Trim cover attachment with faux hole design
US11654804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/5833
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat includes a seat frame including a frame component and a seat pad supported by the seat frame, with the seat pad defining an opening therethrough such that the seat frame is accessible via the opening. The vehicle seat also includes a trim cover assembly disposed over the seat pad. The trim cover assembly includes a trim cover having a flap portion sized to extend through the opening in the seat pad with a first fastener, and a securing flap having a retainer secured thereon. The securing flap includes a second fastener cooperable with the first fastener. The retainer is connected to the frame component to attach the securing flap to the seat frame, and the flap portion is positioned through the opening and connected to the securing flap via the first and second fasteners to define a faux hole.
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