Patent ID: 6767067
Filing Date: 2004-07-27
Classification: B29C,B29L,B60N

Abstract:
A rigid structure for a vehicle seat element, said structure being formed as a single piece made from a composite material comprising a thermoplastic matrix and reinforcing fibers, the structure comprising at least firstly first and second rigid sideplates each extending between a first end and a second end, and secondly a rigid horizontal cross-member secured to the second ends of the sideplates, the structure further comprising at least one hinge having a first fixing portion secured to the structure, a second fixing portion for fixing to another seat element, and a hinge mechanism interconnecting the first and second fixing portions and actuatable by a control member so that said first and second fixing portions are either free to pivot relative to each other about a pivot axis or else are locked angularly relative to each other, and wherein the first fixing portion of the hinge is overmolded by the first end of the first sideplate.