US 11,999,278 B2
Systems and methods for securing a fabric cover to an armrest
Daniel J. Ziemer, Reedsburg, WI (US)
Assigned to Seats Incorporated
Filed by Seats Incorporated, Reedsburg, WI (US)
Filed on Mar. 18, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/698,894.
Prior Publication US 2023/0294579 A1, Sep. 21, 2023
Int. Cl. B60N 2/72 (2006.01); B60N 2/75 (2018.01); A47C 31/02 (2006.01); B60N 2/58 (2006.01); B60N 2/60 (2006.01)
CPC B60N 2/72 (2013.01) [B60N 2/75 (2018.02); A47C 31/023 (2013.01); B60N 2/5825 (2013.01); B60N 2/6027 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An armrest for a vehicle seat, the armrest comprising:
a frame defining an elongate axis extending along a length of the armrest;
a flexible cover that at least partially surrounds the frame in an installed configuration; and
a cover retention plate arranged adjacent to a distal end of the frame to secure the flexible cover, the cover retention plate including:
a first channel and a second channel arranged approximately parallel to the elongate axis of the frame, each of the first and second channels receiving a respective portion of the flexible cover with the flexible cover in the installed configuration;
a central portion arranged between the first channel and the second channel;
a first lateral portion arranged along an edge of the first channel opposite the central portion;
a second lateral portion arranged along an edge of the second channel opposite the central portion; and
at least one protrusion extending away from at least one of the central portion, the first lateral portion, or the second lateral portion to secure the flexible cover in the installed configuration.