SEAT ASSEMBLY, CUSHION, AND TOOL AND METHOD OF FORMING

Abstract: a method is provided with a stranded mesh material blank inserted into a cavity of a tool assembly shaped to form a cushion member. fluid is circulated above a first temperature threshold through a series of apertures defined in a forming surface of the tool assembly and into the cavity thereby softening the blank and conforming a shape of the blank to the forming surface. fluid is circulated below a second temperature threshold through the series of apertures in the forming surface and into the cavity thereby setting the shape of the blank to the forming surface and forming a cushion member. a cushion for a seat assembly is provided by a stranded mesh material member. a system is provided with a first tool, a second tool, and one or more inlet manifolds.

Inventor(s): Curtis HUDSON, Eric REPKE, Lisa SWIKOSKI

CPC Classification: B68G15/00 (Auxiliary devices and tools specially for upholstery)

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