Articulating mechanical thigh extension composite trim payout linkage system
US10046681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/0284
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat frame seat frame having a seat frame, a first and second extendable members disposed on a forward portion of the seat frame and operable between an extended position and a retracted position. Each of the first and second extendable members comprises a movable housing, a support base attached to the seat frame and slidably coupled to the movable housing, a trim cover stock partially disposed above an upper surface of the movable housing and having a first fixed upper edge and a second movable lower edge, and a linkage system operatively coupling the movable housing to the second movable lower edge of the trim cover stock to maintain tension on the trim cover stock as either of the first and second extendable members is operated between the extended and retracted positions.
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