Patent ID: 7287305
Filing Date: 2007-10-30
Classification: B60N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clip for retaining a trim cover assembly against a foam pad of a vehicle seat, said clip comprising: a hook end and a lock end, said hook end defining a longitudinal axis extending between opposite first and second ends and said lock end defining a longitudinal length; said hook end comprising a fixed flange projecting outwardly from said hook end defining said first end and extending generally transverse to said longitudinal axis thereof, a hook fixedly secured to said hook end and defining said second end thereof for receiving and retaining a portion of the trim cover thereagainst, and a retention arm fixedly secured to said hook end and spaced longitudinally between said hook and said flange for capturing and retaining the trim cover within said hook end between said hook and said retention arm; and said lock end comprising a lock pivotally secured to said first end of said hook end by a living hinge for selective movement between an unlocked position wherein said longitudinal length of said lock end is generally parallel to said longitudinal axis of said hook end and a locked position wherein said longitudinal length of said lock end is generally perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said hook end, said lock including a lock hook for engaging said flange of said hook end when said lock is moved from said unlocked position to said locked position after said clip is inserted into the foam pad of the vehicle seat to prevent movement of said clip away from the foam pad.