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Suspension device

US10384571B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 2017
Grant dateAug 20, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/02258
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Suspension device for a vehicle seat, comprising an upper suspension portion and a lower suspension portion, which are interconnected by a first swivel connector and a second swivel connector, and the first and the second swivel connector are pivoted in each case about a swivel pin in the case of an oscillating movement of the upper suspension portion relative to the lower suspension portion, wherein a first toothed wheel element which is rotatable about a first axis of rotation is arranged on the first swivel connector for adjusting a position of a first spring unit, by means of which a spring force and a spring rate of the suspension device can be changed, the first toothed wheel element being in operative contact with a second toothed wheel element which is rotatable about a second axis of rotation.

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