Heat shrinkable fabric panels for facilitating seat cover installation
US6279999A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/5866
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for form-fitting covers to vehicle passenger seats are provided. A cushion is mounted on a seat frame and surrounded by a cover having one or more heat shrinkable fabric panels attached to a peripheral edge thereof. Each heat shrinkable fabric panel is attached to the seat frame and heat is applied. The heat causes each panel to shrink along a predetermined direction, thereby drawing the cover taut around the cushion and frame.
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