OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001870

Method and device for mounting a headrest for a vehicle seat

Published: 2026-09-15T19:09:11.121598Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001870
Categories: Manufacturing & Assembly Equipment > Assembly Systems

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ABSTRACT

A method for the semi-automated assembly of a headrest for a vehicle seat,
including the following method steps: feeding a cover stretched in a holder of
the headrest to a conveying device, which cover includes an opening, such that
an edge region of the opening is held open by the holder in such a way that a
head box can be inserted into an inner space of the cover; transporting the
holder in the conveying device to at least one workstation; feeding and
mounting of an upholstered part; orienting seam edges of the cover; automatic
assembly of a head box assembly in an inner space of the pocket-like cover;
closing the opening of the cover; removing the headrest from the holder;
removing the holder from the conveying device; and performing an ironing
process.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001870
Published 2026-09-15T19:09:11.121598Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001870