Adjustable seatback recline angle and warning system
US10232740B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2220/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of correcting a seatback recline angle is provided. The method includes a vehicle seat having a seat portion and a seatback portion, wherein the seatback portion is configured to recline to a plurality of reclined positions. The method further includes the steps of (a) measuring a recline angle of a seatback; (b) comparing the recline angle of the seatback to a predetermined recline angle threshold; (c) determining if the recline angle exceeds the recline angle threshold; (d) providing a warning to a seat occupant when the recline angle exceeds the recline angle threshold, wherein the warning is configured to prompt a corrective action from the seat occupant; and (e) moving the seatback to a corrected position when the corrective action from the seat occupant is not received after a predetermined period of time.
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