Modular seat assembly and method of installing the same within a vehicle
First Claim
1. A method of assembling a vehicle seat for installation in a selected one of a plurality of different vehicle platforms, the method comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a seat frame having a mounting assembly for fastening the seat frame to a variety of different vehicle platforms, wherein the seat frame has a common design with a predetermined width for all of the different vehicle platforms;
b. providing a plurality of different rigid support members, each of the rigid support members having side portions defining a width which is greater than the predetermined width of the frame such that the side portions of the rigid support members function to generally define the side contour of the seat;
c. providing a plurality of different pads;
d. providing a plurality of different trim covers;
e. attaching selected ones of the plurality of support members, pads, and trim covers together to form an upholstery module; and
f. attaching the upholstery module to the seat frame, thereby assembling a vehicle seat.
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Abstract
A method of installing a front seat assembly in a vehicle interior is disclosed. The front seat assembly has first and second seats which are fastened together prior to installation of the front seat assembly in the vehicle. The front seat assembly is positioned in the vehicle as a single unit and then fastened to the vehicle. A method of installing a rear seat assembly is also disclosed. The rear seat assembly includes a seat back and a package tray pivotally attached to the seat back. Prior to installation, the package tray is positioned so that the rear seat assembly can be inserted through a door opening of the vehicle. The rear seat assembly is inserted through the door opening and the package tray is positioned to an extended position from the seat back and fastened to the vehicle. The seat back is also fastened to the vehicle.
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1. A method of assembling a vehicle seat for installation in a selected one of a plurality of different vehicle platforms, the method comprising the steps of:
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a. providing a seat frame having a mounting assembly for fastening the seat frame to a variety of different vehicle platforms, wherein the seat frame has a common design with a predetermined width for all of the different vehicle platforms;
b. providing a plurality of different rigid support members, each of the rigid support members having side portions defining a width which is greater than the predetermined width of the frame such that the side portions of the rigid support members function to generally define the side contour of the seat;
c. providing a plurality of different pads;
d. providing a plurality of different trim covers;
e. attaching selected ones of the plurality of support members, pads, and trim covers together to form an upholstery module; and
f. attaching the upholstery module to the seat frame, thereby assembling a vehicle seat. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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