Seat assembly

Abstract

A seat assembly includes a cushion including a first surface, a second surface, and a through hole extending from the first surface to the second surface; a trim cover disposed on the first surface; a decorative wire detachably connected to the second surface; and a coupling member connecting the trim cover to the trim wire.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0003] Although the claims are not limited to specific illustrations, an understanding of the various aspects can be obtained through a 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:

[0004] Figure 1 is a schematic view generally showing an embodiment of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0005] Figure 2 is a top view generally showing an embodiment of a cushion assembly of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0006] Figure 3 is a perspective view generally showing an embodiment of a cushion assembly of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0007] Figure 4 is a bottom view generally showing an embodiment of a cushion assembly of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0008] Figure 5 is a perspective view generally showing an embodiment of a trim wire of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0009] Figure 6 is along Figure 4 a partial cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI, generally showing an embodiment of a cushion assembly of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 7 is a partial cross-sectional view generally showing an embodiment of a cushion assembly of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0011] Figure 8 is along Figure 4 a partial cross-sectional view taken along line IIX-IIX, generally showing an embodiment of a cushion assembly of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 9A is along Figure 4Partial cross-sectional view of line IXA-IXA, generally showing an embodiment of a cushion assembly of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 9B is Figure 9A magnified portion of.

[0014] Figure 10 is a partial cross-sectional view generally showing an embodiment of a cushion assembly of a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 11 is a schematic view generally showing an embodiment of a coupling and a coupling tool in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 12 is a flowchart generally showing an embodiment of a method of assembling a seat assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Reference will now be made in detail to 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 those 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, and components have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.

[0019] Referencing Figure 1 , seat assembly 20 includes a first cushion assembly 22, a second cushion assembly 24, and a seat frame 26. The first cushion assembly 22 (e.g., a seat base cushion assembly) and the second cushion assembly 24 (e.g., a seat back cushion assembly) are connected to the seat frame 26. The seat assembly 20 is connected or connectable to a mounting surface 28, which may include, for example, the floorboard of a vehicle 30 in a vehicle embodiment, but the seat assembly 20 is not limited to a vehicle embodiment.

[0020] The first cushion assembly 22 includes a cushion 40 (e.g., a seat base cushion), a trim cover 42 disposed on the cushion 40, a trim wire 44, and a coupling 46 that connects the trim wire 44 to the trim cover 42. The cushion 40 includes a first surface 50 and a second surface 52 opposite the first surface 50. The trim wire 44 is disposed at the second surface 52. The second cushion assembly 24 includes a cushion 60 (e.g., a seat back cushion), a trim cover 62 disposed on the cushion 60, a trim wire 64, and a coupling 66 that connects the trim wire 64 to the trim cover 62. The cushion 60 includes a first surface 70 and a second surface 72 opposite the first surface 70. The trim wire 64 is disposed at the second surface 72.

[0021] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the gasket 40 defines a plurality of through holes 90 extending from the first surface 50 to the second surface 52 ( Figure 3 ). The gasket 40 defines a recess 92 in the first surface 50. The recess 92 extends towards the second surface 52 and does not extend to the second surface 52. The through holes 90 extend from the recess 92 to the second surface 52. The decorative wire 44 is at least partially aligned with the through holes 90 such that a portion of the decorative wire 44 is visible through the through holes 90 when viewed from the first surface 50.

[0022] Reference Figure 4 , the second surface 52 of the gasket 40 includes a recess 110. The recess 110 is at least partially aligned with the recess 92 in the first surface 50 and at least partially receives the decorative wire 44. The recess 110 includes one or more segments, such as a first recess segment 120, a second recess segment 122, and a third recess segment 124. The recess segments 120-124 may be separated from each other. One or more of the through holes 90 extend to each of the recess segments 120-124. The decorative wire 44 includes decorative wire segments 130, 132, 134 for each of the recess segments 120-124. The decorative wire segments 130-134 may be separated from each other. The plurality of through holes 90 may include a first through hole 90 and a second through hole 90 extending to the first recess segment 120, a third through hole 90 and a fourth through hole 90 extending to the second recess segment 122, and / or a fifth through hole 90 and a sixth through hole 90 extending to the third recess segment 124.

[0023] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5, the decorative wire 44 (such as some or all of the decorative wire segments 130-134) includes first end portions 130A, 132A, 134A and second ends 130B, 132B, 134B. The first ends 130A-134A include and / or form (e.g., bend) into loops 130C, 132C, 134C, and the second ends 130B-134B form (e.g., bend) into loops 130D, 132D, 134D. The loops 130C-134C, 130D-134D increase the effective size (e.g., width) of the decorative wire segments 130-134, which limits the movement of the decorative wire segments 130-134 within the recesses 110. For example, the gasket 40 defines loop receptacles 140A, 142A, 144A, 140B, 142B, 144B in the second surface 52, and these loop receptacles 140A, 142A, 144A, 140B, 142B, 144B are connected to the ends of the recess segments 120-124 and are disposed at the ends of the recess segments 120-124. The loop receptacles 140A-144A, 140B-144B form part of the recess 110. The loop receptacles 140A-144A, 140B-144B at least partially receive the loops 130C-134C, 130D-134D and have a greater width than the recess segments 120-124. For example, the width of the recess segments 120-124 is less than the width of the loops 130C-134C, 130D-134D, such that the loops 130C-134C, 130D-134D are restricted or prevented from moving out of the loop receptacles 140A-144A, 140B-144B, which limits the movement of the decorative wire segments 130-134 and thus helps to maintain the position of the decorative wire segments 130-134 within the recess segments 120-124. Optionally, the loop receptacles 140A-144A, 140B-144B are cylindrical and have a diameter at least as large as the width of the loops 130C-134C, 130D-134D. The loops 130C-134C, 130D-134D can reduce or prevent contact between the edges of the ends 130A-134A, 130B-134B and the gasket and / or the operator (e.g., during assembly).

[0024] The through hole 90 includes a length 90L and a width 90W. The length 90L is measured in a direction parallel to the portion of the decorative wire 44 aligned with the hole 90. The width 90W is measured in a direction perpendicular to the portion of the decorative wire 44 aligned with the hole 90. Optionally, the length 90L is at least twice the width 90W and can be three times or more the width 90W.

[0025] The recess 110 includes a first width 110W1 at the holes 90, a second width 110W2 offset from the holes 90 (e.g., between the holes 90), and a third width 140D (e.g., diameter) at the ring receiving portions 140A - 144A, 140B - 144B. The widths 110W1, 110W2 are measured in a direction perpendicular to the portion of the decorative wire 44 disposed in the recess 110. The recess 110 includes a length that is at least as long as the sum of the lengths 90L of the holes 90 disposed along the recess 110 and at least as long as the decorative wire 44. By way of example and not limitation, the second width 110W2 can be equal to 5%, 50% of the width 90W of the holes 90, or between 5% and 50% of the width 90W of the holes 90. In some examples, the width 90W can be equal to 10 mm, 25 mm, or between 10 mm and 25 mm. The length 90L of the holes can be greater than the width 90W.

[0026] Reference Figure 5 , the decorative wire 44 is shown as having decorative wire segments 130 - 134. The segments 130 - 134 are provided in a U - shaped configuration, but can include other shapes and configurations. The first decorative wire segment 130 is longer than the second decorative wire segment 132 and the third decorative wire segment 134, and the second decorative wire segment 132 and the third decorative wire segment 134 are disposed between opposite portions of the first decorative wire segment 130. The U - shaped configurations of the second decorative wire segment 132 and the third decorative wire segment 134 open in opposite directions. The decorative wire 44 is rigid enough such that when connected to the decorative cover 42 it does not materially bend or deform (e.g., maintains its shape) ( Figure 1 ). The decorative wire 44 is a rigid metal wire, but the decorative wire 44 can include other configurations. For example, the decorative wire 44 can not include cords, ropes, or other non - rigid configurations. The decorative wire 44 includes a diameter 44D that is less than or equal to the widths 110W1, 110W2 of the recess 110 ( Figure 4 ), and is large enough to provide the desired rigidity and resistance to deformation when connected to the decorative cover 42 ( Figure 1 ). Optionally, the diameter 44D is equal to 1 mm, 5 mm, or between 1 mm and 5 mm (such as 2 mm).

[0027] Reference Figure 6 , shows that before inserting the decorative wire 44, for example, along Figure 4Line VI-VI, a cross-section of the gasket assembly 22 passing through at a hole 90. A decorative cover 42 is disposed on the gasket 40. The decorative cover 42 includes a first portion 150 disposed on a first surface 50 of the gasket 40 and a second portion 152 extending into one of the plurality of through-holes 90. The second portion 152 is integrally formed with the first portion 150 or the second portion 152 is attached to (e.g., stitched to) the first portion 150 and may be referred to as a trim listing. An edge piece 160 is connected to a distal end of the second portion 152. The edge piece 160 optionally includes plastic.

[0028] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 7 is Figure 6 a modified version of, in which the gasket 40 is turned over and the decorative wire 44 is inserted into the recess 110. For example, the gasket 40 is shown with the first surface 50 facing down and the second surface 52 facing up. The decorative wire 44 is inserted into the recess 110 (e.g., from above the second surface 52) such that the decorative wire 44 is partially aligned with the through-hole 90 and is close to the second portion 152 of the decorative cover 42.

[0029] Reference Figure 8 , shows a cross-section of the gasket assembly 22 offset from the hole 90, for example, along the Figure 4 IIX-IIX line. The decorative wire 44 is disposed in the recess 110, and the decorative cover 42 is hidden, and the decorative wire 44 is shown in the recess 110.

[0030] Reference Figure 9A , shows a cross-section passing through a pair of receiving portions (e.g., through receiving portions 144A, 144B) and along the Figure 4 IXA-IXA line in. Figure 9B is Figure 9AThe enlarged portion. The gasket 40 defines one or more undercuts 200 in the recess 110 (e.g., in one or more of the ring receiving portions 140A - 144A, 140B - 144B). The undercut 200 is defined by a narrower portion of the recess 110 closer to the second surface 52 and a wider portion of the recess 110 adjacent to the narrower portion and closer to the first surface 50. The undercut 200 at least partially receives the decorative wire 44. For example, when viewed in cross - section, the undercut 200 can receive at least 25% of the decorative wire 44, which results in at least 25% of the section of the decorative wire 44 in the undercut 200 being invisible from the second surface 52. Optionally, when viewed in cross - section, the undercut 200 can receive 40% - 60% of the decorative wire 44. Inserting the decorative wire 44 into the undercut 200 can provide a snap - fit connection between the decorative wire 44 and the gasket 40, such that inserting the decorative wire 44 into the recess 110 includes snap - fitting the decorative wire 44 with the gasket 40.

[0031] Reference Figure 10 , the connector 46 connects the decorative cover 42 to the decorative wire 44, for example, by connecting the decorative wire 44 to the second portion 152 of the decorative cover 42. The connector 46 extends through the second portion 152 and / or around the edge member 160 such that a section of the second portion 152 and / or a section of the edge member is disposed within the connector 46.

[0032] The connector 46 can include one or more of a variety of configurations. Optionally, the connector 46 includes a hogring (such as a metal hogring), but can include other configurations, such as a polymer hogring. The connector 46 can be circular, rounded, or oval, among other configurations. Connecting the connector 46 to the decorative cover 42 and the decorative wire 44 can apply tension to the decorative cover 42 to pull the decorative cover 42 against the first surface 50 of the gasket 40. Connecting the connector 46 to the decorative cover 42 and the decorative wire 44 may not involve substantial movement, bending, or deformation of the decorative wire 44. For example, the movement, bending, and / or deformation (if any) of the decorative wire 44 can be limited to the movement, bending, and / or deformation caused by the compression of the gasket 40. Connecting the connector 46 to the decorative cover 42 includes passing the connector 46 through the decorative cover 42 and inserting it around the edge member 160 such that some of the decorative cover 42 and some of the edge member 160 are disposed within the connector 46, and / or such that the connector 46 contacts one or both of the second portion 152 or the edge member 160.

[0033] The decorative cover 42 includes a second portion 152 for each through - hole 90 (or vice versa), and the gasket assembly 22 includes a connector 46 for each second portion 152 for connecting the second portion 152 to the decorative wire 44. The number and position of the second portion 152, the holes 90, and the connectors 46 can vary, for example, depending on the type of gasket 40, the style of the decorative cover 42, or the type of gasket 40 and the style of the decorative cover 42.

[0034] Reference Figure 11 , shows a schematic view of the connecting tool 250 and the connector 46. If the connector 46 includes a crimping ring, the connecting tool 250 can include, for example, a crimping - ring gun. The connecting tool 250 can deform the connector 46 from Figure 11 the initial / open state shown to the closed state as shown in Figure 10 . The hole 90 and / or the recess 110 can be large enough to receive a part of the connecting tool 250 during the connection of the decorative cover 42 to the decorative wire 44. For example, connecting the decorative cover 42 to the decorative wire 44 can include partially inserting the connecting tool 250 into the hole 90 and / or the recess 110. In some configurations, the width 90W of the hole 90 can correspond to the size of the connecting tool 250, the size of the hand 252 of the user / operator assembling the gasket assembly 22, or the size of the connecting tool 250 and the size of the hand 252 of the user / operator assembling the gasket assembly 22. For example, the width 90W can be large enough to partially insert the connecting tool 250 into the hole to connect the connector 46 to the decorative cover 42 and the decorative wire 44. Additionally or alternatively, the width 90W can be large enough to allow at least two fingers of the user's hand 252 to be inserted into the hole to grasp the second portion 152 of the decorative cover 42 and pull the second portion 152 towards the second surface 52.

[0035] Although various examples have been described in connection with the first gasket assembly 22, the second gasket assembly 24 can include the same or similar features.

[0036] Reference Figure 12 , shows a flowchart of a method 300 for assembling the seat assembly 20. The method 300 includes placing the decorative cover 42 on the first surface 50 of the gasket (block 302) (such as when the first surface 50 faces upward). The method 300 includes inserting a portion of the decorative cover 42 (such as one or more second portions 152) into one or more holes 90 of the gasket 40 (block 304), which can be done in block 302 when placing the decorative cover 42 on the first surface 50. Block 304 can include inserting each second portion 152 into a corresponding one of the plurality of through - holes 90. The method 300 includes rotating / turning over the gasket 40 so that the second surface 52 faces upward (block 306). Optionally, block 306 can be omitted, for example, if the gasket 40 was not previously set with the first surface 50 facing upward.

[0037] Method 300 includes inserting the decorative wire 44 into the recess 110 (block 308). Inserting the decorative wire 44 into the recess 110 includes inserting the decorative wire segments 130-134 into the corresponding recess segments 120-124 and inserting the rings 130C-134C, 130D-134D into the receiving portions 140A, 142A, 144A, 140B, 142B, 144B, which may include inserting the decorative wire 44 into one or more undercuts 200 and / or snap-fitting the decorative wire 44 with the gasket 40.

[0038] Method 300 includes pulling the second portion 152 of the decorative cover 42 toward the second surface 52 and the decorative wire 44 in the through hole 90 (block 310). Method 300 includes connecting the connector 46 to the decorative cover 42 and the decorative wire 44 (block 312), which forms the gasket assembly 22. In some cases, pulling the second portion 152 in block 310 can be performed as part of connecting the connector 46 in block 312. Block 312 may include connecting the respective connectors 46 to each second portion 152 of the decorative cover 42 and the decorative wire 44. After being inserted in block 308 and during connecting the connector 46 in block 312, the decorative wire 44 may be held in a substantially fixed position relative to the gasket 40 (e.g., no substantial movement occurs). Connecting the connector 46 to the decorative cover 42 and the decorative wire 44 may include closing the connector 46 such that the decorative cover 42 and the decorative wire 44 are not configured to disconnect without changing the connector 46 (e.g., via cutting, bending, etc.), which may reduce accidental disconnection.

[0039] Method 300 includes connecting the gasket assembly 22 to the seat frame 26 (block 314). Method 300 may not include directly connecting the decorative cover 42 or the decorative wire 44 to the seat frame 26. For example, the decorative cover 42 and the decorative wire 44 may be indirectly connected to the seat frame 26 only via the gasket 40.

[0040] In some examples, method 300 may include forming the gasket 40, for example, before block 302 (block 316). Forming the gasket 40 may include, for example, molding the gasket 40 with foam independently of other components of the seat assembly 20. For example, the gasket 40 may be formed independently of the decorative wire 44 and the connector 46 and without (separate from) the decorative wire 44 and the connector 46, and may be without metal, clips, wires, embedded plastic parts, embedded metal parts, and / or other components.

[0041] Although method 300 is described in connection with the first gasket assembly 22, method 300 may be applied to the second gasket assembly 24 in a corresponding manner.

[0042] The decorative wire 44 is detachably connected to the second surface 52, for example, by cooperating with an undercut snap. Even after connecting the decorative cover 42 to the decorative wire 44 via the coupling member 46, removing the coupling member 46 allows the decorative wire 44 to be immediately separated / disconnected from the cushion 40, which can facilitate the recycling of the cushion 40 and / or the decorative wire 44.

[0043] Embodiments of the seat assembly 20 may be easier to recycle than other designs. For example, by removing (e.g., cutting, severing) the coupling member 46, the decorative cover 42 and the decorative wire 44 can be immediately removed from the cushion 40, for example, without substantially altering or damaging the cushion 40. In designs with components (e.g., wires, clips, etc.) molded / embedded in the cushion, the cushion is typically cut into small pieces, which can be less efficient (e.g., time efficiency, material recycling percentage, etc.). Additionally or alternatively, for embodiments of the seat assembly 20, the distance between the decorative wire 44 and the first surface 50 of the cushion 40 can be more consistent and / or the amount of tension applied to the decorative cover 42 by connecting the decorative cover 42 to the decorative wire 44 via the coupling member 46 can be more consistent than in other designs (such as designs using pull-type wires or cords that are tightened by an operator during assembly). For example, since each operator may have a different level of strength, the force applied by a pull-type cord or rope can vary significantly from one assembly to the next, which can result in an undesirable variation in the appearance of the decorative cover 42 (e.g., too much tension, not enough tension, etc.).

[0044] The present disclosure includes the following non-limiting embodiments:

[0045] 1. A seat assembly, comprising: a cushion including a first surface, a second surface, and a first through hole extending from the first surface to the second surface; a decorative cover disposed on the first surface; a decorative wire detachably connected to the second surface; and a coupling member connecting the decorative cover to the decorative wire.

[0046] 2. The seat assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion defines a recess disposed in the second surface; the first through hole extends from the first surface to the recess; and the decorative wire is at least partially disposed in the recess.

[0047] 3. The seat assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein one end of the decorative wire includes a loop that restricts movement of the decorative wire in the recess.

[0048] 4. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion defines an undercut disposed in the recess; and the decorative wire is partially disposed in the undercut.

[0049] 5. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the width of the recess is equal to 5%, 50% of the width of the first through-hole, or between 5% and 50% of the width of the first through-hole.

[0050] 6. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the width of the first through-hole is equal to 10 mm, 25 mm, or between 10 mm and 25 mm, and the length of the first through-hole is longer than the width of the first through-hole.

[0051] 7. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the width of the first through-hole corresponds to the size of a connecting tool, the size of a user's hand, or the size of a connecting tool and the size of a user's hand.

[0052] 8. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the recess includes a plurality of separate recess segments; and the decorative wire includes a plurality of separate decorative wire segments disposed in corresponding ones of the plurality of separate recess segments.

[0053] 9. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the plurality of separate recess segments include a first recess segment and a second recess segment; the cushion defines a plurality of through-holes, the plurality of through-holes including the first through-hole, the second through-hole, the third through-hole, and the fourth through-hole; the first through-hole and the second through-hole extend into the first recess segment; and the third through-hole and the fourth through-hole extend into the second recess segment.

[0054] 10. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion does not contain metal.

[0055] 11. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, including a seat frame; wherein the cushion is connected to the seat frame; and the decorative cover, the decorative wire, and the connecting member are not directly connected to the seat frame.

[0056] 12. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the decorative cover, the decorative wire, and the connecting member are indirectly connected to the seat frame via the cushion.

[0057] 13. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the decorative wire is rigid.

[0058] 14. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the connecting member includes a metal crimp ring.

[0059] 15. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the decorative wire is snap-fitted with the cushion.

[0060] 16. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion is not molded together with the decorative wire or the connector.

[0061] 17. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion is a seat base cushion or a seat back cushion.

[0062] 18. A method of assembling a seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the method comprising: disposing the decorative cover on the first surface of the cushion; inserting a portion of the decorative cover into the first through hole; inserting the decorative wire into a recess of the cushion such that the decorative wire is detachably connected to the cushion; and connecting the portion of the decorative cover to the decorative wire via the connector.

[0063] 19. The method according to any one of the preceding embodiments, further comprising molding the cushion without the decorative wire and the connector.

[0064] 20. The method according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein inserting the decorative wire into the recess includes snap-fitting the decorative wire with the cushion.

[0065] 21. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion has no embedded plastic parts and no embedded metal parts.

[0066] 22. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cushion is molded separately from all other components of the seat assembly.

[0067] 23. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments, including a plurality of connectors, the plurality of connectors including the connector; wherein the plurality of connectors connect the decorative cover to the decorative wire; and the decorative cover can be removed from the seat assembly by cutting the plurality of connectors.

[0068] 24. A vehicle, which includes a seat assembly according to any one of the preceding embodiments.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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. The term "exemplarily" is used herein to mean "as a non-limiting example."

[0071] 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, below, vertical, horizontal, clockwise, and counterclockwise) are for identification purposes only to assist the reader in understanding the present disclosure and do not create limitations, particularly with respect to the position, orientation, or use of the examples / embodiments.

[0072] "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. The term "at least one" includes, in the context of, for example, "at least one of A, B, and C" or "at least one of A, B, or C", only A, only B, only C, or any combination or subset of A, B, and C, including any combination or subset of one or more of A, one or more of B, and one or more of C.

[0073] In some cases, although the terms 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 called a second element, and similarly, a second element may be called 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.

[0074] The terms used in the description of the various embodiments 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. 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 being "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. 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.

[0075] References to couplings (e.g., attaching, coupling, connecting, etc.) should be construed broadly and may include intermediate members between the 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 with each other. Connections of electrical components (if any) may include mechanical connections, electrical connections, connections with wires, and / or connections without wires, 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.

[0076] Although processes, systems, and methods may be described herein in connection with one or more steps in a particular sequence, 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.

[0077] 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 detected [the condition or event]" is optionally construed to mean "when determining" or "in response to determining" or "when detecting [the condition or event]" or "in response to detecting [the condition or event]", depending on the context.

[0078] 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: a liner comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a first through hole extending from the first surface to the second surface; a decorative cover disposed on the first surface; a decorative wire material, the decorative wire material being detachably connected to the second surface; as well as A connector connects the decorative cover to the decorative wire.

2. The seat assembly according to claim 1, wherein: the liner defining a recess disposed in the second surface; The first through hole extends from the first surface to the recess; and The decorative wire is at least partially disposed in the recess.

3. The seat assembly of claim 2, wherein: One end of the decoration wire includes a ring that limits movement of the decoration wire in the recess.

4. The seat assembly of claim 2, wherein: The liner defines an undercut disposed in the recess; and The decorative wire is partially disposed in the undercut.

5. The seat assembly of claim 2, wherein: The width of the recess is equal to 5%, 50%, or between 5% and 50% of the width of the first through hole.

6. The seat assembly of claim 5, wherein: The width of the first through hole is equal to 10 mm, 25 mm, or between 10 mm and 25 mm, and the length of the first through hole is longer than the width of the first through hole.

7. The seat assembly of claim 5, wherein: The width of the first through hole corresponds to a size of a coupling tool, a size of a user's hand, or a size of a coupling tool and a size of a user's hand.

8. The seat assembly of claim 2, wherein: The recess comprises a plurality of separate recess segments; and The decorative wire includes a plurality of separate decorative wire segments disposed in respective ones of the plurality of separate recessed segments.

9. The seat assembly of claim 8, wherein: The plurality of separated recessed sections include a first recessed section and a second recessed section; The liner defines a plurality of through holes, the plurality of through holes including the first through hole, the second through hole, the third through hole and the fourth through hole; The first through hole and the second through hole extend to the first recessed section; and The third through hole and the fourth through hole extend to the second recessed section.

10. The seat assembly of claim 1, wherein: The liner is metal-free.

11. The seat assembly of claim 1 , comprising a seat frame; in, The cushion is connected to the seat frame; and The trim cover, the trim wire, and the connector are not directly connected to the seat frame.

12. The seat assembly of claim 11, wherein: The trim cover, the trim wire, and the coupling member are indirectly connected to the seat frame via the pad.

13. The seat assembly of claim 1, wherein: The decorative wire is rigid.

14. The seat assembly of claim 1, wherein: The coupling comprises a metal clamp ring.

15. The seat assembly of claim 1, wherein: The decorative wire is snap-fitted with the liner.

16. The seat assembly of claim 1, wherein: The liner is not molded with the decorative wire or the coupling piece.

17. The seat assembly of claim 1, wherein: The cushion is a seat base cushion or a seat back cushion.

18. A method of assembling a seat assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 17, the method comprising: disposing the decorative cover on the first surface of the cushion; inserting a portion of the decorative cover into the first through hole; inserting the decorative wire into the recess of the cushion so that the decorative wire is detachably connected to the cushion; as well as The portion of the trim cover is connected to the trim wire via the coupling.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising molding the cushion without the trim wire and the coupling member.

20. The method according to claim 18, wherein: Inserting the decorative wire into the recess includes snap-fitting the decorative wire to the gasket.

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