Edge Strip with Hook-and-Loop Fastening for Fold-Free Seat Covers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional seat cover fastening methods, such as hook and loop tapes, can appear bulky and create folds, compromising the aesthetic appeal and comfort of vehicle seats, while existing edge strips lack innovative solutions for smooth, visually attractive, and comfortable fastening systems.
Innovation Solution
An edge strip with a core surrounded by hook and loop material, which can be self-adhesive or bonded to the core, providing a smooth and visually appealing seat cover that is easy to replace and integrate into the seat design, enhancing comfort and aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional hook and loop tapes are used for fastening seat covers, then the seat cover can be easily detached and fastened again, but the fastening means creates folds and compromises aesthetic appeal
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening function is extracted from the visible surface area and relocated to the edge region of the seat cover. The edge strip with hook and loop material is positioned at the periphery, allowing the main seating surface to remain smooth and visually appealing while maintaining easy fastening and detachment capabilities at the edges.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening system is transitioned from a two-dimensional surface application to a three-dimensional edge structure. The edge strip protrudes slightly from the seat cover surface, creating a raised border that houses the fastening materials vertically, thereby keeping the horizontal seating surface smooth while providing functional fastening capability.
2Reliability
If conventional hook and loop tapes are applied to the seat cover surface, then fastening functionality is achieved, but the fastening means appears bulky and compromises comfort
Solution Approach 1:
The seat cover is segmented into distinct functional zones: a smooth main seating area for comfort and an edge region with the raised strip for fastening functionality. This segmentation allows each zone to optimize its specific function without compromising the other.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening materials (hook and loop tapes) are nested within the edge strip structure, which itself is integrated into the seat cover. This nested arrangement conceals the bulky fastening materials within the peripheral structure, preventing them from interfering with seating comfort while maintaining reliable fastening functionality.
3Shape
If an edge strip with fastening material is provided in the transition region of seat cover parts, then a smooth and visually attractive seat cover is achieved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The edge strip serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural reinforcement at the transition region, creates a smooth visual appearance by concealing seams and fastening materials, and enables reliable fastening through integrated hook and loop materials. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and simplifies the overall manufacturing process.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The edge strip solution offers a visually attractive, fold-free seat cover with improved seating comfort and ease of replacement, allowing for customizable seat designs with decorative effects, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning zones.
Implementation Method 1
The fastening material may be fastened to the edge strip core by means of a material bond. For example, the fastening material is bonded or welded to the edge strip core.
Implementation Method 2
the fastening material is configured as a hook and loop material... a hook tape and opposingly thereto a fleece tape. By such a hook and loop connection the seat cover may be easily detached from the seat and fastened again thereto.
Implementation Method 3
wherein a shear force of the adhesive coating is greater than a shear force of the releasable connection between the fastening material and an adhesive material arranged on the seat cover.
Data Source
AI summary
An edge strip (10) is provided for a seat cover (6, 20). The edge strip (10) includes an edge strip core (10.1) that is surrounded, in particular cladded, by a fastening material (10.4). A seat cover (6, 20) is provided for a seat (5) and includes the edge strip (10). A seat (5) is also provided that includes the seat cover (6, 20).