Clip for tensioning and attaching trim cover, and vehicle seat

Details Clip for tensioning and attaching trim cover, and vehicle seat Clip for tensioning and attaching trim cover, and vehicle seat

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Cranmer, Laurie K (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Upholstery cover detachably connected to frame

Cover attached by an element mounted to the frame

C297S218500, C297S226000, C297S228130, C297S452380

Reexamination Certificate

active

07901002

ABSTRACT:
A clip for use in a cushion for a vehicle seat, wherein the cushion includes a cushioned pad and a trim cover , the cushioned pad having a recess portion and a wire embedded in the cushioned pad so as to be partially exposed to the recess portion from the cushioned pad, the trim cover having a portion, a longitudinal tensioning cord attached to the portion of the trim cover, a longitudinal bulged member provided along a longitudinal edge portion of the cord, and a laterally elongated through-hole formed in the cord. The clip which includes pawls, a stopper piece and a hook portion is adapted to be hooked between the bulged member and an exposed axial portion of the wire with the frame body receiving the bulged member therein and retainingly holding the bulged member, with the pawls being stoppingly engaged with the bulged member, with the stopper piece being inserted through the through-hole, and with the hook portion being hooked to the exposed axial portion of the wire, whereby the trim cover is tensioned and attached at the portion thereof to the cushioned pad by the clip.

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