Active seat bolster adjustment based on occupant pressure map and method
US10464455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2220/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for actively adjusting an adjustable component in a vehicle seat includes the steps of: (1) providing a seat assembly having a seat portion with first and second side bolsters disposed on opposite sides of the seat portion, first and second adjustable components and first and second sensors disposed in the first and second side bolsters, and a controller operably coupled to both the first and second adjustable components and the first and second sensors; (2) detecting a pressure value using one of the first and second sensors; (3) determining if the pressure value exceeds a threshold value; and moving an articulating support plate of the adjustable component associated with the sensor detecting the pressure value towards an extended position from a retracted position to a degree commensurate with pressure value detected.
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