Seat panel pocket and method
US9216692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/481
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A panel member assembly forming a pocket, and a method for fabricating the panel member assembly is provided. The panel member assembly including a panel including a non-linear slot which may be a generally U-shaped slot, an insert which is inserted into the slot to form the pocket, and a retainer attachable to the panel to retain the insert in the slot. The panel includes one or more attaching features and the retainer includes one or more attaching features to attach the panel and the retainer to each other, thereby retaining the insert in the slot. In a preferred embodiment, the retainer may be heat staked to the panel. The insert may include one or more additional features, such as cording, loops or rickrack to attach the pocket to the panel or the retainer.
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