Skin-foam architecture for seating
AssigneeTesla, Inc.
InventorForrest Wen Liau
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Abstract
A method for forming a skin-foam architecture for a seat. The method includes loading a backing cover into a first portion of the tool. The method includes applying and curing a skin on a second portion of the tool, the skin including a first layer, and a second layer under the first layer. The method includes laminating a mesh under the skin. The method includes attaching and curing a foam layer under the mesh and the skin. The method includes mating the first and second portions of the tool. The method includes introducing foam between the mated first and second portions of the tool.
Claims23
A method for forming a skin-foam architecture for a seating, the method comprising:
- loading a backing cover into a first portion of a tool;
- applying and curing a skin on a second portion of the tool, the skin including a first layer, and a second layer under the first layer;
- laminating a mesh under the skin;
- attaching and curing a foam layer under the mesh and the skin;
- mating the first and second portions of the tool;
- and
- introducing foam between the mated first and second portions of the tool.
A method for forming a skin-foam architecture for a seating, the method comprising:
- loading a backing cover into a first portion of the tool;
- applying and curing a skin on a second portion of the tool, the skin including a first layer, and a second layer under the first layer;
- laminating and curing a comfort pad having conductive material under the skin;
- mating the first and second portions of the tool;
- and
- introducing foam between the mated first and second portions of the tool.
A method for forming a skin-foam architecture for a seating, the method comprising:
- loading a backing cover into a first portion of a tool;
- loading an A-surface trim into a second portion of the tool, wherein the A-surface trim includes a plurality of trim pieces;
- applying and curing a skin on portions of the A-surface trim;
- mating the first and second portions of the tool;
- and
- introducing foam between the mated first and second portions of the tool.
A method for forming a skin-foam architecture for a seating, the method comprising:
- loading a backing cover into a first portion of a tool;
- laminating a comfort pad to an A-surface film;
- inserting the laminated comfort pad and the A-surface film into a second portion of the tool;
- mating the first and second portions of the tool;
- and
- introducing foam between the mated first and second portions of the tool.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.