Abstract: An armrest assembly includes a support substrate, a fabric layer stretching across a receiver of the support substrate and a matrix interface connecting the fabric layer to the support substrate. A cushion overlies the fabric layer and the receiver and a coverstock conceals the cushion and the fabric layer while closing the receiver. A method of producing the armrest assembly is also disclosed.
Abstract: A trim panel mounting system is provided for securing a trim panel to a substrate. That trim panel mounting system includes a push pin, a push pin holder and a trim panel. That trim panel includes at least one mounting post engaging the push pin holder and a resilient retention finger capturing the push pin between the trim panel and the push pin holder.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 16, 2015
Date of Patent:
October 31, 2017
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, PLLC
Inventors:
Sergio Alberto Vega Velazquez, Jorge Jara Zambrano
Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat frame disposed between an integrally formed back panel and an inner close-out panel. A cushion assembly is operably coupled to the inner close-out panel. A composite support member is substantially encompassed by the cushion assembly. The composite support member includes attachment members projecting rearwardly from inside the cushion assembly that engage with the inner close-out panel. The attachment members include snap-fit features disposed at a lower portion of the composite support member. Retaining rings are disposed at an upper portion of the composite support member. An upper trim piece extends over a top portion of the seat frame, the back panel, and the inner close-out panel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 4, 2014
Date of Patent:
May 16, 2017
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, PLLC
Inventors:
Johnathan Andrew Line, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, Christian J. Hosbach
Abstract: A frameless-door window operating system is provided for a vehicle door. The system includes a door actuator, a door latch controller, a window controller and a door window displaceable between a closed position and an indexed position providing clearance to open the door.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 18, 2014
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2017
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, PLLC
Inventors:
Donald P. Iacovoni, Howard Paul Linden, Paul L. Heirtzler
Abstract: A hidden camera system for a vehicle includes a housing having first and second openings. A displaceable cover closes the first opening. A camera is received in the housing. That camera is deployable with respect to the first opening. A flexible seal closes the second opening.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 1, 2014
Date of Patent:
March 29, 2016
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, PLLC
Inventors:
Igor Samardzic, David Lee Jarvis, Jeffrey Mayville