Vehicle seat assembly
US7481489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/5825
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat assembly is configured for mating engagement with a selectively interchangeable first trim cover portion having a first attachment member. The seat assembly includes a foam cushion, a second trim cover portion having a second attachment member, and a clip defining first and second recesses operatively connected to the foam cushion. The clip is configured such that the first attachment member is insertable into the first recess for snap-fit engagement with the clip to retain the first trim cover portion with respect to the cushion. The second attachment member is in snap-fit engagement with the clip in the second recess to retain the second trim cover portion with respect to the cushion.
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