Trim cover assembly and seat assembly

Abstract

A trim cover assembly and a seat assembly are described. The trim cover assembly is provided with a trim sheet having a first trim member connected to a second trim member via a first joint and a third trim member connected to the second trim member via a second joint. The trim cover assembly has one or more first retention trim members adjacent to or connected to an inner surface of the trim sheet via a first junction, where each first retention trim member extends outwardly from the first junction to an associated first free distal end; and one or more second retention trim members connected to the interior surface of the trim sheet adjacent to or via a second joint, where each second retention trim member extends outwardly from the second joint to an associated second free distal end. The retainer is supported by the first free distal end and the second free distal end and extends between the first free distal end and the second free distal end.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a trim component for a vehicle seat assembly and a method of forming the trim component. Background Art

[0002] A seat assembly, such as a vehicle seat assembly, may be provided with a trim component. Examples of trim components and vehicle seat assemblies may be found in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2024 / 0067066, U.S. Patent Publication No. 2021 / 0316614, U.S. Patent No. 10,682,935, and U.S. Patent No. 10,144,320.

[0003] Various methods and mechanisms have been developed to anchor a trim component to a underlying seat member, such as a cushion. However, conventional methods and mechanisms often fail to ensure that the seat member and the trim component remain securely in place under various conditions. Existing trim components face several problems, particularly when existing trim components extend over large surface areas, problems such as sagging, slackening, loosening, floating, and bulging may occur, thus compromising the durability and safety of the seat assembly. Accordingly, in view of the foregoing discussion, there is a need to overcome the foregoing drawbacks. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The following clauses describe aspects of embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure.

[0005] Clause 1. A trim cover assembly, comprising:

[0006] A trim piece, the trim piece including a first trim member connected to a second trim member via a first joint and a third trim member connected to the second trim member via a second joint, wherein the trim piece includes an outer surface and an inner surface;

[0007] One or more first retaining trim members, the one or more first retaining trim members being adjacent to the first joint or connected to the inner surface of the trim piece via the first joint, each first retaining trim member extending outwardly from the first joint to an associated first free distal end;

[0008] One or more second retaining trim members, the one or more second retaining trim members being adjacent to the second joint or connected to the inner surface of the trim piece via the second joint, each second retaining trim member extending outwardly from the second joint to an associated second free distal end; and

[0009] A retainer, the retainer being supported by the first free distal end and the second free distal end and extending between the first free distal end and the second free distal end.

[0010] Clause 2. The decorative cover assembly according to Clause 1, wherein each first free distal end includes a first hole therethrough; and each second free distal end includes a second hole therethrough, and the retainer includes a wire received by the first hole and the second hole.

[0011] Clause 3. The decorative cover assembly according to Clause 1 or Clause 2, wherein the proximal end of each first retaining and decorative member is wider than the associated first free distal end.

[0012] Clause 4. The decorative cover assembly according to Clause 1 or Clause 2, wherein the proximal end of each first retaining and decorative member is aligned with the edge of the corresponding decorative member of the first decorative member and the second decorative member adjacent to the first joint.

[0013] Clause 5. The decorative cover assembly according to Clause 1 or Clause 2, wherein each first retaining and decorative member is connected to the decorative piece via the first joint, and / or each second retaining and decorative member is connected to the decorative piece via the second joint.

[0014] Clause 6. The decorative cover assembly according to Clause 1 or Clause 2, wherein each first retaining and decorative member is connected to the decorative piece via the first joint and is also connected to the first decorative member or the second decorative member via an associated third joint; and each second retaining and decorative member is connected to the decorative piece via the second joint and is also connected to the second decorative member or the third decorative member via an associated fourth joint.

[0015] Clause 7. The decorative cover assembly according to Clause 1 or Clause 2, wherein the one or more first retaining and decorative members include a pair of first retaining and decorative members positioned opposite each other across the first joint; and

[0016] wherein the one or more second retaining and decorative members include a pair of second retaining and decorative members positioned opposite each other across the second joint.

[0017] Clause 8. A seat assembly, further comprising:

[0018] A seat member including a groove extending at least partially across the seat member; and

[0019] The decorative cover assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 7, wherein the retainer is received in the groove to connect the decorative cover assembly to the seat member.

[0020] Clause 9. The seat assembly according to Clause 8 further includes one or more second retainers positioned within the recess for connection to the retainer.

[0021] Clause 10. The seat assembly according to Clause 8, wherein the recess is positioned at a non - zero angle relative to each of the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion when the trim cover assembly is attached to the seat member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 A perspective view of a vehicle seat assembly is shown;

[0023] Figure 2 A seat member for use with a Figure 1 vehicle seat assembly is shown;

[0024] Figure 3 A perspective view of a trim cover assembly for use with a Figure 1 vehicle seat assembly and a Figure 2 seat member is shown;

[0025] Figure 4 A partial schematic view of a Figure 3 trim cover assembly is shown;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic view of a retaining trim member for use with a Figure 4 trim cover assembly is shown;

[0027] Figure 6 A partial cross - sectional schematic view of a Figure 3 trim cover assembly is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] 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 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, components, circuits, and networks have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.

[0029] It should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary, and that various forms and alternative forms are possible. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features may be enlarged or minimized to show details of particular components. Accordingly, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to practice embodiments in accordance with the disclosure in various ways.

[0030] "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 foregoing.

[0031] It should also be understood that although, in some instances, 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 contact may be referred to as a second contact, and similarly, a second contact may be referred to as a first contact, without departing from the scope of the various embodiments described. Both the first contact and the second contact are contacts, but they are not the same contact.

[0032] 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 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. 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.

[0033] 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 stated condition or event]" is optionally construed to mean "upon determining" or "in response to determining" or "upon detecting [the stated condition or event]" or "in response to detecting [the stated condition or event]", depending on the context.

[0034] Figure 1 FIG. illustrates a seat assembly 10, such as a vehicle seat assembly 10. In various examples, the seat assembly 10 can be shaped and sized as a front-row driver seat or occupant seat, a second-row seat, a third-row seat, or other rear-row seat, and can include a bench-style seat, a bucket seat, or other seat styles as shown. Additionally, the seat assembly can be a non-retractable seat or a retractable seat that can be folded and retracted into a cavity in the vehicle floor. Further, the seat assembly 10 can be configured for use with other non-vehicle applications.

[0035] The seat assembly 10 has a first seat member 12 and a second seat member 14, such as a seat base 12 and a seat back 14, respectively, and the seat base 12 and the seat back 14 cooperate to form a seating surface 16 for a vehicle occupant. It is contemplated that in some applications, the seat back 14 can be omitted, such as when the seat assembly 10 is configured as a stool. The seat members 12, 14 can be supported via a support surface provided by a frame and / or a substrate, which can be formed of a stamped steel alloy, a fiber-reinforced polymer, or any suitable structural material. The seat base 12 can be sized to receive a seated occupant to support the occupant's pelvis and thighs. The seat back 14 can be sized to extend upright from the seat base 12 to support the occupant's back. The seat assembly can additionally have a head protection device (not shown). The seat base 12 and the seat back 14 can be movable relative to each other to provide adjustment of the seat assembly.

[0036] Figure 1 The vehicle seat assembly 10 is shown as being covered by at least one trim cover assembly 18. The trim assembly 18 provides the trim surface, or the visible surface or A-surface, of the seat assembly 10.

[0037] Figure 2 By way of example, an embodiment of a padding 20 for a seat member for use with Figure 1 the vehicle seat assembly is shown, and in the example shown, the seat member is the seat base 12 and is shown uncovered or without the trim cover assembly 18. The present disclosure can equally apply to the seat back 14. Each seat member 12, 14 includes a substrate or frame structure, a padding 20, and a decorative covering.

[0038] As Figure 2As shown, the seat member 12 includes a cushion 20. In one example, the cushion 20 is provided by a foam material, such as molded urethane foam or the like. In other examples, other cushion materials are provided, including non-foam materials. The cushion 20 can also be formed by a combination of materials, including foam and / or non-foam materials. The cushion 20 can be provided with one or more grooves 22 or channels that extend partially across the cushion and along the seating surface side of the seat member. Each of the grooves 22 can extend laterally across the seat member, longitudinally along the seat member, in another direction, or a combination thereof. Additionally, the grooves can be linear, curved, and / or another shape. In Figure 2 the non-limiting example shown, a single groove 22 extends laterally across the seat member. In other examples, the cushion 20 can have multiple grooves 22 that are spaced apart from each other. Based on other components 23 within the seat member, such as massagers, fans, sensors, etc., the placement of the grooves 22 can be restricted to designated locations or zones on the seat member.

[0039] The trim cover assembly 18 can be provided by one or more components or pieces that are attached to the underlying seat members 12, 14 using fasteners 24 (also referred to as second retainers 24). The trim assembly 18 can be fastened or anchored to the vehicle seat members 12, 14 using the second retainers 24 into the grooves 22. The second retainers 24 can be positioned within the grooves 22 to connect to the trim assembly and the first retainer, as described below. The second retainers 24 can be provided by clips, wires, bow loop assemblies, etc. that are embedded within the cushion 20. The trim assembly 18 according to various examples of the present disclosure and used in conjunction with a seat assembly, such as seat assembly 10, is described in more detail below.

[0040] The disclosed trim assembly 18 and method can be used with the seat back 14, the seat base 12, or both the seat back and the seat base. For simplicity, the trim assembly used with the seat base 12 and the method associated with the trim assembly are described by way of example; however, the trim assembly and method can equally be applied to be used with the seat back 14, for use with a combination of the seat back and the seat base, or for use with another vehicle component or other seating device that requires a trim cover.

[0041] In the examples described herein, the trim cover assembly 18 extends over the seating surface of the seat back member 14. Accordingly, the trim assembly 18 may extend over one or more recesses 22 in the seat member. These recesses 22 are used to anchor the trim assembly 18 to the underlying seat member 14 and prevent the trim assembly 18 from sagging, slackening, loosening, floating, tenting, or the like, for example when the trim assembly 18 extends over a large surface area. In some examples, and as shown herein, the seating surface of the trim assembly 18 may be provided with a pattern 26 as described below and shown, for example, as Figure 1 the pattern shown, and the pattern may be formed by joints 28 (such as seams between members of the trim cover assembly), decorative stitching into the sheet (such as by quilting), or a combination thereof. As used herein, the joints 28 may be formed by stitching, welding, laminating, bonding, or other techniques.

[0042] In the example shown, the pattern 26 for the trim cover assembly 18 is misaligned with or different from the recesses 22 in the underlying seat member. As used herein, misaligned means that at least a portion (e.g., the joint 28) of the pattern 26 in the trim assembly is angled relative to the associated recesses 22. For example, based on the components 23 within the seat member, the recesses 22 may not be aligned with or oriented in the desired pattern 26.

[0043] Reference Figures 3 to 6 , there is shown and described a trim cover assembly 100 for use with a Figure 2 seat member 12 and a Figure 1 vehicle seat assembly. The trim cover assembly 100 may be provided as the trim cover assembly 18.

[0044] The trim cover assembly 100 is formed from a trim sheet 101 having a plurality of trim members 102. The trim sheet 101 has a first outer surface 104 (also referenced Figure 1 ) and a second inner surface 106. The first outer surface 104 forms the finished surface or A-surface of the trim assembly 100 and is the outer face of the trim assembly when installed on the seat member. The second inner surface 106 is the inner surface, and when installed on the seat member, the second surface 106 faces or contacts the padding 20 of the seat member.

[0045] The decorative sheet 101 can be formed by a plurality of decorative members 102 joined together, where each decorative member 102 is joined to an adjacent decorative member 102 via an associated joint 110, as described above. In the example shown, adjacent decorative members 102 are joined to each other via a joint 110 that is a seam stitched to connect the adjacent decorative members, but other joints 110 are also conceivable. The joint can be straight, curved, and / or other complex shapes. In the example shown, the first decorative member 102a and the second decorative member 102b are connected by a first joint 110a, the second decorative member 102b and the third decorative member 102c are connected by a second joint 110b, and so on to form the sheet 101.

[0046] Each decorative member 102 can be formed of a fabric, such as a fabric for the interior of a vehicle, and includes leather, leatherette or faux leather, vinyl, woven fabric or cloth, non-woven fabric or cloth, knitted fabric, etc. Each decorative member 102 can also have one or more layers such that each decorative member 102 is formed of a laminate having a fabric outer layer and an inner base layer of three-dimensional spacer material, foam, multi-needle fabric, etc. The fabric outer layer and the base layer can be connected as a laminate, for example, via a thermal lamination process, a flame lamination process, an adhesive stitching process, etc.

[0047] The decorative assembly 100 further has retaining decorative members 120. In the example shown, the retaining decorative members 120 are provided by a first retaining decorative member 122 and a second retaining decorative member 124. The first retaining decorative member 122 and the second retaining decorative member 124 can each be provided by an associated pair of retaining decorative members, such as a pair of retaining decorative members shown in a wing configuration positioned opposite each other across an associated joint 110, or can be provided by a single retaining decorative member at each associated joint. Each joint 110 can be provided with one or more associated retaining decorative members 120, or only selected joints 110 can be provided with retaining decorative members 120. The retaining decorative members 120 can be formed of non-woven fabric or material, wool, elastic material, etc.

[0048] The retaining decorative members 122, 124 are described below with reference to the retaining decorative member 120. Each retaining decorative member 120 is formed with a proximal end 120a and a distal end 120b, having an intermediate region 120c therebetween. The proximal end 120a is aligned with the edge of an adjacent joint 110 of one of the decorative members 102. The edge of one or more of the decorative members 102 can be provided with one or more registration portions 126, such as notches, other marks or indicators, to align with the proximal end 120a of the retaining decorative member.

[0049] The proximal end 120a of the retaining decorative member can be connected to the decorative sheet 101 via the joint 110. Alternatively or additionally, the proximal end 120a of the retaining decorative member can be connected to the decorative sheet 101 via another joint 130, which is also referred to herein as the second joint 130, the third joint, or the fourth joint, and which can be provided by a seam such as a butt joint, a French seam, a decorative seam, etc. In some examples, the second joint 130 can be seen from the outer surface 104 of the decorative sheet 101 and the decorative assembly 100.

[0050] The first retaining decorative member 122 is adjacent to or connected to the inner surface 106 of the decorative sheet 101 via the first joint 110a, wherein each first retaining decorative member extends outward from the first joint 110a to an associated first free distal end 122a. The first retaining decorative member 124 is adjacent to or connected to the inner surface 106 of the decorative sheet 101 via the second joint or joints, and each first retaining decorative member extends outward from the second joint or joints to an associated second free distal end 124a.

[0051] For example, and as Figure 6 shown, each first retaining decorative member 122 is connected to the decorative sheet 101 via the first joint 110a and is also connected to the first decorative member 102a or the second decorative member 102b via an associated second joint or third joint 130. The second joint 130 is directly adjacent to the first joint 110a. As shown, the second joint 130 is connected to the associated retaining decorative member 120 at two different locations: the proximal end 122a and an intermediate region 122c spaced from the proximal end 122a and the distal end 122b.

[0052] The second retaining decorative member 124 is likewise connected to the decorative sheet 101 via the second joint 110b and / or is connected to the second decorative member or the third decorative member via an associated second joint 130 or fourth joint, wherein the fourth joint 130 is directly adjacent to the second joint 110b.

[0053] The proximal end 120a can be wider than the associated distal end 120b, for example, to assist in aligning and joining the proximal end 120a of the retaining decorative member to the sheet 101 and to reduce the material at the distal end 120b that is received into the groove 22 of the gasket 20.

[0054] The distal ends 122a, 124a of the retaining decorative members each form a hole 128 therethrough. For example, the distal end 122a of the first retaining decorative member 122 forms a first hole 128, and the distal end 124a of the second retaining decorative member 124 forms a second hole 128.

[0055] The retainer 140 is supported by the distal ends 120b of the retaining members and extends therebetween, for example, between the distal end 122b and the distal end 122b. The retainer 140 can extend across the decorative member 102 and at least partially across the sheet 101. The retainer 140 can be positioned misaligned with the joint 110 between the decorative member 102 of the sheet 101 and aligned with the groove 22 to be received therein. Thus, the retainer 140 can be positioned at a non-zero angle (such as perpendicular or other acute or obtuse angles) relative to each joint 110. Thus, when the decorative cover assembly 100 is attached to the seat member, the groove 22 is positioned at a non-zero angle relative to each joint 110.

[0056] In the illustrated example, the retainer 140 is provided by a wire or rod received through the hole 128. The retainer 140 can be straight, as shown, or can have a curved or other complex shape to match the shape of the groove 22. The wire serving as the retainer 140 can be received in the seat member by the fastener 24, such as received by the clip 24 or connected to the wire 24 via a bow-shaped loop or the like. The ends of the wire retainer 140 can be bent or folded and contact the ends of the groove 22 when the retainer 140 is installed in the seat member to limit the lateral movement of the retainer 140 relative to the seat member.

[0057] A method of assembling a decorative assembly and a seat assembly according to the present disclosure is provided, and the method can be used with Figure 1 the seat assembly 10, Figure 2 the seat member, and the decorative assemblies 18, 100 described herein. In various examples, the individual steps in the method can be omitted, added, rearranged into another order, or performed sequentially or simultaneously. In combination with the description provided above, decorative assemblies and seat assemblies formed via the following methods are also envisioned.

[0058] The first decorative member 102a is connected to the second decorative member 102b and one or more first retaining decorative members 122 via a first joint 110a. The second decorative member 102b is connected to the third decorative member 102c and one or more second retaining decorative members 124 via a second joint 110b.

[0059] One of the first retaining decorative members 122 is connected to one of the first decorative member 102a and the second decorative member 102b via a third joint 130 adjacent to the first joint 110a. One of the second retaining decorative members 124 is connected to one of the second decorative member 102b and the third decorative member 102c via a fourth joint 130 adjacent to the second joint 110b.

[0060] The retainer member 140 is supported via the distal free ends 120b of the first retaining decorative member 122 and the second retaining decorative member 124 such that the retainer member 140 is misaligned with the first joint 110a and the second joint 110b.

[0061] The retainer member 140 is positioned in the groove 22 of the seat member, and the retainer member 140 is connected to the seat member.

[0062] Clause 1. A trim cover assembly, with or without any one or more of the subsequent clauses, includes a trim piece that includes a first decorative member and a third decorative member. The first decorative member is connected to a second decorative member via a first joint, and the third decorative member is connected to the second decorative member via a second joint, where the trim piece includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The trim cover assembly further includes one or more first retaining decorative members that are adjacent to or connected to the inner surface of the trim piece via the first joint, where each first retaining decorative member extends outward from the first joint to an associated first free distal end; and one or more second retaining decorative members that are adjacent to or connected to the inner surface of the trim piece via the second joint, where each second retaining decorative member extends outward from the second joint to an associated second free distal end. The trim cover assembly further includes a retainer supported by the first free distal end and the second free distal end and extending between the first free distal end and the second free distal end.

[0063] Clause 2. The trim cover assembly according to any one of the preceding or subsequent clauses, where each first free distal end includes a first hole therethrough, each second free distal end includes a second hole therethrough, and the retainer includes a wire received by the first hole and the second hole.

[0064] Clause 3. The trim cover assembly according to any one of the preceding or subsequent clauses, where the retainer is positioned at a non-zero angle relative to each of the first joint and the second joint.

[0065] Clause 4. The trim cover assembly according to any one of the preceding or subsequent clauses, where the proximal end of each first retaining decorative member is wider than the associated first free distal end.

[0066] Clause 5. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the foregoing or subsequent clauses, wherein the proximal end of each first retaining decorative member is aligned with the edge of the corresponding decorative member in the first decorative member and the second decorative member adjacent to the first joint portion.

[0067] Clause 6. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the foregoing or subsequent clauses, wherein the edge of the corresponding decorative member in the first decorative member and the second decorative member further includes one or more registration portions for aligning the first retaining decorative member.

[0068] Clause 7. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the foregoing or subsequent clauses, wherein each first retaining decorative member is connected to the decorative sheet via the first joint portion, and / or each second retaining decorative member is connected to the decorative sheet via the second joint portion.

[0069] Clause 8. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the foregoing or subsequent clauses, wherein each first retaining decorative member is connected to the decorative sheet via the first joint portion and is further connected to the first decorative member or the second decorative member via an associated third joint portion, and each second retaining decorative member is connected to the decorative sheet via the second joint portion and is further connected to the second decorative member or the third decorative member via an associated fourth joint portion.

[0070] Clause 9. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the foregoing or subsequent clauses, wherein the third joint portion is adjacent to the first joint portion, and the fourth joint portion is adjacent to the second joint portion.

[0071] Clause 10. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the foregoing or subsequent clauses, wherein the third joint portion is connected to the proximal end of the first retaining decorative member, and the intermediate region of the first retaining decorative member is spaced apart from the proximal end.

[0072] Clause 11. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the foregoing or subsequent clauses, wherein one or more first retaining members include a pair of first retaining members positioned opposite each other across the first joint portion, and wherein one or more second retaining members include a pair of second retaining members positioned opposite each other across the second joint portion.

[0073] Clause 12. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the foregoing or subsequent clauses, wherein each of the first joint portion and the second joint portion includes a seam.

[0074] Clause 13. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the foregoing or subsequent clauses, wherein each of the first decorative member, the second decorative member, and the third decorative member includes a first layer, and each first layer includes leather, artificial leather, vinyl, knitted fabric, and / or woven fabric.

[0075] Clause 14. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the preceding or following clauses, wherein each of the first decorative member, the second decorative member, and the third decorative member further includes a second base layer attached to the first layer.

[0076] Clause 15. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the preceding or following clauses, wherein each of the first retaining decorative member and the second retaining decorative member includes a non-woven material.

[0077] Clause 16. A seat assembly, the seat assembly further including a seat member having a groove extending at least partially across the seat member; and a decorative cover assembly according to any one of the preceding or following clauses, wherein the retainer is received within the groove to connect the decorative cover assembly to the seat member.

[0078] Clause 17. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding or following clauses, further including one or more second retainers positioned within the groove to connect to the retainer.

[0079] Clause 18. The seat assembly according to any one of the preceding or following clauses, wherein when the decorative cover assembly is attached to the seat member, the groove is positioned at a non-zero angle relative to each of the first joint and the second joint.

[0080] Clause 19. A decorative cover assembly with or without any one or more of the following clauses, including a decorative piece, the decorative piece including a first decorative member connected to a second decorative member via a first joint and a third decorative member connected to the second decorative member via a second joint. The decorative cover assembly further includes a pair of first retaining decorative members connected to the decorative piece via the first joint, wherein each first retaining decorative member extends outward from the decorative piece to a respective first distal end, and wherein each first distal end includes a first hole; and a pair of second retaining decorative members connected to the decorative piece via the second joint, wherein each second retaining decorative member extends outward from the decorative piece to a respective second distal end, and wherein each second distal end includes a second hole. The decorative cover assembly further includes a wire retainer extending through the first hole and the second hole to be supported by the first retaining decorative member and the second retaining decorative member, and the retainer extends across the second decorative member.

[0081] Clause 20. The decorative cover assembly according to any one of the preceding or following clauses, wherein each first retaining decorative member is further connected to the first decorative member or the second decorative member via a respective second joint adjacent to the first joint.

[0082] Clause 21. A method with or without any one or more of the subsequent clauses, comprising connecting a first decorative member, a second decorative member, and one or more first retaining decorative members via a first joint; and connecting the second decorative member, a third decorative member, and one or more second retaining decorative members via a second joint. The method further comprises connecting one of the first retaining decorative members to one of the first decorative member and the second decorative member via a third joint adjacent to the first joint, and connecting one of the second retaining decorative members to one of the second decorative member and the third decorative member via a fourth joint adjacent to the second joint. The method further comprises supporting a retainer member via the distal free ends of the first retaining decorative member and the second retaining decorative member such that the retainer member is misaligned with the first joint and the second joint.

[0083] Clause 22. The method with or without any one or more of the subsequent clauses further comprises positioning the retainer member in a recess of a seat member and connecting the retainer member to the seat member.

[0084] Clause 23. Any combination according to any one of the foregoing Clauses 1 to 22.

[0085] While the exemplary embodiments have been described above, this does not mean that these embodiments describe all possible forms according to the present disclosure. In this regard, the words used in the specification are descriptive rather than restrictive words, and it should be understood that various changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. In addition, the features of the various embodiments can be combined to form additional embodiments according to the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A decorative cover assembly, characterized in that, The decorative cover assembly includes: A decorative piece, the decorative piece including a first decorative member connected to a second decorative member via a first joint portion and a third decorative member connected to the second decorative member via a second joint portion, wherein the decorative piece includes an outer surface and an inner surface; One or more first retaining decorative members, the one or more first retaining decorative members being adjacent to the first joint portion or connected to the inner surface of the decorative piece via the first joint portion, each first retaining decorative member extending outward from the first joint portion to an associated first free distal end; One or more second retaining decorative members, the one or more second retaining decorative members being adjacent to the second joint portion or connected to the inner surface of the decorative piece via the second joint portion, each second retaining decorative member extending outward from the second joint portion to an associated second free distal end; and A retainer, the retainer being supported by the first free distal end and the second free distal end and extending between the first free distal end and the second free distal end.

2. The decorative cover assembly according to claim 1, wherein, Each first free distal end includes a first hole therethrough; and each second free distal end includes a second hole therethrough, and the retainer includes a wire received by the first hole and the second hole.

3. The decorative cover assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein The proximal end of each first retaining decorative member is wider than the associated first free distal end.

4. The decorative cover assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, The proximal end of each first retaining decorative member is aligned with an edge of the corresponding decorative member of the first decorative member and the second decorative member adjacent to the first joint portion.

5. The decorative cover assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein Each first retaining decorative member is connected to the decorative piece via the first joint portion, and / or each second retaining decorative member is connected to the decorative piece via the second joint portion.

6. The decorative cover assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, Each first retaining decorative member is connected to the decorative piece via the first joint portion and is also connected to the first decorative member or the second decorative member via an associated third joint portion; and each second retaining decorative member is connected to the decorative piece via the second joint portion and is also connected to the second decorative member or the third decorative member via an associated fourth joint portion.

7. The decorative cover assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, The one or more first retaining decorative members include a pair of first retaining decorative members positioned opposite each other across the first joint portion; and wherein the one or more second retaining decorative members include a pair of second retaining decorative members positioned opposite each other across the second joint portion.

8. A seat assembly, characterized in that, The seat assembly includes: A seat member, the seat member including a groove extending at least partially across the seat member; and The decorative cover assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the retainer is received in the groove to connect the decorative cover assembly to the seat member.

9. The seat assembly according to claim 8, wherein, The seat assembly further includes one or more second retainers positioned in the groove to connect to the retainer.

10. The seat assembly according to claim 8, wherein, When the decorative cover assembly is attached to the seat member, the recess is positioned at a non-zero angle relative to each of the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion.

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