Removable Vehicle Seat Cover With Dynamic Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional temporary seat covers for vehicles hinder access to seat belts and can interfere with the deployment of seat-mounted airbags, while also failing to adequately protect the upholstery from soiling.
Innovation Solution
A removable seat cover with a re-coupleable coupling arrangement and attachment pockets that allow for easy installation and removal, covering the seat back, squab, and headrest, while allowing for decoupling to accommodate seat belt access and airbag deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional temporary seat covers are used to protect upholstery, then protection from soiling is improved, but access to seat belts is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The seat cover is divided into multiple portions (first portion covering the seat back, second portion covering the seat cushion) that can be independently moved relative to each other through the coupling arrangement, allowing access to seat belts while maintaining overall coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling arrangement allows the seat cover portions to be dynamically adjusted - they can be coupled together for full protection or decoupled to allow access to seat belts and airbags, providing adaptability during vehicle operation
2Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional temporary seat covers are used to protect upholstery, then protection from soiling is improved, but airbag deployment is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling arrangement enables the seat cover to transition from a fixed protective state to a deployed state where portions can move apart, ensuring airbags can deploy unobstructed while maintaining protection during normal use
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling arrangement can be decoupled to remove the obstruction caused by the seat cover portions during airbag deployment, effectively extracting the protective barrier when it becomes harmful to safety functions
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the seat cover is made as a single integrated piece for complete coverage, then protection from soiling is improved, but adaptability to different operational needs is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The seat cover is segmented into multiple portions that can be independently positioned and coupled together, providing complete coverage when needed while allowing separation for access to vehicle controls and safety features
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling arrangement serves multiple functions - it connects portions for complete coverage, allows separation for access, and can be re-coupled after use, making the seat cover adaptable to various operational scenarios during vehicle maintenance and operation
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AI summary
A seat cover, maintenance kit, and vehicle A removable seat cover for a seat of a vehicle, the removable seat cover comprising: a first (1A) and a second (IB) portion; a first coupling arrangement (14) configured to couple the first and second portions of the seat cover; at least one attachment arrangement (9) configured to fit the seat cover with respect to a seat of a vehicle, wherein the first coupling arrangement is configured such that the decoupling of the attachment arrangement permits the first and second portions of the seat cover to be moved with respect to each other whilst the seat cover is substantially fitted with respect to the seat.