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Seat trim cover assembly aid

  • US 7,134,730 B2
  • Filed: 08/13/2005
  • Issued: 11/14/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/02/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of manufacturing an upholstered seat comprising the steps of:

  • positioning edge portions of first and second upholstery panels in adjacent substantially parallel planes with aligned longitudinal edges;

    positioning a locator strip between adjacent portions of the panels proximate the longitudinal edges;

    positioning an attachment strip proximate and aligned with the locator strip, the attachment strip including an enlarged longitudinal portion positioned outboard of the locator strip;

    stitching the first and second upholstery panels together along a stitching line;

    positioning a plurality of clip members along a groove in a molded foam seat backing, wherein the clip members are substantially complementary to the enlarged longitudinal portion of the attachment strip and adapted to snap-fit with the same;

    engaging the enlarged longitudinal portion of the attachment strip with the clip members, thereby securing the upholstery panels to the seat backing;

    removing a portion of the locator strip by tearing it along longitudinal perforations formed therein.

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