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US 6,582,016 B1Granted
Seat trim closeout for isofix systems
AssigneeJohnson Controls Technology Company
InventorsDouglas J. Kirchoff, Jerry D. Crummel, Linda M. Magier
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AssigneeJohnson Controls Technology Company
InventorsDouglas J. Kirchoff, Jerry D. Crummel, Linda M. Magier
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A cavity and channel system within a seat back is adapted to provide design flexibility in locating isofix attachment rods. The system includes a rear cavity for receiving the isofix rod and a channel which extends through the seat back. A plate is designed to substantially close the rear of the cavity to prevent wind and noise issues, and a tunnel is attached to the front of the plate to provide the appearance of a smooth seam when a child seat is not in use.
A vehicle seating system including an anchorage rod for a car seat attachment hook comprising:
A vehicle seating system including an anchorage rod for a car seat attachment hook comprising:
A vehicle seating system of the type in which a child seat anchorage bar is accessed through an opening in a seat back comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.
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Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats or other parts of the vehicle: fixation to a transversal anchorage bar, e.g. isofix
Characterised by the peculiar orientation of the child: forward facing
Back-rests or cushions: shape of the back-rests
Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles: upholstery springs ; Upholstery
Term ended 31 Jul 2021 (estimated)
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to vehicle seating and more particularly to vehicle seats which include anchorage rods for infant and toddler car seat attachment hooks. Still more specifically, the present invention relates to a trim closeout system which allows the rods to be located at locations along a seat which otherwise would interfere with seat aesthetics and design.
2. Description of the Prior Art
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the rear of a seat back illustrating the attachment wires, the seat back cavity, and the connection channel;
FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1 and illustrating the isofix rod and a square, tubular support therefor;
FIG. 3 is a schematic view, similar to FIG. 2, and illustrating a closure plate attached to the attachment wires; and
In the various FIGURES, like reference numerals are used to indicate like components.
Before proceeding to the description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, several general comments can be made about the applicability and the scope thereof.
First, the size and depth of the cavity and channel described in connection with the illustrated embodiment can be varied depending upon the seat design, the seat structural components and the like. Accordingly, the dimensions should be taken as illustrative rather than limiting.