T-member for use in an armrest or interior component of a vehicle
US7549708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/75
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seam for use in a vehicle armrest or other interior component. The seam includes a first material and a second material joined to the first material. The seam also includes a T-member connected to the first material and the second material to form a French seam appearance on the outer surface of the material. The T-member is then used to align with a groove in a foam of an armrest or other interior component to create an exterior seam on an armrest or interior component of a vehicle. The seam is created using a guide member attached to a sewing machine that will allow for sewing of the first material and second material to the T-member in a simultaneous process at a predetermined speed thus increasing efficiency of manufacturing the upholstery panel and reducing costs to the manufacturer.
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