US20030111881A1 - Method for fixing a functional component on a seat upholstery - Google Patents
Method for fixing a functional component on a seat upholstery Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20030111881A1 US20030111881A1 US10/221,689 US22168902A US2003111881A1 US 20030111881 A1 US20030111881 A1 US 20030111881A1 US 22168902 A US22168902 A US 22168902A US 2003111881 A1 US2003111881 A1 US 2003111881A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- functional component
- grip tape
- padding
- fixing
- grip
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 13
- 239000006260 foam Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000004753 textile Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000006073 displacement reaction Methods 0.000 description 3
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000000853 adhesive Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000001070 adhesive effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002390 adhesive tape Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000013016 damping Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000010030 laminating Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229920002994 synthetic fiber Polymers 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
- B60N2/002—Seats provided with an occupancy detection means mounted therein or thereon
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a method for fixing a functional component as for example a sensor, on a seat padding.
- sensors In order to efficiently control the deployment of the different airbags of an automobile, the latter are increasingly equipped with sensors, e.g. for detecting the presence of a passenger on the passenger seat, his/her momentary stature and/or position respectively.
- sensors are found which are integrated into the seats of the vehicle. These sensors, for example pressure sensors comprising several active areas available on a support, are either integrated into the seat padding or placed between the padding and the seat cover, i.e., the seat upholstery.
- the sensors which are placed between the padding and the seat upholstery, must be fixed onto the padding before the seat upholstery is put into place.
- This fixture should be durable in order to prevent a displacement of the sensor during the whole lifetime of the automobile.
- the object of the present invention is to provide another method for fixing a functional component on the seat padding.
- this object is achieved by a method for fixing a functional component on a seat padding, which comprises the steps of:
- the first grip tape strip preferably comprises a textile tape, the fibers of which form a multitude of loops whereas the second grip tape strip comprises a multitude of flexible hooks.
- These grip tapes are currently known, for example as a Velcro fastener.
- a fixture of the functional component with such a grip tape is less stiff than a direct bonding of the component onto the padding.
- the flexible hooks provide damping of a low amplitude side displacement of the functional component with respect to the seat padding while preventing permanent displacement of the component.
- the fixture points are more durable and therefore more reliable than direct bonding points.
- the fixing may be achieved by means which are more adapted to the character of the respective bond.
- the first grip tape strip is for example, bonded to the functional component.
- the functional component most frequently comprises a backing sheet in synthetic material on which a very strong bond may be achieved.
- the adhesive used for bonding the grip tape strip may be the same one as the one used for laminating the different layers of the functional component.
- the second grip tape strip is directly introduced into a foam from the seat padding.
- the second strip is closely bound to the foam of the padding and a very good adherence of the strip to the padding is achieved.
- This adhesion is significantly stronger than a conventional bonding of the tape onto the padding. Thus, a failure of the strip's fixture may be excluded effectively.
- the second grip tape strip is imbedded into the padding in order to be flush with the surface of the padding.
- the second grip tape strip is fixed into surface channels of the seat padding which are intended for receiving a fixture between the padding and the seat upholstery. These channels for example extend sideways from the sitting surface of the seat.
- first grip tape strips are preferably fixed in several places of the periphery of the functional component.
- first grip tape strips may for example be fixed to fasteners of the functional component, said fasteners extending from the periphery of the functional component towards the outside.
- the fixing points may be positioned outside the central sitting surface of the seat and thus prevent negative effects on the comfort of the seat.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Seats For Vehicles (AREA)
Abstract
A method for fixing a functional component on a seat padding, comprising the steps of
a) fixing a first grip tape strip at at least one place on the functional component;
b) fixing a second grip tape strip at at least one place on the seat padding;
c) placing the functional component on the site padding in such a way that the first and second grip tape strips overlap each other at least partly and grip together.
Description
- The present invention relates to a method for fixing a functional component as for example a sensor, on a seat padding.
- In order to efficiently control the deployment of the different airbags of an automobile, the latter are increasingly equipped with sensors, e.g. for detecting the presence of a passenger on the passenger seat, his/her momentary stature and/or position respectively. Among the different types of sensors used, sensors are found which are integrated into the seats of the vehicle. These sensors, for example pressure sensors comprising several active areas available on a support, are either integrated into the seat padding or placed between the padding and the seat cover, i.e., the seat upholstery.
- The sensors, which are placed between the padding and the seat upholstery, must be fixed onto the padding before the seat upholstery is put into place. This fixture should be durable in order to prevent a displacement of the sensor during the whole lifetime of the automobile.
- In order to fix its position with respect to the seat, it is known how to bond the sensor in certain places on the padding. This bonding may be done for example with a double face adhesive tape. This technique is not very costly and easy to perform. Unfortunately, the bonding of the sensor on the padding foam is frequently not very durable and suffers from high temperatures especially those which may prevail in summer in the automobile.
- The object of the present invention is to provide another method for fixing a functional component on the seat padding.
- According to the invention, this object is achieved by a method for fixing a functional component on a seat padding, which comprises the steps of:
- a) fixing a first grip tape strip at at least one place on the functional component;
- b) fixing a second grip tape strip at at least one place on the seat padding;
- c) placing the functional component on the site padding in such a way that the first and second grip tape strips overlap each other at least partly and grip together.
- The first grip tape strip preferably comprises a textile tape, the fibers of which form a multitude of loops whereas the second grip tape strip comprises a multitude of flexible hooks. These grip tapes are currently known, for example as a Velcro fastener. A fixture of the functional component with such a grip tape is less stiff than a direct bonding of the component onto the padding. Indeed, the flexible hooks provide damping of a low amplitude side displacement of the functional component with respect to the seat padding while preventing permanent displacement of the component. As a result, the fixture points are more durable and therefore more reliable than direct bonding points.
- Further, as the two grip tape strips are fixed on their respective support, individually i.e., the functional component, and the padding respectively, the fixing may be achieved by means which are more adapted to the character of the respective bond. Thus, the first grip tape strip is for example, bonded to the functional component. The functional component most frequently comprises a backing sheet in synthetic material on which a very strong bond may be achieved. The adhesive used for bonding the grip tape strip may be the same one as the one used for laminating the different layers of the functional component.
- Preferably the second grip tape strip is directly introduced into a foam from the seat padding. Thus, the second strip is closely bound to the foam of the padding and a very good adherence of the strip to the padding is achieved. This adhesion is significantly stronger than a conventional bonding of the tape onto the padding. Thus, a failure of the strip's fixture may be excluded effectively.
- In an advantageous embodiment, the second grip tape strip is imbedded into the padding in order to be flush with the surface of the padding. By this pushing in of the strip, the elevation of the fixture above the surface of the padding may be reduced and the negative effects of the fixture on the seat's comfort may thereby be minimized.
- Alternatively, the second grip tape strip is fixed into surface channels of the seat padding which are intended for receiving a fixture between the padding and the seat upholstery. These channels for example extend sideways from the sitting surface of the seat.
- In order to ensure proper flat fixing of the functional component, first grip tape strips are preferably fixed in several places of the periphery of the functional component. Thus, first grip tape strips may for example be fixed to fasteners of the functional component, said fasteners extending from the periphery of the functional component towards the outside. By fixing the sensor by means of these fasteners, the fixing points may be positioned outside the central sitting surface of the seat and thus prevent negative effects on the comfort of the seat.
Claims (7)
1. A method for fixing a functional component on a seat padding, comprising the steps of
a) fixing a first grip tape strip at at least one place on the functional component;
b) fixing a second grip tape strip at at least one place on the seat padding;
c) placing the functional component on the seat padding in such a way that the first and second grip tape strips overlap each other at least partly and grip together.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first grip tape strip comprises a textile tape, the fibers of which form a multitude of loops, and wherein the second grip tape strip comprises a multitude of flexible hooks.
3. The method according to any of claims 1 or 2, wherein the first grip tape strip is bonded onto the functional component.
4. The method according to any of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the second grip tape strip is introduced into a foam of the seat padding.
5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the second grip tape strip is imbedded into the padding.
6. The method according to claims 1 to 5 , wherein first grip tape strips are fixed at several places at the periphery of the functional component.
7. The method according to any of claims 1 to 6 , wherein first grip tape strips are fixed to fasteners of the functional component, said fasteners extending from the periphery of the functional component towards the outside.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
LU90543A LU90543B1 (en) | 2000-03-14 | 2000-03-14 | Method for attaching a functional component to a seat padding |
LU90543 | 2000-03-14 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20030111881A1 true US20030111881A1 (en) | 2003-06-19 |
Family
ID=19731879
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US10/221,689 Abandoned US20030111881A1 (en) | 2000-03-14 | 2001-03-13 | Method for fixing a functional component on a seat upholstery |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20030111881A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1263621A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2003526562A (en) |
AU (1) | AU2001254684A1 (en) |
LU (1) | LU90543B1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2001068399A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US11241986B2 (en) | 2019-06-05 | 2022-02-08 | Lear Corporation | Vehicle seating system and method |
Families Citing this family (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE102004044715A1 (en) * | 2004-09-16 | 2006-04-06 | Faurecia Autositze Gmbh & Co. Kg | Backrest of car seat with integrated lateral airbag, comprising edges of opening secured for precise release |
Citations (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3995846A (en) * | 1976-03-03 | 1976-12-07 | Frick Mary A Larooka | Means supporting an extremity of the body during the application of a cast |
US5018790A (en) * | 1988-07-20 | 1991-05-28 | Jay Medical, Ltd. | Customized seat cushion |
US5088747A (en) * | 1990-09-12 | 1992-02-18 | International Marketing And Design Seating System, Inc. | Wheelchair seating system |
US5456519A (en) * | 1994-06-30 | 1995-10-10 | Davis; Samuel C. | Back cushion and seat cushion system |
US5533787A (en) * | 1994-03-25 | 1996-07-09 | Xiang; Kun | Add-on adjustable back support for car seat |
US5581832A (en) * | 1993-11-29 | 1996-12-10 | Bridley; Sheryl M. | Infant support |
US5642917A (en) * | 1995-03-23 | 1997-07-01 | Geiger; Debra Ann | Highchair/feeding chair booster cushion |
US5735576A (en) * | 1996-06-18 | 1998-04-07 | Noel Joanna, Inc. | Head support for infants and toddlers |
US5742963A (en) * | 1997-01-06 | 1998-04-28 | Trevino; John | Patient support apparatus |
US5785388A (en) * | 1994-10-26 | 1998-07-28 | Curtis; Phillip | Seat belt pillow |
US5954402A (en) * | 1997-04-28 | 1999-09-21 | Crown Therapeutics, Inc. | Size-adjustable load supporting device for wheelchairs |
US5976097A (en) * | 1994-07-14 | 1999-11-02 | Jensen; Robert J. | Dynamic continuous passive motion chair |
US6422649B2 (en) * | 1998-07-27 | 2002-07-23 | Ashfield Engineering Company Wexford Limited | Chair |
Family Cites Families (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5007676A (en) * | 1989-10-12 | 1991-04-16 | Jack Lien | Quick detachable vehicle seat cover |
US5908218A (en) * | 1998-01-13 | 1999-06-01 | Martin; Steve | Devices for restricting the movements of objects |
FR2776971B1 (en) * | 1998-04-03 | 2000-05-05 | Renolux France Ind | AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY DEVICE FOR CHILDREN IN POLYURETHANE FOAM |
US6108842A (en) * | 1998-06-29 | 2000-08-29 | Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc. | Vehicular seat assembly having a flexible air bag suppression sensor apparatus and method of installing the flexible air bag suppression sensor apparatus |
-
2000
- 2000-03-14 LU LU90543A patent/LU90543B1/en active
-
2001
- 2001-03-13 AU AU2001254684A patent/AU2001254684A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2001-03-13 WO PCT/EP2001/002803 patent/WO2001068399A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2001-03-13 EP EP01927723A patent/EP1263621A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2001-03-13 US US10/221,689 patent/US20030111881A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2001-03-13 JP JP2001566928A patent/JP2003526562A/en active Pending
Patent Citations (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3995846A (en) * | 1976-03-03 | 1976-12-07 | Frick Mary A Larooka | Means supporting an extremity of the body during the application of a cast |
US5018790A (en) * | 1988-07-20 | 1991-05-28 | Jay Medical, Ltd. | Customized seat cushion |
US5088747A (en) * | 1990-09-12 | 1992-02-18 | International Marketing And Design Seating System, Inc. | Wheelchair seating system |
US5581832A (en) * | 1993-11-29 | 1996-12-10 | Bridley; Sheryl M. | Infant support |
US5533787A (en) * | 1994-03-25 | 1996-07-09 | Xiang; Kun | Add-on adjustable back support for car seat |
US5456519A (en) * | 1994-06-30 | 1995-10-10 | Davis; Samuel C. | Back cushion and seat cushion system |
US5976097A (en) * | 1994-07-14 | 1999-11-02 | Jensen; Robert J. | Dynamic continuous passive motion chair |
US5785388A (en) * | 1994-10-26 | 1998-07-28 | Curtis; Phillip | Seat belt pillow |
US5642917A (en) * | 1995-03-23 | 1997-07-01 | Geiger; Debra Ann | Highchair/feeding chair booster cushion |
US5735576A (en) * | 1996-06-18 | 1998-04-07 | Noel Joanna, Inc. | Head support for infants and toddlers |
US5742963A (en) * | 1997-01-06 | 1998-04-28 | Trevino; John | Patient support apparatus |
US5954402A (en) * | 1997-04-28 | 1999-09-21 | Crown Therapeutics, Inc. | Size-adjustable load supporting device for wheelchairs |
US6422649B2 (en) * | 1998-07-27 | 2002-07-23 | Ashfield Engineering Company Wexford Limited | Chair |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US11241986B2 (en) | 2019-06-05 | 2022-02-08 | Lear Corporation | Vehicle seating system and method |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
WO2001068399A1 (en) | 2001-09-20 |
AU2001254684A1 (en) | 2001-09-24 |
LU90543B1 (en) | 2001-09-17 |
JP2003526562A (en) | 2003-09-09 |
EP1263621A1 (en) | 2002-12-11 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US7284768B2 (en) | Vehicle seat component side air bag module having air bag guide including flexible inner and outer panels attached by module mounting and frame connector | |
US5082705A (en) | Carpet underlay | |
US7195274B2 (en) | Vehicle seat component side air bag module having air bag guide including flexible inner and outer panels attached by module connector and frame connector and trim cover attached by frame connector | |
US5116439A (en) | Method and product for floor covering installation and removal | |
CA2451436C (en) | Automotive vehicle seat insert | |
US20020067064A1 (en) | Padded element for a vehicle, and a method of manufacturing it | |
US6869139B2 (en) | Automotive vehicle seating comfort system | |
US5154961A (en) | Floor mat and method of making same | |
US5280991A (en) | Headliner | |
US7401806B2 (en) | Vehicle seat side air bag guide | |
US6345865B1 (en) | Vehicle seat, a skin material for a vehicle seat and a method of manufacturing the vehicle seat | |
US20080309143A1 (en) | Vehicle Seat Construction | |
US5543213A (en) | Motor vehicle seat cushion | |
US20040017094A1 (en) | Arm support for vehicle door | |
US5766722A (en) | Automotive floor covering | |
US20030111881A1 (en) | Method for fixing a functional component on a seat upholstery | |
US6854241B1 (en) | Dimensionally stable adhesive floor covering system | |
CN111469730A (en) | Vehicle seat cushion carriage assembly for modular vehicle seats and the like | |
US20030218364A1 (en) | Interior panel | |
WO2009092153A1 (en) | Seat cushion with trench for securing trim cover | |
US9533466B2 (en) | Automobile floor mat | |
JPS6315983A (en) | Seat | |
JPH0342877Y2 (en) | ||
JP3593815B2 (en) | Laying structure of car floor carpet | |
JPH01160748A (en) | Fasing mat for leg space of automobile |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: I.E.E. INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS & ENGINEERING S.A Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:NOLL, ALIAN;REEL/FRAME:013799/0613 Effective date: 20020918 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: I.E.E. INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS & ENGINEERING S.A Free format text: TO CORRECT CONVEYING PARTY ON REEL 013799 FRAME 0613;ASSIGNOR:NOLL, ALAIN;REEL/FRAME:014503/0557 Effective date: 20020918 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |