seat frame 50. The cord 96 restricts movement of the cushion assembly 52 away from the seat frame 50 such that some movement is allowed to permit modification of the seat characteristics (e.g., massage, hug, notification, etc.), but the degree of movement is restricted to a threshold amount (e.g., a predetermined threshold). For example, the cord 96 may include one or more elastic materials that allow the cord 96 to stretch to at least some extent when the fluid bladder 150 is inflated. The elasticity and / or length of the cord 96 may correspond to the threshold.

[0016] Having some configurations, for example, generally in Figure 5 In some configurations, the seat assembly 20 includes a plurality of fluid bladders and / or the cushion assembly 52, the plurality of fluid bladders including the fluid bladder 150 and a second fluid bladder 160, and the plurality of fluid bladders are connected to the seat frame 50 ( Figure 3 ). One or more fluid conduits 154 may connect the second fluid bladder 160 to the fluid source 152.

[0017] Referring to Figure 6 , the first fabric portion 90, the second fabric portion 92, the sleeve 94, the cord 96, the first hook 114, and the second hook 116 are shown, and the seat frame 50 ( Figure 3 ) is hidden. The ends 110, 112 of the cord 96 and the hooks 114, 116 are shown in an unretracted configuration, where the ends 110, 112 and the hooks 114, 116 are disposed outside the pocket 170 of the second fabric portion 90. The hooks 114, 116 are shown in an engaged position in which the hooks 114, 116 will respectively engage the engagement structures 130, 132 of the seat frame 50 ( Figure 4)。The second fabric portion 92 is attached to (e.g., sewn to) the first fabric portion 90. The sleeve 94 is shown as being integrally formed with and defined by the second fabric portion 92. For example, the sleeve 94 can be defined by a folded portion of the second fabric portion 92. However, the sleeve 94 can include other configurations. For example, the sleeve 94 can be separately formed from the second fabric portion 92, such as formed from one or more materials different from the second fabric portion, and then attached to (e.g., sewn to) the second fabric portion 92. The cord 96 is partially disposed within the sleeve 94 such that an intermediate segment of the cord 96 is disposed within the sleeve 94 and the first end 110 and the second end 112 are disposed outside the sleeve 94. The sleeve 94 extends from a first end 176 of the second fabric portion 92 to a second end 178 of the second fabric portion 92.

[0018] Reference Figure 7 , the pocket 170 of the second fabric portion 92 is configured to at least partially receive the cord 96, the first hook 114, and / or the second hook 116. The cord 96 and the hooks 114, 116 are shown in a stowed configuration in which the cord 96 (e.g., ends 110, 112), the first hook 114, and the second hook 116 are at least partially disposed within the pocket 170. The pocket 170 includes a first opening 172 and a second opening 174 opposite the first opening 172. The first opening 172 is disposed at a first end 176 of the second fabric portion 92, and the second opening 174 is disposed at a second end 178 of the second fabric portion 92 opposite the first end 176. The openings 172, 174 can be defined by respective sections (e.g., edges) of the second fabric portion 92 that are not directly attached to the first fabric portion 90.

[0019] The bag 170 includes a hole 190 extending through the second fabric portion 92. The hole 190 is disposed along the bag 170 between the first opening 172 and the second opening 174 (e.g., between the first end 176 and the second end 178). The hole 190 is configured to at least partially receive the first hook 114. For example, the first hook 114 can be inserted into the bag 170 through the first opening 172 and then at least partially into the hole 190 such that at least a portion of the first hook 114 is disposed outside the bag 170. The first hook 114 can be hooked onto the inner edge 192 of the second fabric portion 92 that at least partially defines the hole 190, e.g., to at least partially retain the first hook 114 and / or the first end 110 of the cord 96 within the bag 170. The position of the hole 190 can correspond to the length of the cord 96 that extends beyond the sleeve 94 to the first hook 114. For example, the hole 190 can be offset from the first end 176 of the second fabric portion 92 by a distance that allows the cord 96 to bend or angle from the sleeve 94 into the first opening 172 and allows the first hook 114 to hook onto the inner edge 192 while limiting and / or minimizing the length of the cord 96 that is not disposed in either the sleeve 94 or the bag 170.

[0020] The bag 170 can include a second hole 200 that can be separate from or connected to the hole 190. The second hole 200 can be configured in a manner similar to the hole 190, e.g., configured to at least partially receive and / or engage the second hook 116. For example, the second hook 116 can be hooked onto the inner edge 202 of the second fabric portion 92 that at least partially defines the hole 200, e.g., to at least partially retain the second hook 116 and / or the second end 112 of the cord 96 within the bag 170. The hole 200 can be offset from the second end 178 of the second fabric portion 92 by a distance that allows the cord 96 to bend or angle from the sleeve 94 into the second opening 174 and allows the second hook 116 to hook onto the inner edge 202 while limiting and / or minimizing the length of the cord 96 that is not disposed in either the sleeve 94 or the bag 170. The holes 190, 200 can be positioned such that when both hooks 114, 116 are engaged with the respective edges 192, 202, the cord 96 is in a taut state and / or at least stretched to a certain extent. The holes 190, 200 can be connected by a channel 204 (e.g., formed as a slit in the second fabric portion 92), and the channel 204 can provide increased access to the interior of the bag 170, e.g., to pull the hooks 114, 116 into the bag 170 and engage them with the inner edges 192, 202.

[0021] Reference Figure 8, which shows a schematic view of a mold 220 for forming a cushion assembly 52. For example, the mold 220 is used to mold foam for the cushion portion 54 onto the first fabric portion 90. The mold 220 includes a first mold member 222 (e.g., a bowl) and a second mold member 224 (e.g., a lid). The first mold member 222 includes a first contour 230 that forms the first side 60 of the cushion portion 54. The second mold member 224 includes a second contour 232 that forms the second side 62 of the cushion portion 54. When the mold members 222, 224 are combined, the contours 230, 232 define a mold cavity 234, which includes a first mold cavity portion 240 for forming the intermediate portion 70, a second mold cavity portion 242 for forming the first side pillow 72, and a third mold cavity portion 244 for forming the second side pillow 74. Before forming the cushion portion 54 (e.g., before injecting foam into the cavity portions 240 - 244), the first fabric portion 90, the second fabric portion 92, and / or the sleeve 94 are connected together to form a fabric assembly 260 and the first fabric portion 90, the second fabric portion 92, and / or the sleeve 94 are disposed on the second contour 232 of the second mold member 224. In some configurations, the fabric assembly 260 may include a cord 96 and / or hooks 114, 116. The second contour 232 includes a recess 250 for at least partially receiving the second fabric portion 92, the sleeve 94, the cord 96, and / or the hooks 114, 116. For example, the cord 96 and the hooks 114, 116 may be set in a retracted configuration when inserted into the recess 250. Optionally, an additional fabric assembly 1260 including an additional first fabric portion 1090, an additional second fabric portion 1092, and an additional sleeve 1094 may be disposed on the second contour 232 for molding with the cushion portion 54. The second contour 232 may include a second recess 252 for at least partially receiving the additional second fabric portion 1092 and / or the additional sleeve 1094. Optionally, the first fabric portion 90 and / or the additional first fabric portion 1090 include one or more magnetic portions 270 for temporarily securing the first fabric portions 90, 1090 to the second mold member 224.

[0022] Reference Figure 9, shows a flowchart of a method 400 for assembling a seat assembly. The method 400 includes forming a fabric assembly 260 (block 402), which may include attaching (e.g., stitching) a second fabric portion 92 to a first fabric portion 90. Attaching the second fabric portion 92 to the first fabric portion 90 may include forming a pocket 170, e.g., by stitching the sides of the second fabric portion 92 to the first fabric portion 90 and not stitching at least portions of the ends 176, 178 to the first fabric portion 90. Additionally or alternatively, forming the fabric assembly 260 may include forming a sleeve 94 from the second fabric portion 92, which may include folding portions of the second fabric portion 92 and stitching the folded portions to another portion of the second fabric portion 92 and / or the first fabric portion. Alternatively, forming the fabric assembly 260 may include forming the sleeve 94 separately and attaching (e.g., stitching) the sleeve 94 to the second fabric portion 92 and / or the first fabric portion 90.

[0023] The method 400 includes partially disposing a cord 96 within the sleeve 94 such that the ends of the cord 96 are disposed outside of the sleeve 94 (block 404). Disposing the cord 96 within the sleeve 94 may include sliding the cord 96 through the sleeve 94 or forming the sleeve 94 around the cord 96. The method 400 includes attaching a first hook 114 to a first end 110 of the cord 96 and / or attaching a second hook 116 to a second end 112 of the cord 96 (block 406).

[0024] The method 400 includes inserting the first end 110 and / or the second end 112 into the pocket 170 (block 408), which may include inserting the hooks 114, 116 at least partially into the pocket 170 and / or engaging the hooks 114, 116 with the inner edges 192, 202 such that the hooks 114, 116 are partially disposed within the pocket 170 and the holes 190, 200 and partially disposed outside of the pocket 170. Optionally, engaging the hooks 114, 116 with the inner edges 192, 202 includes stretching the cord 96 such that the cord 96 is in a taut state. The ends 110, 112 and the hooks 114, 116 may be at least partially disposed within the pocket 170 during various other assembly activities and / or during transportation.

[0025] Method 400 includes molding the padding portion 54 together with the fabric assembly 260 (e.g., foam open pour molding) / molding the padding portion 54 onto the fabric assembly 260 (block 410), such as onto the first fabric portion 90 and / or the second fabric portion 92. The molding can include disposing the fabric assembly 260 on the contour 232 of the second mold member 224, which can include disposing at least partially the second fabric portion 92, the sleeve 94, the cord 96 (e.g., ends 110, 112) and / or the hooks 114, 116 in the recess 250. The foam can be formed directly on the fabric assembly 260, which can include at least some of the foam material entering the first fabric portion 90 and / or the second fabric portion 92 (e.g., between its fibers), such that the padding portion 54 is bonded to the fabric assembly 260.

[0026] Although blocks 404 - 408 are shown prior to the molding in block 410, block 404, block 406, and / or block 408 can be performed after block 410. For example, after molding the padding portion 54, the cord 96 can be inserted into the sleeve 94, and the hook(s) 114, 116 can be attached to the ends 110, 112.

[0027] Blocks 402 - 410 can be repeated to form an additional fabric assembly 1260 including an additional first fabric portion 1090, a second fabric portion 1092, and a sleeve 1094, and molding the same padding portion 54 with the two fabric assemblies 260, 1260.

[0028] Method 400 includes attaching the decorative cover 56 to the first side 60 of the padding portion 54 (block 412), which can include directly thermally bonding the decorative cover 56 to the foam of the padding portion 54. The decorative cover 56 can be attached to the padding portion 54 independently of the cord 96, e.g., solely via a thermal bonding process. For example, the decorative cover 56 can be attached to the padding portion 54 without being connected via the cord 96. The decorative cover 56 can be attached to the padding portion 54 without being connected via a cable, a loop, a wire, or other attachment members. For example, the decorative cover 56 can be attached to the padding portion 54 without being connected via a member extending to and / or through the padding portion 54. Additionally or alternatively, the seat frame 50 can not extend through the fabric assemblies 260, 1260. The padding portion 54, the decorative cover 56, the fabric assembly 260, the cord 96, and the hooks 114, 116 form a padding assembly 52.

[0029] Method 400 includes connecting fluid bladder 150 and / or second fluid bladder 160 to seat frame 50 and / or cushion assembly 52 (block 414), and disposing cushion assembly 52 on seat frame 50 (block 416). For example, cushion assembly 52 may be disposed such that fluid bladder 150 is at least partially disposed between fabric assembly 260 and seat frame 50. In configurations having multiple fluid bladders (such as fluid bladders 150, 160), block 414 may include connecting the multiple fluid bladders to seat frame 50 at least partially between seat frame 50 and cushion portion 54. At least in some configurations, after attaching trim cover 56 to cushion portion 54 in block 412, cushion assembly 52 may be disposed on seat frame 50 in block 416.

[0030] Then, method 400 includes removing ends 110, 112 and hooks 114, 116 from bag 170 (block 418), and connecting ends 110, 112 of cord 96 to seat frame 50 (block 420), such as by engaging hooks 114, 116 with engagement structures 130, 132 (e.g., holes). Ends 110, 112 of the cord are connected to seat frame 50 such that cord 96 restricts movement of the cushion away from seat frame 50.

[0031] Although embodiments have been discussed in connection with seat back 22, the embodiments may additionally or alternatively be used for other parts of seat assembly 20, such as seat base 24. Accordingly, the description of seat frame 50 and cushion assembly 52 (such as cushion portion 54, seat back trim cover 56, fabric assemblies 260, 1260, cord 96, hooks 114, 116, and fluid bladders 150, 160, and mold 220) may also apply to seat base frame 40 and seat base cushion assembly 42. References to seat frame 50 may include one or both of seat base frame 40 or seat back frame 50. References to cushion assembly or its components may include one or both of seat base cushion assembly 42 or seat back cushion assembly 52.

[0032] The present disclosure includes the following non-limiting embodiments:

[0033] 1. A seat assembly, comprising a frame and a cushion assembly connected to the frame, the cushion assembly including: a cushion portion; a trim cover disposed at a first side of the cushion portion; a first fabric portion disposed at a second side of the cushion portion; a second fabric portion connected to the first fabric portion; a sleeve; and a cord, the cord being partially disposed in the sleeve, the cord including a first end connected to the frame and a second end connected to the frame.

[0034] 2. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the decorative cover is thermally bonded to the first side of the cushion portion.

[0035] 3. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion portion is molded together with the first fabric portion.

[0036] 4. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, further comprising a first hook connected to the first end and a second hook connected to the second end.

[0037] 5. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the second fabric portion is stitched to the first fabric portion; and the second fabric portion defines a pocket configured to at least partially receive the first hook and the second hook.

[0038] 6. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the pocket includes a first opening, a second opening opposite the first opening, and a hole between the first opening and the second opening, the hole being configured to at least partially receive the first hook.

[0039] 7. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, further comprising a bladder disposed at least partially between the frame and the cushion assembly.

[0040] 8. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion portion includes a side pillow; and the cord is aligned with the side pillow.

[0041] 9. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, comprising a seat base and a seat back, the seat back including the frame and the cushion assembly.

[0042] 10. A method of assembling a seat assembly, the method comprising: molding a cushion portion together with a fabric assembly; partially disposing a cord in a sleeve of the fabric assembly; inserting a first end of the cord into a pocket of the fabric assembly; attaching a decorative cover to a front side of the cushion portion; disposing the cushion portion on a seat frame;

[0043] removing the first end of the cord from the pocket; and connecting the first end of the cord to the seat frame.

[0044] 11. The method according to any one of the preceding embodiments, comprising attaching a hook to the first end; wherein inserting the first end into the pocket includes hooking the hook into a hole of the pocket.

[0045] 12. The method according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion part is molded together with the fabric assembly such that the fabric assembly is disposed at the rear side of the cushion part.

[0046] 13. The method according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion part includes an intermediate part and side pillows; and the fabric assembly is at least partially aligned with the side pillows.

[0047] 14. The method according to any of the preceding embodiments, including forming the fabric assembly, and forming the fabric assembly includes: sewing the sleeve to the base fabric part; and sewing the bag to the base fabric part.

[0048] 15. The method according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein molding the cushion part together with the fabric assembly includes disposing at least a portion of the sleeve and the bag in a recess of a mold cavity.

[0049] 16. The method according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the base fabric part includes wool.

[0050] 17. The method according to any of the preceding embodiments, including connecting a plurality of bladder-like members to the seat frame at least partially between the seat frame and the cushion part.

[0051] 18. The method according to any of the preceding embodiments, including connecting the first end of the cord to the seat frame such that the cord restricts movement of the cushion part away from the seat frame.

[0052] 19. The method according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein, before molding the cushion part, the first end of the cord is inserted into the bag of the fabric assembly.

[0053] 20. The method according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein, after the cushion part is disposed on the seat frame, the first end of the cord is removed from the bag; and

[0054] after the trim cover is attached to the cushion part, the cushion part is disposed on the seat frame.

[0055] 21. The seat assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cord includes an elastic material.

[0056] 22. The seat assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the trim cover is connected to the cushion part independently of the cord.

[0057] 23. A vehicle including a seat assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments.

[0058] This document describes various examples / embodiments for various devices, systems, and / or methods. Numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the overall structure, function, manufacture, and use of the examples / embodiments described in the specification and illustrated in the figures. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the examples / embodiments may be practiced without such specific details. In other instances, well-known operations, components, and elements have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the examples / embodiments described in this specification. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the examples / embodiments described and illustrated herein are non-limiting examples, and thus it can be recognized that the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein may be representative and not necessarily limit the scope of the embodiments.

[0059] References throughout this specification to "example", "in an example", "according to an example", "various embodiments", "according to an embodiment", "in an embodiment", "embodiment", "according to some configurations", "in some configurations", etc. mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the example / embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases "example", "in an example", "according to an example", "in various embodiments", "according to an embodiment", "in an embodiment", "embodiment", "according to some configurations", "in some configurations", etc. throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Additionally, the particular features, structures, and / or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more examples / embodiments. Thus, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic shown or described in connection with one embodiment / example may be combined, without limitation, with the features, structures, functions, and / or characteristics of one or more other embodiments / examples, in whole or in part, so long as such combination is not illogical or non-functional. Further, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0060] It should be understood that references to a single element are not necessarily so limiting and may include one or more of such elements, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Any directional references (e.g., positive, negative, upper, lower, upward, downward, left, right, leftward, rightward, top, bottom, above, below, vertical, horizontal, clockwise, and counterclockwise) are for identification purposes only to assist the reader in understanding the present disclosure and do not create a limitation, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of the examples / embodiments.

[0061] "One or more" includes functions performed by one element, functions performed by more than one element (e.g., in a distributed manner), several functions performed by one element, several functions performed by several elements, or any combination of the above. In the context of terms such as "at least one of A, B, and C" or "at least one of A, B, or C", the term "at least one of..." includes only A; only B; only C; or any combination or any subset of A, B, and C, including any combination or subset of one or more A, one or more B, and one or more C.

[0062] It should also be understood that although in some instances, terms such as first, second, etc. are used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element, without departing from the scope of the various described embodiments. Both the first element and the second element are elements, but they are not the same element.

[0063] The terms used in the description of the various embodiments described herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to be limiting. As used in the description of the various described embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The use of "and" and "or" should be interpreted broadly (e.g., as "and / or"). For example and without limitation, the use of "and" does not necessarily require all of the listed elements or features, and the use of "or" is inclusive, unless such a construction is otherwise illogical. It should be further understood that when used in this specification, the terms "includes", "including", "comprises", and / or "comprising" specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0064] References to couplings (e.g., attaching, coupling, connecting, etc.) should be construed broadly and may include intermediate members between connections of elements, relative movement between elements, direct connections, indirect connections, fixed connections, movable connections, operative connections, indirect contact and / or direct contact. Thus, a reference to a coupling does not necessarily mean that two elements are directly connected / coupled and in a fixed relationship to each other. Connections of electrical components (if any) may include mechanical connections, electrical connections, wired connections, and / or wireless connections, etc. The use of "for example" and "such as" in this specification should be construed broadly and is used to provide non-limiting examples of embodiments of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited to such examples.

[0065] Although processes, systems, and methods may be described herein in connection with one or more steps in a particular sequence, it should be understood that these methods may be practiced with steps in a different order, by performing some steps simultaneously, by additional steps, and / or by omitting some of the described steps.

[0066] As used herein, the term "if" is optionally construed to mean "when" or "upon" or "in response to determining" or "in response to detecting", depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase "if determined" or "if [the condition or event] is detected" is optionally construed to mean "when determining" or "in response to determining" or "when [the condition or event] is detected" or "in response to detecting [the condition or event]", depending on the context.

[0067] All content included in the above description or shown in the drawings should be construed as illustrative only and not restrictive. Changes may be made in details or structure without departing from the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A seat assembly, comprising: frame; as well as A cushion assembly connected to the frame, the cushion assembly comprising: Cushion part; a trim cover disposed at a first side of the cushion portion; a first fabric portion disposed at a second side of the pad portion; a second fabric portion connected to the first fabric portion; sleeve; and A cord is partially disposed in the sleeve, the cord including a first end connected to the frame and a second end connected to the frame.

2. The seat assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The trim cover is heat bonded to the first side of the cushion portion.

3. The seat assembly of claim 1, wherein: The pad portion is molded together with the first fabric portion. 4 . The seat assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a first hook connected to the first end portion and a second hook connected to the second end portion.

5. The seat assembly of claim 4, wherein: the second fabric portion is sewn to the first fabric portion; and The second fabric portion defines a pocket configured to at least partially receive the first hook and the second hook.

6. The seat assembly of claim 5, wherein: The pocket includes a first opening, a second opening opposite the first opening, and a hole between the first opening and the second opening, the hole being configured to at least partially receive the first hook.

7. The seat assembly of claim 1 further comprising a bladder disposed at least partially between the frame and the cushion assembly.

8. The seat assembly of claim 1, wherein: The padded portion includes side bolsters; and The cord is aligned with the side bolsters.

9. The seat assembly of claim 1 including a seat base and a seat back, said seat back including said frame and said cushion assembly.

10. A method of assembling a seat assembly, the method comprising: molding the cushion portion together with the fabric component; partially disposing a cord within a sleeve of the fabric assembly; inserting a first end of the cord into a pocket of the fabric assembly; attaching a trim cover to a front side of the cushion portion; disposing the cushion portion on a seat frame; removing the first end of the rope from the bag; as well as Connecting the first end of the cord to the seat frame.

11. The method of claim 10, comprising attaching a hook to the first end; in, Inserting the first end into the bag includes hooking the hook into a hole in the bag.

12. The method according to claim 10, wherein: The cushion portion is molded together with the fabric component such that the fabric component is disposed on a rear side of the cushion portion.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein: The cushion portion includes a middle portion and side bolsters; and The fabric assembly is at least partially aligned with the side bolsters.

14. The method of claim 10, comprising forming the fabric assembly, forming the fabric assembly comprising: sewing the sleeve to the base fabric portion; and The bag is sewn to the base fabric portion.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein: Molding the cushion portion with the fabric assembly includes positioning the sleeve and at least a portion of the bag in a recessed portion of a mold cavity.

16. The method according to claim 14, wherein: The base fabric portion comprises wool.

17. The method of claim 10, comprising coupling a plurality of bladders to the seat frame at least partially between the seat frame and the cushion portion.

18. The method of claim 17, comprising connecting the first end of the tether to the seat frame such that the tether restricts movement of the cushion portion away from the seat frame.

19. The method according to claim 10, wherein: Prior to molding the cushion portion, the first end of the cord is inserted into the pocket of the fabric assembly.

20. The method according to claim 19, wherein: after positioning the cushion portion on the seat frame, removing the first end of the cord from the bag; and After attaching the trim cover to the pad portion, the pad portion is disposed on the seat frame.

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