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Deformable armrest having a patterned array of channels

US10538182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2018
Grant dateJan 21, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/3026
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automotive armrest includes an elastic core defining a patterned array of channels extending therethrough such that the elastic core exhibits a predetermined target vertical stiffness and a predetermined target lateral stiffness different than the predetermined target vertical stiffness. The automotive armrest also includes a skin arranged with the elastic core.

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