Connection of a motor vehicle seat trim element to a cover part

US10023086B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-10023086-B2
Application numberUS-201615194668-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 28, 2016
Priority dateJun 29, 2015
Publication dateJul 17, 2018
Grant dateJul 17, 2018

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An element of connection between a trim element of a motor vehicle seat element and a cover part, wherein the connection element has a profiled shape having, in cross-section a first jaw and a second jaw intended to pinch together an edge of the trim element and an edge of the cover part, the connection element being one piece.

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What is claimed is: 1. An element of connection between a trim element of a motor vehicle seat element and a cover part, wherein the connection element has a profiled shape having, in cross-section, a first jaw and a second jaw forming a reentrant structure that pinches together an edge of the trim element and an edge of the cover part, the connection element being one piece separate from the trim element and the cover part, wherein the trim element is more rigid than the cover part, wherein the first jaw comprises, at its inner surface, a first longitudinal tooth, wherein the second jaw comprises, at its inner surface, a second longitudinal tooth, wherein a profiled harpoon is fastened to the edge of the cover part for cooperating engagement with the second tooth, and wherein the back side of the trim element comprises a notch for receiving said first tooth. 2. The connection element of claim 1 , wherein the second jaw comprises, at its free end, a cord. 3. A system for fastening a cover part to a trim element, comprising a plurality of connection elements of claim 1 , along the assembly between the trim element and the cover. 4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the trim element is formed of a stack formed at least of a covering material made of textile, of leather, of skin, or of a synthetic material, and of a foam layer on the back side of the covering material. 5. The system of claim 3 , further comprising an element for connecting the different connection elements. 6. A motor vehicle seat element comprising the system of claim 3 . 7. A motor vehicle seat comprising at least one seat element of claim 6 .

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  • B60N2/5825Primary

    by hooks, staples, clips, snap fasteners or the like · CPC title

  • characterised by the manufacturing process; manufacturing seat coverings not otherwise provided for · CPC title

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What does patent US10023086B2 cover?
An element of connection between a trim element of a motor vehicle seat element and a cover part, wherein the connection element has a profiled shape having, in cross-section a first jaw and a second jaw intended to pinch together an edge of the trim element and an edge of the cover part, the connection element being one piece.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Faurecia Sieges Dautomobile
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B60N2/5825. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jul 17 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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