# US 2019/0168648 A1 · Load-bearing fabric architecture

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- Number: US 2019/0168648 A1
- Document ID: US20190168648A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 16/206,891
- Filed: 2018-11-30
- Published: 2019-06-06
- Earliest claimed: 2017-12-06
- Assignees: Tesla, Inc.
- Applicants: Tesla, Inc.
- Inventors: Forrest Wen Liau
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190168648A1

## CPC

- B60N 2/7011: {of substantially two-dimensional shape, e.g. hammock-like, plastic shells, fabrics}
- A47C 7/185: {with a stiff, rigid support}
- B60N 2/70: Upholstery springs {; Upholstery}
- D03D 1/00: Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
- D04B 39/00: Knitting processes, apparatus or machines not otherwise provided for
- B60N: SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- D03D: WOVEN FABRICS; METHODS OF WEAVING; LOOMS
- D04B: KNITTING

## Abstract

A load-bearing fabric architecture including a soft surface material, a support system provided in contact with the soft surface material. The support system comprises a frame and structural surface material connected to the frame. The soft surface material is at least partially disposed above the support system, and the support system is configured to support an applied load.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A load-bearing fabric architecture comprising:
a soft surface material; and
a support system provided in contact with the soft surface material, the support system comprising a frame and structural surface material connected to the frame,
wherein the soft surface material is at least partially disposed above the support system, and the support system is configured to support an applied load.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 1, wherein the soft surface material is at least partially disposed behind the support system and is any one of flush or proud of the support system.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 1, wherein the soft surface material extends above a top surface of the support system.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 1, wherein the soft surface material extends below a bottom surface of the support system.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 1, wherein the soft surface material is wool or a soft elastomer.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 1, wherein the structural surface material of the support system is any one of yarn, foam, lattice structure, solid material, or any combination thereof.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 1, wherein the structural surface material of the support system has a mesh type structure.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 1, wherein the load-bearing fabric architecture is made using any one of computerized weaving or three-dimensional knitting.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 1, wherein the load-bearing fabric architecture is used in suspension textiles.

### Claim 10

A load-bearing fabric architecture comprising:
a soft surface material; and
a support system provided in contact with the soft surface material, the support system comprising structural surface material at least partially in contact with a supporting material,
wherein the soft surface material is at least partially disposed above the support system, and the support system is configured to support an applied load.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 10, wherein the soft surface material is present adjacent to the support system and is any one of flush or proud of the support system.

### Claim 12 (depends on 10)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 10, wherein the soft surface material extends above a top surface of the support system.

### Claim 13 (depends on 10)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 10, wherein the soft surface material extends below a bottom surface of the support system.

### Claim 14 (depends on 10)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 10, wherein the soft surface material is wool or a soft elastomer.

### Claim 15 (depends on 10)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 10, wherein the structural surface material of the support system is any one of are yarn, foam, lattice structure, solid material, or any combination thereof.

### Claim 16 (depends on 10)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 10, wherein the structural surface material of the support system has a mesh type structure.

### Claim 17 (depends on 10)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 10, wherein the supporting material is foam.

### Claim 18 (depends on 10)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 10, wherein the load-bearing fabric architecture is made using any one of computerized weaving or three-dimensional knitting.

### Claim 19 (depends on 10)

The load-bearing fabric architecture of claim 10, wherein the load-bearing fabric architecture is used in cushion covers.