Locator strip and method for positioning fabric covers on a foam

Details Locator strip and method for positioning fabric covers on a foam Locator strip and method for positioning fabric covers on a foam

1996-04-23

1997-09-23

Bryant, David P.

Metal working

Upholstered article making

Method

29418, B68G 700

Patent

active

056691297

ABSTRACT:
A locator strip (10) accurately positions upholstering trim covers (12,14) upon a seat cushion (16) in the manufacture of seats. The locator strip (10) includes a positioning portion (28) which extends longitudinally along substantially the entire length of the strip (10). In one embodiment, the positioning portion comprises a pair of beads (40) running longitudinally along substantially the entire length of the strip (10). The positioning portion (28) is adapted to locate a sewing thread (36) in a detachment zone (38) of the strip (10). The detachment zone (38) has a strength less than the remainder of the strip (10). When a pulling force is applied in a direction away from the insert portion (24), the strip (10) tears along the detachment zone (38). A method of covering a cushion member (16) with trim covers (12,14) is also disclosed.

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