CN111284372A

CN111284372A - Trim cover for anchor on vehicle seat assembly and method of forming

Info

Publication number: CN111284372A
Application number: CN201811501813.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 孙月鑫; 李嘉骏
Original assignee: Lear Corp
Current assignee: Lear Corp
Priority date: 2018-12-10
Filing date: 2018-12-10
Publication date: 2020-06-16

Abstract

The invention relates to a trim cover for an anchor on a vehicle seat assembly and a method of forming. A trim cover for a vehicle seat assembly has a first trim member adapted to be connected to a seat member and a second trim member adapted to be connected to the seat member and to the first trim member. The first trim member and the second trim member cooperate to form opposing sides of a pocket sized to receive the anchor bar. A vehicle seat assembly has a seat member providing a seating surface, a trim cover, and an anchor connected to and extending from the frame member toward the seating surface. The anchor is received within a pocket of the trim cover and positioned between the first trim member and the second trim member when not in use. A method of forming a trim cover and attaching the trim cover to a vehicle seat assembly is also provided.

Description

Trim cover for anchor on vehicle seat assembly and method of forming

Technical Field

Various embodiments relate to a trim cover for an anchor on a vehicle seat assembly.

Background

Vehicle seat assemblies may be provided with seat anchors that serve as attachment points for child safety seats in vehicles, and these seat anchors may be visible within the vehicle interior and to vehicle occupants when the child safety seat is not in use.

SUMMARY

In one embodiment, a trim cover assembly for a vehicle seat is provided with a first trim member and a second trim member. The first trim member has a first edge for attachment to the vehicle seat member and a second edge opposite the first edge. The second edge defines a first flap (tab). The second trim member has a third edge for attachment to the vehicle seat member and a fourth edge opposite the third edge. The fourth edge defines a second flap. The fourth edge of the second trim member is connected to the second edge of the first trim member such that the first and second flaps cooperate to define a pocket sized to receive at least a portion of an anchor member for the child safety seat.

According to a further embodiment, a seam connects the fourth edge of the second trim component to the second edge of the first trim component, wherein the seam connects the first flap to the second flap to define a pocket.

According to a further embodiment, the first trim member has a finished surface (finished surface) extending between the first edge and the second edge to form a seating surface of the vehicle seat. The finished surface of the first flap faces the second flap and is in the interior region of the pocket.

According to another further embodiment, the first trim member is formed from a first fabric and the second trim member is formed from a second fabric.

In another embodiment, a trim cover is provided with a first trim member adapted to be connected to a seat member and a second trim member adapted to be connected to the seat member and to the first trim member. The first trim member and the second trim member cooperate to form opposing sides of a pocket sized to receive the anchor bar.

According to a further embodiment, a vehicle seat assembly is provided with a seat member providing a seating surface, a trim cover, and an anchor connected to and extending from the frame member toward the seating surface. When not in use, the anchor is received in a pocket of the trim cover and positioned between the first trim member and the second trim member.

According to yet a further embodiment, the anchor bar has a cross bar extending transversely relative to the seat member for connection to the child safety seat.

According to another further embodiment, the first trim member is movable to expose the anchor bar from within the pocket.

According to another further embodiment, the seat member defines a recess. The anchor is positioned within the recess. The trim cover extends over the recess.

According to another further embodiment, the second trim member is positioned between the frame member and the seat member.

According to a still further embodiment, the seat member is a seat base or seat cushion and the seating surface is a first seating surface. The vehicle seat assembly is also provided with a seat back connected to the seat base and defining a second seating surface. The second trim member is positioned between the seat bottom cushion and the seat back.

According to another further embodiment, the first trim member and the second trim member each extend laterally across the seat member.

According to another further embodiment, the first trim member has a first flap and the second trim member has a second flap sized to cooperate with the first flap to define the first side and the second side of the pocket. The first flap is folded relative to the first trim member along a base region of the first flap such that the first flap is positioned between the first trim member and the second trim member.

According to yet a further embodiment, the base region of the first flap cooperates with the base region of the second flap to form an opening for the pocket.

According to another further embodiment, the first flap is defined by its distal end extending between its first and second sides.

According to yet a further embodiment, the base region and the distal end of the first flap extend laterally through the seat member.

According to another further embodiment, the first trim member and the second trim member cooperate to form opposing sides of a second pocket sized to receive another anchor. The second pocket is laterally spaced from the pocket.

According to another embodiment, a method is provided. The first fabric trim member is formed with a first surface extending between a first edge and a second edge, and the second edge has a first flap and a second flap. The second fabric trim component is formed with a second surface extending between a third edge and a fourth edge, and the fourth edge has a third flap and a fourth flap, wherein the fourth edge is sized to correspond to the second edge. The first and second fabric trim components are arranged such that the first surface faces the second surface and the second edge is aligned with the fourth edge. A seam is formed to connect the first fabric trim component to the second fabric trim component, the seam extending along the second edge and the fourth edge.

According to another embodiment, the first fabric trim component is unfolded relative to the second fabric trim component along the seam such that the first pocket is formed by the first flap and the third flap and the second pocket is formed by the second flap and the fourth flap. The first edge of the first fabric trim member is connected to the vehicle seat member such that the first edge extends laterally across the seat member and the first fabric trim member forms a portion of a seating surface of the vehicle seat member. The distal end of each of the first pocket and the second pocket is positioned between the first fabric trim component and the seat component. The third edge of the second trim component is connected to the seat component such that the third edge extends laterally across the seat component.

According to a further embodiment, a frame member is disposed adjacent to the seat member, the second fabric trim member being positioned between the frame member and the seat member. The frame member has a first anchor and a second anchor for the child safety seat, wherein the first anchor and the second anchor extend from the frame member toward the seating surface. A first anchor is inserted into the first pocket and a second anchor is inserted into the second pocket.

Drawings

FIG. 1 shows a perspective schematic view of a vehicle seat assembly according to an embodiment;

FIG. 2 illustrates a partial perspective view of the vehicle seat assembly of FIG. 1 with a trim cover according to an embodiment;

FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional schematic view of the vehicle seat assembly of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 illustrates a top plan view of the trim cover assembly in a disassembled state, according to an embodiment;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of the trim cover assembly of FIG. 4 in a partially assembled state; and

FIG. 6 illustrates a flow chart of a method of forming and installing a trim cover assembly on a vehicle seat assembly according to one embodiment.

Detailed Description

As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary and may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily to scale; some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present disclosure.

Fig. 1 illustrates a vehicle seat assembly 10 having a first seat member 12 and a second seat member 14, such as a seat bottom 12 and a seat back 14, respectively, that cooperate to form a seating surface 16 for a vehicle occupant. The vehicle seat assembly of fig. 1 is shown without a cover or trim. The vehicle seat assembly has a longitudinal axis 18, a transverse axis 20, and a vertical axis 22, the longitudinal axis 18, the transverse axis 20, and the vertical axis 22 generally corresponding to a vehicle coordinate system when the seat assembly is installed. Each of the

seat members

12, 14 includes a base or frame structure, a cushion, and a cover.

The frame member 24 is positioned between the seat bottom 12 and the seat back 14 and away from the seating surface 16. The frame member 24 may be connected to the seat base and/or the seat back. The frame member extends laterally within the seat assembly. The frame member may be formed of a metal or metal alloy.

Frame member 24 provides a support structure for first anchor member 26 and second anchor member 28. The

anchor members

26, 28 each include a bracket 30 that connects the associated anchor bar 32 or anchor point to the frame member.

The

anchor members

26, 28 are standardized attachment points that allow the child safety seat to be quickly and securely attached to the vehicle seat assembly 10. The

seat anchoring members

26, 28 provide a pair of lower attachment points for connection with the base of the child safety seat. In some embodiments, the seat assembly 10 may additionally include a single upper attachment point (not shown) for tether attachment. In one example, the

seat anchor members

26, 28 may be provided by an ISOFIX anchor system or a LATCH anchor system, wherein the child safety seat is connected to the anchor bar 32 using a clip connection.

The vehicle seat assembly 10 may be provided with one or more pairs of anchors 32, with each pair of anchors being for an associated child safety seat. For example, for bench style seats, the vehicle seat assembly may be provided with two or three pairs of anchors 32.

Each anchor bar 32 extends from the support frame 24 toward the seating surface 16. The anchor bar 32 is positioned between the seat base 12 and the seat back 14 adjacent a lower end region of the seat back 14. Each anchor bar 32 is provided with a cross bar 34 at a distal end, the cross bar 34 being in latching connection with the child safety seat. In one example and as shown, the crossbar 34 extends laterally relative to the vehicle seat assembly 10. The cross bar 34 may extend between a pair of spaced apart arms 36 of the anchor bar 32. The anchor rod 32 may be formed from a metal or metal alloy and may have a circular cross-sectional shape or another cross-sectional shape.

In some embodiments and as shown in fig. 1, the cushioning material 38 of the seat base forms a recessed region 40 to provide clearance around each

anchor member

26, 28. In another example, the recessed area 40 may additionally or alternatively be provided in the cushioning material of the seat back 14.

Fig. 2 illustrates the vehicle seat assembly 10 with the seat back 14 removed. The trim cover assembly 50 is configured to cover and conceal the anchor rods when not in use. The trim cover assembly 50 also covers and conceals the recessed area in the seat base surrounding the anchor bar. The trim cover assembly 50 is formed using a flexible material or fabric to allow a user to move a portion of the trim cover assembly to access the anchor bar and connect, disconnect or otherwise use the anchor bar with the child safety seat as further described below.

The trim cover assembly 50, in addition to functioning as a conventional trim cover, also functions to provide a seating surface for the vehicle seat assembly and to cover the remainder of the vehicle seat assembly. The first trim member 52 and the second trim member 54 may each be elongated as shown and each extend laterally through the seat assembly 10. The first trim member 52 may be positioned generally forward of the second trim member 54.

Fig. 2 illustrates a portion of a vehicle seat assembly having a trim cover assembly 50 according to an embodiment, and fig. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional schematic view of the seat assembly of fig. 2. The trim cover assembly 50 or trim cover has a first trim member 52 and a second trim member 54. Each

trim member

52, 54 is formed from a piece of fabric. In one example, the first trim component 52 and the second trim component 54 are formed from the same fabric. In another example, the first trim component 52 and the second trim component 54 are formed from different fabrics. For the purposes of this disclosure, fabric may refer to various fabrics used in vehicle interiors and include cloth, vinyl, leather, artificial leather, and the like.

The first trim member 52 and the second trim member 54 cooperate to form a pocket 56 for each

anchor

26, 28 of the seat assembly. The perimeter of the pocket 56 and anchor bar 32 are shown in phantom in fig. 2.

Fig. 4 illustrates the first and

second trim members

52, 52 according to another embodiment, and shows the first and

second trim members

52, 52 in a disassembled state, e.g., after being cut from fabric using a pattern. FIG. 5 illustrates a section or portion of the trim cover assembly of FIG. 2 or 4 in a partially assembled state, wherein the first trim member 52 and the second trim member 54 are connected to one another. For simplicity, elements in fig. 4 or 5 that are the same or similar to elements shown in fig. 1-3 have the same reference numerals.

Referring generally to fig. 2-5, the first and

second trim members

52, 54 may each be provided with a finished side 60 and an unfinished side 62 on opposite sides of the fabric, e.g., for vinyl or synthetic leather materials, the finished surface has the appearance of leather, or for cloth fabrics, the finished surface is the obverse or "correct" side, as opposed to the unfinished or "wrong" side.

In one non-limiting example, the first trim member 52 is formed of a seating surface fabric material, such as vinyl, faux leather, or a first fabric cloth, and the second trim member 54 is formed of another fabric material, such as a second fabric cloth, similar to that used to cover the underside or non-visible area of the vehicle seat 10. In another example, both the first trim member 52 and the second trim member 54 are formed from a seating surface fabric material.

The first trim member 52 has a first edge 70 and a second edge 72 spaced from the first edge. The first edge 70 is connected or sewn to the seat bottom 12 or another trim portion on the seat bottom and extends laterally across the seat bottom 12 as shown. Although shown as being generally linear in fig. 4, the first edge 70 may have various shapes as desired to mate with adjacent upholstery on the seat base 12.

The second edge 72 of the first trim member 52 is opposite the first edge 70 and defines a series of tabs 74. As shown, the second edge 72 of the first trim member may be generally linear between the tabs 74, or may have different shapes or curves to correspond with various shapes along the rear region of the seat base 12.

The second trim component 54 has a third edge 80 and a fourth edge 82 spaced from the third edge. The third edge 80 is connected or sewn to the vehicle seat member 12 or another trim portion or cushion portion of the vehicle seat member or seat base. The third edge 80 extends laterally across the seat bottom 12 such that the second trim member 54 extends laterally across the seat bottom as shown. The third edge 80 may have various shapes as desired and is shown to mate with adjacent upholstery on the seat base, or may be substantially linear.

The fourth edge 82 of the second trim component 54 is opposite the third edge and defines another series of tabs 84. As shown, the fourth edge 82 of the second trim member may be substantially linear between the tabs 84. The second edge 72 and the fourth edge 82, which include the two sets of tabs 74, 84, are shaped and dimensioned to align and correspond with each other when the finished sides 60 of the first trim member 52 and the second trim member 54 are facing each other, such as during a sewing or other attachment process.

The fourth edge 82 of the second trim member is attached to the second edge 72 of the first trim member, such as by a stitching process. The flap 74 of the first trim member and the flap 84 of the second trim member cooperate to define pockets 56, wherein each pocket 56 is sized to receive at least a portion of a

respective anchor member

26, 28 for the child safety seat.

The seam 90 connects the fourth edge 82 of the second trim member to the second edge 72 of the first trim member. As shown in fig. 5, the seam 90 extends along the length of the second and

fourth edges

72, 82 and is spaced apart from the actual edges of the

trim members

52, 54 by the seam allowance. The seam 90 follows the contour or shape of the second and

fourth edges

72, 82 comprising the flaps 74, 84 such that the seam 90 is non-linear and turns as it follows the edges.

The seam 90 thus connects the flap 84 of the first trim member to the flap 84 of the second trim member to define the pocket 56. The flap 74 of the first trim member forms one side of the interior region of the pocket 56 and the flap 84 of the second trim member forms the other side of the interior region of the pocket 56. When not in use, the anchor bar 32 is at least partially received within the pocket 56 and positioned between the first trim member 52 and the second trim member 54.

The flaps 74 of the first trim member each have a distal end 75 extending between a first side and a second side 76. The first and second sides 76 and the distal end 75 are each defined by the second edge 72 of the first trim member. The flap 74 of the first trim member also has a base region 77 where the first and second sides 76 of the flap 74 join the main portion 78 of the first trim member. The base region 77 and the distal end 75 of the tab 74 each extend laterally for the first trim member 52 when the trim cover 50 is installed on the seat member. The tab 84 of the second trim member 54 is formed in the same manner.

For each pocket 56, the flap 74 of the first trim member 52 is folded along the base region 77 relative to the main portion 78 of the first trim member such that the first flap 74 is positioned between the main portion of the first trim member 52 and the second trim member 54 when installed, and the pocket 56 is arranged for use with the

anchors

26, 28. The fold region 79 of the flap 74 of the first trim member forms part of the opening 58 into the pocket 56, and the fold region 79 is shown in phantom in fig. 4 and generally corresponds to the seam 90 in the area between the flaps 74, 84. Thus, in addition to providing the seating surface 16 on the seat bottom 12, the surface or finished side 60 of the first trim member 52 also forms an interior surface of the pocket 56. The base regions 77 of the flaps of the first trim member 52 and the second trim member 54 cooperate to form the open area 58 for the pocket.

Fig. 2-3 illustrate the anchor rods 32 positioned within their associated pockets 56, with the arm 36 of each anchor rod extending through the opening 58 of the pocket 56. The seam 90 extends laterally and the opening 58 and fold region 79 of each pocket 56 also extend laterally and are aligned with the seam 90 in the area between the pockets 56. The pocket 56 extends longitudinally forward from the opening 58 with the distal end or bottom of the pocket corresponding to the distal end 75 of the flap disposed forward of the opening 58.

The tabs 74, 84 are sized such that the lateral width of each pocket 56 is greater than the lateral width of the anchor bar 32. The depth of each pocket 56, or the distance from the distal end 75 of the pocket to the fold area 79 of the first trim cover or the opening 58 of the pocket, is sufficient to conceal the anchor bar 32 when not in use, while not being so deep that it is difficult for a user to expose the anchor bar 32. In one example, the depth of the pocket 56 is approximately two centimeters and the width of the pocket 56 is approximately eight centimeters. In other examples, pockets 56 having greater or lesser depths and/or widths are also contemplated.

To expose or expose the anchor bar 32, such as for attaching a child safety seat, a user lightly presses the fold region 79 near the opening 58 with one or more fingers and pulls the fold region 79 longitudinally forward. Since the trim cover 50 is formed of a flexible material, the fold region 79 moves toward the distal end 75 of the pocket 56 until the cross bar 34 of the anchor is exposed. To re-cover the anchor bar 32, the user can move the fold region 79 of the trim cover over and above the cross bar 34 and slide or move the fold region 79 into the position shown in fig. 2 after being positioned over the anchor bar 32. Note that the seat back is positioned to cover the seat base 12 behind the seam 90 in fig. 2.

The trim cover assembly 50 is positioned such that the second trim member 54 is positioned between the frame member 24 and the seat base 12, and also between the seat base 12 and the seat back 14. The second trim member 54 is also positioned between the seat base 12 and the anchor 32 and bracket 30. As shown in fig. 2, the first trim member 52 and the second trim member 54 each extend laterally across the seat member 12. The tab 74 of the first trim member is positioned between the second trim member 54 and the main portion 78 of the first trim member 52.

Fig. 6 shows a flow diagram of a method 100 for forming the trim cover assembly 50 and for assembling the trim cover assembly to the vehicle seat assembly 10 according to one example. In other examples, various steps may be omitted, added, rearranged into another order, or performed sequentially or simultaneously. For simplicity, elements in fig. 6 that are the same or similar to elements shown in fig. 1-5 have the same reference numerals.

At step 102, a first fabric trim component 52 is formed with a first surface 60 extending between a first edge 70 and a second edge 72. The second edge has at least one tab 74 and in one example has a first tab and a second tab. The trim member may be cut from a fabric (e.g., a first fabric). The first surface may be the front or front face of the fabric.

At step 104, the second fabric trim component 54 is formed with a second surface 60 extending between the third edge 80 and the fourth edge 82. The fourth edge has at least one tab 84 to correspond to a tab of the first trim member, and in one example has a third tab and a fourth tab. The fourth edge 82 is sized and shaped to correspond to the second edge 72. The second trim component may be cut from a fabric (e.g., the first fabric or the second fabric). The second surface may be the front or front face of the fabric.

At step 106, the first and second

fabric trim components

52, 54 are arranged such that the first and second surfaces face each other and the second edge is aligned with the fourth edge. The seam 90 is then sewn to join the first fabric trim component to the second fabric trim component. The seam 90 extends along the second edge 72 and the fourth edge 82 including the flaps 74, 84 and follows the second edge 72 and the fourth edge 82 including the flaps 74, 84. In other examples, the first fabric trim component 52 and the second fabric trim component 54 may be joined by another method (e.g., a laser welding process, an adhesive process, etc.) to provide a connection similar to that provided by stitching and seams.

At step 108, the first fabric trim component 52 is partially unfolded relative to the second fabric trim component 54 along the seam 90 between the flaps 74, 84 such that the first pocket 56 is formed by the first and third flaps and the second pocket 56 is formed by the second and fourth flaps.

At step 110, the first edge 70 of the first fabric trim member is sewn or otherwise attached to the vehicle seat member or seat base 12 such that the first edge 70 extends laterally across the seat member and the first fabric trim member forms a portion of the seating surface 16 of the vehicle seat member.

At step 112, the distal end 75 of each of the first and second pockets is positioned between the main portion 78 of the first fabric trim member 52 and the seat member 12.

At step 114, the third edge 80 of the second trim member is sewn or otherwise attached to the seat member or seat base 12 such that the third edge 80 extends laterally across the seat member.

At step 116, the frame member 24 is disposed adjacent the seat member 12 and connected to or otherwise integrated into the vehicle seat assembly 10. A second fabric trim member 54 is positioned between the frame member 24 and the seat member 12. The frame member 24 has a first anchor 26 and a second anchor 28 for the child safety seat, wherein the first and second anchors extend from the frame member 24 toward the seating surface 16.

At step 118, the first anchor 26 is inserted into the first pocket 56 and the second anchor 28 is inserted into the second pocket 56. The first and

second anchors

26, 28 are concealed within the pocket 56 and by the seat back 14 and are not visible from the seating surface area 16 of the vehicle seat. As described above, the anchor rods 32 are easily accessible to a user by moving the trim cover assembly 50.

While exemplary embodiments are described above, it is not intended that these embodiments describe all possible forms of the disclosure. Rather, the words used in the specification are words of description rather than limitation, and it is understood that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, features of various implementing embodiments may be combined to form further embodiments of the invention.

Claims

1. A trim cover assembly for a vehicle seat, the assembly comprising:

a first trim member having a first edge for connection to a vehicle seat member and a second edge opposite the first edge, the second edge defining a first flap; and

a second trim member having a third edge for connecting to a vehicle seat member and a fourth edge opposite the third edge, the fourth edge defining a second flap, the fourth edge of the second trim member being connected to the second edge of the first trim member such that the first flap and the second flap cooperate to define a pocket sized to receive at least a portion of an anchor member for a child safety seat.

2. The trim cover assembly of claim 1, wherein a seam connects the fourth edge of the second trim member to the second edge of the first trim member, the seam connecting the first flap to the second flap to define the pocket.

3. The trim cover assembly of claim 2, wherein the first trim member has a finish extending between the first edge and the second edge to form a seating surface of the vehicle seat; and is

Wherein the finished surface of the first flap faces the second flap and is in an interior region of the pocket.

4. The trim cover assembly of claim 1, wherein said first trim member is formed from a first fabric; and is

Wherein the second trim component is formed from a second fabric.

5. A trim cover, the trim cover comprising:

a first trim member adapted to be connected to a seat member; and

a second trim member adapted to be connected to the seat member and to the first trim member, the first trim member and the second trim member cooperating to form opposing sides of a pocket sized to receive an anchor rod.

6. A vehicle seat assembly, the vehicle seat assembly comprising:

a seat member providing a seating surface;

the decorative cover of claim 5; and

an anchor connected to and extending from a frame member toward the seating surface, the anchor received within the pocket of the trim cover and positioned between the first trim member and the second trim member when not in use.

7. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 6 wherein the anchor has a cross bar extending transversely relative to the seat member for connection to a child safety seat.

8. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 6 wherein the first trim member is movable to expose the anchor bar from within the pocket.

9. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 6 wherein said seat member defines a recess;

wherein the anchor is positioned within the recess; and is

Wherein the trim cover extends over the recess.

10. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 6 wherein the second trim member is positioned between the frame member and the seat member.

11. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 10 wherein said seat member is a seat base and said seating surface is a first seating surface;

the vehicle seat assembly further includes a seat back connected to the seat base and defining a second seating surface;

wherein the second trim member is located between the seat bottom and the seat back.

12. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 6 wherein the first trim member and the second trim member each extend laterally through the seat member.

13. The trim cover of claim 5, wherein the first trim member has a first flap;

wherein the second trim member has a second flap sized to cooperate with the first flap to define a first side and a second side of the pocket; and is

Wherein the first flap is folded relative to the first trim member along a base region of the first flap such that the first flap is positioned between the first trim member and the second trim member.

14. The trim cover of claim 13, wherein the base region of the first flap cooperates with a base region of the second flap to form an opening for the pocket.

15. The trim cover of claim 13, wherein the first flap is defined by a distal end thereof extending between a first side and a second side thereof.

16. The trim cover of claim 15, wherein the base region and the distal end of the first flap extend laterally across the seat member.

17. The trim cover of claim 5, wherein the first trim member and the second trim member cooperate to form opposing sides of a second pocket sized to receive another anchor, the second pocket being laterally spaced from the pocket.

18. A method, comprising:

forming a first fabric trim component having a first surface extending between a first edge and a second edge, the second edge having a first flap and a second flap;

forming a second fabric trim component having a second surface extending between a third edge having a third tab and a fourth edge sized to correspond with the second edge;

arranging the first and second fabric trim components such that the first surface faces the second surface and the second edge is aligned with the fourth edge; and

forming a seam connecting the first fabric trim component to the second fabric trim component, the seam extending along the second edge and the fourth edge.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising:

deploying the first fabric trim component relative to the second fabric trim component along the seam such that a first pocket is formed by the first flap and the third flap and a second pocket is formed by the second flap and the fourth flap;

connecting the first edge of the first fabric trim member to a vehicle seat member such that the first edge extends laterally across the seat member and the first fabric trim member forms a portion of a seating surface of the vehicle seat member;

positioning a distal end of each of the first pocket and the second pocket between the first fabric trim component and the seat component; and

connecting the third edge of the second trim component to the seat component such that the third edge extends laterally across the seat component.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising:

disposing a frame member adjacent the seat member with the second fabric trim member positioned between the frame member and the seat member, the frame member having a first anchor and a second anchor for a child safety seat, the first anchor and the second anchor extending from the frame member toward the seating surface;

inserting the first anchor into the first pocket; and

inserting the second anchor into the second pocket.