Ventilated vehicle seat with blind coupling and related method
US10137807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/565
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A manifold is coupled to a foam core with a primary manifold opening with a blind coupling fixedly positioned adjacent the B-side of the foam core. Front and rear hook members extend from a coupling frame of the blind coupling. Front and rear lips are positioned on opposite sides of a blower opening with a domed framework. The front hook members are positioned relative to the coupling frame to hook the front lip to provide fore and aft positioning of the blind coupling relative to the blower opening. The front hook members are designed to slide laterally along the front lip and to cause the coupling frame to engage the domed framework to provide lateral positioning of the blind coupling relative to the blower opening.
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