Abstract: A method of producing a frame-installed seat pad structure, which includes by steps (a) preparing a mold assembly which includes a mold and a lid, the lid having a foamable material feeding tube connected thereto; (b) preparing an endless elongate member which defines therein and therealong a continuous way, the endless elongate member having an inlet portion matable with the feeding tube of the lid and a plulality of outlet portions; (c) detachably connecting the endless elongate member to the lid having the inlet portion thereof mated with material feeding tube; (d) putting the lid on the mold having the endless elongate member exposed to a cavity of the mold; (e) pouring a foamable plastic material into the material feeding tube, so that the material flows in and along the continuous way and falls into the cavity through the outlet portions; (f) curing the material; and (g) removing the lid from the mold when the material is hardened to a certain degree.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a mold assembly for molding a frame-installed and skin-covered seat cushion structure, which includes a mold having a cavity formed therein; a retainer jig adapted to be put on the mold, the retainer jig being equipped with clamps for clamping a frame of the seat cushion structure to be produced; a lid adapted to be put on the mold with an interposal of the retainer jig therebetween; and a sealing element for achieving a sealing between the mold and the lid upon proper putting of the lid on the mold.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mold assembly for molding a plastic article having a recess formed therein. The mold assembly includes a lower mold having a cavity formed therein; an upper mold adapted to be put on the lower mold to close the cavity; a core adapted to be put in the cavity; positioning means including a first member connected to a given portion of the cavity of the lower mold and a second member connected to the core, the first and second members being coupled when mated; and guide means for guiding the core in a manner to facilitate the mating of the second member with the first member.

Abstract: A method of molding a skin-covered foamed plastic article, which includes by steps putting a bag-shaped outer skin member into a cavity of a lower mold, the skin member including an outer layer and a porous inner layer lined on the outer layer; putting a first upper mold on said lower mold to close the cavity; fastening the lower and first upper molds together with a first fastening force; pouring a foamable plastic material into the bag-shaped outer skin member in the cavity and curing the same; removing the first upper mold from the lower mold after the material is hardened to a certain degree; putting a second upper mold on the lower mold to define a given space therebetween; fastening the lower and second upper molds together with a second fastening force which is greater than the first fastening force; and pouring the foamable plastic material into the given space and curing the same.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method of producing a skin-covered foamed polyurethane article, such as a seatback proper of an automotive seat, a seat cushion proper of the same or the like. A bag-shaped skin member which is to constitute the skin of the article consists of two parts which have respective inwardly projected peripheral portions stitched up. One of the peripheral portions is folded back fully to constitute a thicker peripheral portion. A mold used for molding the article has a groove which extends around the side wall of the cavity. The skin member is put into the cavity of the mold in such a manner that the thicker portion is forcedly received in the groove, and then a liquid material of polyurethane is poured into the bag-shaped skin member.