Abstract:
An armrest assembly for a vehicle seat includes a bracket and an armrest. The bracket includes first and second elongated slots. The armrest includes a first pin pivotally and slidably disposed in the first slot and a second pin pivotally and slidably disposed in the second slot. Pivotal movement of the armrest between a stowed position and a deployed position urges the first pin along the first slot and the second pin along the second slot thereby lifting the armrest to prevent interference between the armrest and the seat.
Abstract:
A vehicle seat assembly adapted to be removably coupled to a floor in a vehicle is provided. An electrical component is mounted to the seat assembly. A riser assembly is also mounted to the seat assembly. A first electrical connector is mounted to the riser assembly and electrically coupled to the electrical component. A second electrical connector is adapted to be mounted to the floor. The first electrical connector linearly slidingly engages the second electrical connector as the seat assembly is secured to the floor for electrically coupling the first electrical connector with a vehicle power source.
Abstract:
A trim panel including a substrate layer having a first portion, a second portion, and a frangible pre-weakened segment between the first portion and the second portion; a bridge covering at least a portion of the pre-weakened segment frangibly connecting the first portion and second portion; and a skin layer covering at least a portion of the substrate layer and the bridge. A method of manufacturing a component of a trim panel is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A trim panel assembly for retaining an acoustical device, the trim panel assembly comprising a trim panel, and a voice coil, wherein at least a portion of the voice coil is partially embedded within a surface of the trim panel.
Abstract:
A seat assembly includes a seat cushion and a pivotally attached seat back movable between a seating position secured to the floor of a vehicle and a stowed position recessed in the floor. A pair of front legs are pivotally attached to the seat cushion and removably attached to a striker assembly in a floor. A pair of rear legs are attached between the seat cushion and the floor. A linkage assembly is coupled between the front legs and rear legs. The linkage assembly includes a lost motion slot for retracting the front legs relative to the seat cushion frame allowing the front legs to pivot between a support position extending between the seat cushion and the floor and a retracted position recess against the seat cushion in response to pivotal movement of the seat cushion between the seating position and the stowed position.
Abstract:
A trim set attachment assembly is provided comprising a retaining strip attached to a mesh panel encapsulated within a seat frame, and at least one tab extending from the trim set and securedly seating between the retaining strip and the mesh panel, thereby securing the trim set in relation to the mesh panel. The tab includes a trim piece seated within an anchor. The trim piece extends from the trim set to seat beneath the retaining strip atop the mesh panel, while the anchor prevents the trim piece from sliding out from under the retaining strip. The retaining strip includes a base, with at least one retainer extending from the base to secure the trim piece therebeneath. The retaining strip further includes a flange, with at least one connector extending through the mesh panel and the flange to connect the retaining strip to the mesh panel.
Abstract:
A vehicle panel (10) includes a core layer (12) and a layer of metalized film (14) bonded to the core layer (12). In one embodiment, the core layer (12) is made of a material with heat absorption or insulation properties. The layer of metalized film (14) is made of a material having heat reflective properties that can be bonded to the core layer (12). Alternatively, a compatible bonding agent can be applied to the core layer, the metalized film, or both. To form the vehicle panel (10), the layer metalized film (14) is positioned on one half of a mold tool and the core layer (12) is positioned on the other half of the mold tool. Heat is applied to the core layer (12) and the mold tool is closed such that the heat from the core layer (12) causes the metalized film (14) to be in a formable state and bonds to the core layer (12).
Abstract:
A recliner cover assembly for enclosing a recliner mechanism of an automotive seat wherein the recliner mechanism includes an upper arm pivotally coupled to a lower arm. The recliner cover assembly comprises a housing defined by facing first and second molded members forming a cavity therebetween for encasing at least a portion of the recliner mechanism and a separate shingle cover slidably coupled between the first and second molded members wherein the shingle cover is coupled to the upper arm of the recliner mechanism for movement concomitantly therewith to continuously cover the recliner mechanism encased with the housing.
Abstract:
A vehicle panel (10) includes a core layer (12) and a reinforcement layer (14) positioned on one or both sides of the core layer (12). The core layer (12) is made of a material with heat absorption or insulation properties, such as polypropylene, and the like. The reinforcement layer (14) is comprised of fiberglass strands (22) intermingled with a polymer (24) to form a blended composition having a linear density in a range between about 50 and 200g/m 2 . The vehicle panel (10) may also include an adhesive layer (16) between a cover material (20) and the reinforcement layer (14) on one side of the core layer (12). The vehicle panel (10) may also include a scrim material (18) adjacent the reinforcement layer (14) on the opposite side of the core layer (12). The reinforcement layer (14) provides dimensional stability to the vehicle panel (10), while reducing the overall weight and thickness of the vehicle panel (10) as compared to conventional vehicle panels.
Abstract:
A vehicle panel (10) includes a core layer (12) and a reinforcement layer (14) positioned on one or both sides of the core layer (12). The core layer (12) is made of a material with heat absorption or insulation properties, such as polypropylene, and the like. The reinforcement layer (14) is comprised of fiberglass strands (22) intermingled with a polymer (24) to form a blended composition having a linear density in a range between about 50 and 200g/m . The vehicle panel (10) may also include an adhesive layer (16) between a cover material (20) and the reinforcement layer (14) on one side of the core layer (12). The vehicle panel (10) may also include a scrim material (18) adjacent the reinforcement layer (14) on the opposite side of the core layer (12). The reinforcement layer (14) provides dimensional stability to the vehicle panel (10), while reducing the overall weight and thickness of the vehicle panel (10) as compared to conventional vehicle panels.
Abstract translation:车辆面板(10)包括芯层(12)和位于芯层(12)的一侧或两侧上的增强层(14)。 芯层(12)由具有吸热性或绝缘性的材料(例如聚丙烯等)制成。 增强层(14)由与聚合物(24)混合的玻璃纤维束(22)组成,以形成具有约50至200g / m 2范围内的线性密度的共混组合物。 车辆面板(10)还可以包括在芯层(12)的一侧上的覆盖材料(20)和加强层(14)之间的粘合剂层(16)。 车辆板(10)还可以包括在芯层(12)的相对侧上与增强层(14)相邻的稀松布材料(18)。 与常规车辆面板相比,加强层(14)为车辆面板(10)提供了尺寸稳定性,同时减少了车辆面板(10)的总重量和厚度。