Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle seat element comprising the following steps: a. providing an armature of the seat element, b. providing a net and a frame, at least one portion of the net being surrounded by the frame and fastened to the frame, c. fastening the frame and/or the net to the armature, d. providing a padding comprising a 3D tangling of continuous thermoplastic fibers arranged irregularly forming loops welded together, and e. fastening the padding onto the net and/or onto the frame.

Abstract: A vehicle seat element, in particular a motor vehicle seat element, comprising a structure, typically metallic, a padding comprising a solidified 3D entanglement of continuous thermoplastic fibers arranged irregularly forming loops welded together, an interface located between the structure and the padding, the interface comprising a receiving surface covered at least in part by the padding, and a plurality of fastening elements for fastening the padding to the interface, each fastening element passing through at least a part of the padding and the receiving surface of the interface, transversely thereto.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle seat that includes: a support element defining a through opening, a padding element attached at least in part to the support element, and a ventilation system assembled to the support element in fluidic communication with the through opening. An inner surface of the support element and/or an inner surface of the padding element define at least one groove. An inner surface of the groove, the inner surface of the support element, and an inner surface of the padding element define an internal volume there between in fluidic communication with the through opening.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle seat element comprising the following steps: a. providing an armature of the seat element, b. providing a net and a frame, at least one portion of the net being surrounded by the frame and fastened to the frame, c. fastening the frame and/or the net to the armature, d. providing a padding comprising a 3D tangling of continuous thermoplastic fibers arranged irregularly forming loops welded together, and e. fastening the padding onto the net and/or onto the frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a seat cushion comprising: providing a cushion comprising a 3D entanglement of continuous thermoplastic fibers, arranged irregularly or randomly forming loops heat-sealed together and hot-pressing of the 3D entanglement of fibers into one or more local 3D entanglement areas so as to obtain one or more densified, stiffened local areas of the cushion, the local area(s) being configured to serve as a fastening area. The present disclosure also relates to a cushion obtained according to the manufacturing method, and a seat comprising such a cushion and a cap attached to the densified, stiffened local area(s).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a seat padding comprising:—/A/ providing a padding comprising a 3D entanglement of continuous thermoplastic fibers arranged irregularly forming loops welded together, the padding having a length direction, a width direction, and a thickness direction, as well as a border on the periphery extending along the edges of the padding—/B/ Hot pressing of the 3D entanglement of fibers, at all or part of the periphery of the padding, so as to produce a densified and stiffened border of the padding, relative to a central zone of the padding of less density and of less rigidity. The present disclosure also relates to padding as such, as well as to a vehicle seat comprising such padding.

Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat cushion extending substantially along a plane defined by a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, with the seat cushion including a cushion part and a cushion part support that includes a first lateral part, a second lateral part opposite the first lateral part in the transverse direction, and an intermediate part located between the first and second lateral parts in the transverse direction. The intermediate part is recessed relative to the lateral parts in an elevation direction and the cushion part is mounted on the cushion part support and extends at least partly into an accommodating space of the cushion part delimited by the first lateral part, the second lateral part, and the intermediate part.

Abstract: A support element for a vehicle seat, the support element including: a shell, a cover mounted on the shell, the cover defining a front surface for receiving a passenger, and a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a padding arranged between the shell and the cover. The cover has a plurality of fastening loops fastened on the rear surface of the cover. The shell has a plurality of through-openings arranged substantially facing the fastening loops, the fastening loops passing through the through-openings and mechanically cooperating with the shell so as to keep the cover rigidly connected to the shell.

Abstract: A seat backrest having a frame and a cover extending around at least part of the frame, the cover defining at least part of the outer surface of the backrest. The seat backrest includes an airbag module, having a housing receiving an airbag, that is attached to the frame in an attachment area. At least in the attachment area, the cover is in direct contact with the frame and extends between the frame and the housing of the airbag module. The housing is attached to the frame through the cover and extends entirely to the side of the outer surface of the backrest.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle seat that includes: a padding element, a support element, and a connector attached to the support element, with the support element assembled on the padding element. The assembly has an assembly member extending from a surface of the padding element, or formed by at least a portion of the support element, with the connector and the padding element each defining a first contact surface and a second contact surface, respectively, in contact with the first contact surface. The first contact surface and the second contact surface are substantially complementary, with the support element being assembled on the padding element by means of the assembly member, in an assembly direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an armrest for a set of seats of a motor vehicle, the armrest comprising an internal frame, a first insert, and a second insert, the internal frame comprising a first side and a second side, wherein the first insert comprises a first surface, at least one hole, and at least one first lug, and the second insert comprises a second surface, at least one hole, and at least one second lug, wherein the first side and the second side of the internal frame each comprise at least one protuberance, the at least one protuberance being shaped for insertion into the at least one hole of the first insert or into the at least one hole of the second insert.

Abstract: A seat backrest having a frame and a cover extending around at least part of the frame, the cover defining at least part of the outer surface of the backrest. The seat backrest includes an airbag module, having a housing receiving an airbag, that is attached to the frame in an attachment area. At least in the attachment area, the cover is in direct contact with the frame and extends between the frame and the housing of the airbag module. The housing is attached to the frame through the cover and extends entirely to the side of the outer surface of the backrest.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle seat that includes: a support element defining a through opening, a padding element attached at least in part to the support element, and a ventilation system assembled to the support element in fluidic communication with the through opening. An inner surface of the support element and/or an inner surface of the padding element define at least one groove. An inner surface of the groove, the inner surface of the support element, and an inner surface of the padding element define an internal volume there between in fluidic communication with the through opening.

Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises two front seats aligned in a transverse direction, and at least one rear seat. Said at least one rear seat comprises a seating portion with a seating portion frame, a backrest with a backrest frame. The backrest frame is pivotable relative to the seating portion frame about a first transverse axis, between at least one deployed position for receiving an occupant of the seat and a folded position in which the backrest frame is folded down to face the seating portion frame. Said at least one rear seat is adapted to have a configuration in which said at least one rear seat is in said folded position and the backrest of said at least one rear seat extends at least partly between the two front seats.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle seat that includes: a padding element, a support element, and a connector attached to the support element, with the support element assembled on the padding element. The assembly has an assembly member extending from a surface of the padding element, or formed by at least a portion of the support element, with the connector and the padding element each defining a first contact surface and a second contact surface, respectively, in contact with the first contact surface. The first contact surface and the second contact surface are substantially complementary, with the support element being assembled on the padding element by means of the assembly member, in an assembly direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an armrest for a set of seats of a motor vehicle, the armrest comprising an internal frame, a first insert, and a second insert, the internal frame comprising a first side and a second side, wherein the first insert comprises a first surface, at least one hole, and at least one first lug, and the second insert comprises a second surface, at least one hole, and at least one second lug, wherein the first side and the second side of the internal frame each comprise at least one protuberance, the at least one protuberance being shaped for insertion into the at least one hole of the first insert or into the at least one hole of the second insert.

Abstract: A seat element having a cover and padding configured to serve as support for a user, and having a ventilation and thermal control system that includes a thermoelectric module, a blower, and a conduit delimiting a passage for air connecting the blower and the thermoelectric module. The ventilation and thermal control system is configured for passing a flow of air coming from the cover towards the blower, and the thermoelectric module is configured for cooling and/or heating the airflow.

Abstract: A retractable tray device for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a frame structure, at least one tray, an electric motor fixed to the frame structure, a worm screw rotated by the electric motor, and a slider mounted on the worm screw, the slider being integral with the tray so that the rotation of the worm screw causes a displacement in translation of the slider along the worm screw, and consequently of the tray relative to the frame structure, substantially within the plane of the tray.

Abstract: A retractable tray device for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a frame structure, at least one tray, an electric motor fixed to the frame structure, a worm screw rotated by the electric motor, and a slider mounted on the worm screw, the slider being integral with the tray so that the rotation of the worm screw causes a displacement in translation of the slider along the worm screw, and consequently of the tray relative to the frame structure, substantially within the plane of the tray.

Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises two front seats aligned in a transverse direction, and at least one rear seat. Said at least one rear seat comprises a seating portion with a seating portion frame, a backrest with a backrest frame. The backrest frame is pivotable relative to the seating portion frame about a first transverse axis, between at least one deployed position for receiving an occupant of the seat and a folded position in which the backrest frame is folded down to face the seating portion frame. Said at least one rear seat is adapted to have a configuration in which said at least one rear seat is in said folded position and the backrest of said at least one rear seat extends at least partly between the two front seats.