Gregory S Beck

US Patent:

7669925, Mar 2, 2010

Filed:

Mar 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/591684

Inventors:

Gregory E. Beck - South Lyon MI, US
Jeffrey J. Poniatowski - Royal Oak MI, US

Assignee:

Intier Automotive Inc. - Newmarket, Ontario

International Classification:

A47C 31/02

US Classification:

2972183, 2972185, 29745256

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 retraining 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.