An overmolded apparatus 28, suitable for a vehicle seat 16, comprising a structure 52 suitable for supporting an electrical component 44, 46; and a molded seat support 40 arranged to overmold the support structure (52, Fig. 4). In use, the electrical component 44, 46 is presented to the vehicle cabin (13, Fig. 2). Also provided is a seat 16 comprising the overmolded apparatus 28 and an electrical component 44, 46; and a vehicle (1, Fig. 1) having the seat 16. The seat support 40 may be formed from a foam such as expanded polypropylene; and have an anti-submarining ramp 41 that overmolds the support structure (52, Fig. 4). The structure 52, which can be concealed by a fascia (72, Fig. 4), can receive a mount for the electrical component 44, 46; and can receive and secure a portion of seat trim (30, Fig. 2).
Overmolded apparatus for a vehicle seat
2024-02-14
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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