A trim component for attachment to a vehicle seat includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed on a first side of the trim component and defines a first knit. The second portion is disposed on a second side of the trim component and defines a second knit distinct from the first knit. The first and second portions are integrally knitted. The trim component is configured to be installed on or more support members of the seat. The first side is configured to face the support member. The second portion is configured communicate with an occupant of the seat. In various aspects, the first portion includes a first yarn and the second portion includes a second yarn that is distinct from the first yarn with respect to one or more of density, thickness, and material. In various aspects, the first yarn is a heat-activated yarn.
VEHICLE SEAT TRIM COVERS INCLUDING INTEGRALLY-KNIT BACKING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING VEHICLE SEAT TRIM COVERS
2020-01-16
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60N SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES , Sitze besonders für Fahrzeuge ausgebildet / B29C Formen oder Verbinden von Kunststoffen , SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS / B32B LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM , Schichtkörper, d.h. aus Ebenen oder gewölbten Schichten, z.B. mit zell- oder wabenförmiger Form, aufgebaute Erzeugnisse / D02G CRIMPING OR CURLING FIBRES, FILAMENTS, YARNS, OR THREADS , Kräuseln oder Texturieren von Fasern, Fäden, Garnen oder Zwirnen / D04B Stricken und Wirken , KNITTING |
Europäisches Patentamt | 2020
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