Method of forming an automotive armrest with cupholder
First Claim
1. A method of making an automotive armrest assembly having a receptacle therein for receiving and supporting a beverage container, said method including the steps of;
- forming an armrest cover (28, 128,
228) having a front side (38, 138,
238) and an opposite back side (40, 140,
240) facing outward, securing a pliable receptacle (46, 146,
246) having a recess (50, 150,
250) to the armrest cover (28, 128,
228) inverting the armrest cover (28, 128,
228) front side (38, 138,
238) out after the receptacle has been secured thereto so that the recess (50, 150,
250) projects into the armrest cover (28, 128,
228), and then introducing a supportive cellular foam armrest pad (26, 126,
226) into the armrest cover (28, 128,
228) and about the recess (50, 150,
250) to form a supportive fabric covered cellular foam cushion pad (12, 112,
212).
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Abstract
An armrest assembly (10, 110, 210) is provided for pivotal attachment to an automotive seat (16). The armrest assembly (10, 110, 210) includes a cellular foam armrest pad (26, 126, 226) and an armrest cover (28, 128, 228) disposed about the armrest pad (26, 126, 226). The assembly (10, 110, 210) further includes a receptacle (46, 146, 246) for receiving and supporting a beverage container (C) and which is formed of a pliable, vacuum formable vinyl material to maintain the "soft touch" characteristic of the armrest assembly (10, 110, 210). A method is also provided for making the armrest assembly (10, 110, 210).
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4 Claims
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1. A method of making an automotive armrest assembly having a receptacle therein for receiving and supporting a beverage container, said method including the steps of;
- forming an armrest cover (28, 128,
228) having a front side (38, 138,
238) and an opposite back side (40, 140,
240) facing outward, securing a pliable receptacle (46, 146,
246) having a recess (50, 150,
250) to the armrest cover (28, 128,
228) inverting the armrest cover (28, 128,
228) front side (38, 138,
238) out after the receptacle has been secured thereto so that the recess (50, 150,
250) projects into the armrest cover (28, 128,
228), and then introducing a supportive cellular foam armrest pad (26, 126,
226) into the armrest cover (28, 128,
228) and about the recess (50, 150,
250) to form a supportive fabric covered cellular foam cushion pad (12, 112,
212). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
- forming an armrest cover (28, 128,
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