Lisa A Carr

US Patent:

20170203709, Jul 20, 2017

Filed:

Jan 15, 2016

Appl. No.:

14/996697

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Marcos Silva Kondrad - Macomb MI, US
Lisa Marie Carr - Dearborn MI, US
Nicholas Alphonse Billardello - Macomb MI, US

International Classification:

B60R 21/207
B60R 21/2155
B60R 21/231

Abstract:

A vehicle seatback assembly includes a cushion assembly having a seating surface. A back panel includes a first side portion, a second side portion, and a back portion. A first living hinge is disposed between the first side portion and back portion. A second living hinge is disposed between the second side portion and back portion. A frame is disposed between the back panel and the cushion assembly. A peripheral cushion structure supports a periphery of the cushion assembly. A closeout panel is coupled with the back panel and is disposed behind the cushion structure to define a peripheral gap between the closeout panel and the cushion structure that extends around the sides of said seatback assembly. A shingled portion of the closeout panel extends behind and couples with the back panel. An airbag is coupled with the frame and is configured to deploy between the closeout and back panels.