An apparatus and method for producing a vehicle interior component may include creating a plurality of molten polymeric filaments, and applying a fluid stream to the molten filaments to impart the desired shape while in a bath to cool them to form a consolidated filament structure. An assembly…
A system includes a seat heater that has at least first and second heating circuits that define at least first and second heating zones. The first heating circuit includes first heating coils and the second heating circuit includes second heating coils that are interdigitated with the first heating…
An assembly includes a trim cover assembly and a comfort layer. A retention fastener includes a stem and a crossbar, and the stem is joined to one of the trim layer and the comfort layer at a joining point. The other of the trim layer and the comfort layer includes an opening, and the retention…
An assembly comprises a first seat structure, a second seat structure supported by the first seat structure, wherein the second seat structure includes a thoracic region, and a trim body positioned between the first seat structure and the second seat structure. The trim body comprises a plurality…
A seat cushion includes a foam body comprising a first surface and a second surface facing opposite the first surface. A plurality of protrusions extend outwardly of at least one of the first surface and the second surface, and a plurality of cutouts are spaced from the plurality of protrusions…
Seat assemblies and subassemblies to attach and retain components is provided. The subassembly may include a trim cover with a cushion layer, and various fasteners or retainers. The fasteners may include a tie down strip. The retainers may include a connector that is translated through the seat…
A multi-chamber bladder is comprised of a plurality of stacked bladder sheets including at least a first bladder sheet, a second bladder sheet, and a third bladder sheet, wherein the first bladder sheet and the second bladder sheet have aligned chamber holes, and wherein the third bladder sheet…
A system includes a first group of sheets providing a first plurality of rows, each having an inlet and an outlet, and a first column transverse to the first plurality of rows. The first column prevents fluid from flowing from the respective inlets to the respective outlets of the first plurality…
An assembly includes a seat structure, trim material associated with the seat structure, and a length adjuster associated with the trim material. The length adjuster is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. A trim attachment wire has a first portion coupled to the seat…
A method includes arranging at least one laser-weldable conduit along a contact interface with a laser-weldable polymer film layer of a seat inflatable bladder carrier, directing a laser beam at the laser-weldable polymer film layer, and moving the laser beam along a welding path that intersects…
A vehicle seat includes a seat frame supporting a base cushion and an extendable cushion that moves relative to the base cushion. Textile material encloses the cushion assembly and includes a bridging segment that spans a space between the base cushion and the extendable cushion. A tensioner…
A vehicle seat component includes a mounting structure, and a cover member attachable to the mounting structure. When the cover member is attached to the mounting structure, the cover member is movable between a first position for at least partially covering an attachment location configured for…
A cargo-module arrangement for a vehicle having a body-in-white (BIW) portion and a load floor secured to the BIW portion may include a cargo platform disposed above the load floor and having a front edge and a back edge. The cargo platform may be selectively movable along a track arrangement in…
A seat includes a cushion comprising a foam body and a trim cover disposed thereon, the trim cover having a forward portion at a front of the cushion and at least one elastic band attached to the forward portion; and a movable cushion length adjuster having an extended position and a retracted…
A system for moving cargo includes an in-vehicle conveyor system mounted in a vehicle cargo space, the in-vehicle conveyor system comprising one or more rails. The rails may be mounted to walls, floor, or ceiling of the vehicle cargo space. The system also includes one or more cargo storage units…
A mold component for forming a foamed part with a three-dimensional shape includes a magnetic block having a first face that defines a curved three-dimensional surface with a hook strip-receiving recess positioned above the magnetic block. The magnetic block is configured to be placed in a mold…
An on-board battery charger (OBC) includes a converter (e.g., a DC/DC converter) and a controller. An output port of the converter is connectable to a battery (e.g., a traction battery of an electric vehicle (EV)) via a voltage network (e.g., a high-voltage (HV) network of the EV). The converter…
A modular seat assembly includes a seat frame, a modular seat component for engaging the seat frame including a mounting bracket, a cable routed towards the frame and engaged with the mounting bracket, and a cable tensioning system. The cable tensioning system is configured to tighten the cable…
A seatback includes a trim cover/foam assembly including a foam cushion with a trim cover assembly disposed thereon. The trim cover/foam assembly has an occupant support side and a rear side opposite to the occupant support side, and defines an opening therethrough. The trim cover assembly includes…
A foldable vehicle seat includes a seat base, a seatback connected to the seat base for pivotal movement relative to the seat base from a generally vertical use position to a generally horizontal stow position atop the seat base, wherein the seat base is pivotally connected to the floor such that…
A vehicle seat recliner that includes a load bearing cam and an anti-chucking cam that act upon a plurality of latches to lock the recliner in a selected position. The load bearing cam is connected to the anti-chucking cam with a lost motion connection.