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Adjustable upper seatback module

US10035442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 25, 2016
Grant dateJul 31, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2002/899
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seating assembly has a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The seatback has a lower stationary seatback base portion having a seatback frame assembly, and an upper movable seatback hood module vertically adjustable relative the lower stationary portion. The upper movable seatback hood module has an upper seatback slide bracket, and a plurality of rail guides slidably engaging a rail. An electric motor drive unit engages a driven member to vertically adjust the upper movable seatback hood module relative the lower stationary portion when the electric motor drive unit is actuated.

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