Lear Corporation

Frank Unger

Alexander Sel

A vehicle seat is provided having first and second trim panels having an outer appearance surface. An illumination trim portion separates the first and second trim panels. The illumination portion has a pocket formed of translucent material and has first and second lateral flaps disposed on opposite sides of a central tunnel. A first seam secures the illumination portion to the first trim panel and to the first lateral flap. A second seam secures the illumination portion to the second trim panel and to the second lateral flap. A light conducting strip is inserted in the central tunnel of the pocket. A light source is in communication with the light conducting strip. Light from the light source is visible through the translucent material of the central tunnel.

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Oberding-Schwaig, Germany

Frank Unger