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).


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    Title :

    Overmolded apparatus for a vehicle seat


    Contributors:
    ZAFER OZCAN (author)

    Publication date :

    2024-02-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60N SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES , Sitze besonders für Fahrzeuge ausgebildet



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