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Method of forming an automotive armrest with cupholder
Assignee: Lear Corp
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Filing: 1992-05-18
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Granted: 1994-01-04
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Expires: 2012-05-18
Abstract
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).
Inventors
- 👤 Donald F. Marfilius
- 👤 Steven A. Schulte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N2/00; B60N2/75; B60N2/753; B60N2/757; B60N2/79; B60N2/793; B60N3/101
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
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).
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
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).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the armrest pad (26, 126, 226) is introduced by injecting a curable liquid foam into the armrest cover (28, 128, 228) and about the recess (50, 150, 250) to form the armrest pad (26, 126, 226).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method as set forth in claim 2 further including inserting a plug (P) into the recess (50, 150, 250) of the receptacle (46, 146, 246) prior to injecting the liquid foam into the armrest cover (28, 128, 228) for maintaining the shape of the recess (50, 150, 250).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method as set forth in claim 3 further including vacuum forming the receptacle (46, 146, 246) of a soft vacuum formable vinyl material prior to securing the receptacle (46, 146, 246) to the armrest cover (28, 128, 228).
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