Seat trim retention system with asymmetrical retention force
US10351030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/90
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle comprises: a first seating assembly including a seat, a seatback, and a midline defining an outboard direction directed away from the midline, and an inboard direction directed toward the midline; the seatback comprising a trim carrier interconnected with a closeout panel through a snap-fit connection; wherein, the snap-fit connection resists disconnection of the trim carrier from the closeout panel when a force is applied to the trim carrier from the outboard direction of the snap-fit connection to a greater degree than when a force is applied to the trim carrier from the inboard direction of the snap-fit connection. A grommet attached to the trim carrier can provide the snap-fit connection between the trim carrier and the closeout panel.
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