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Acoustic seal for vehicle seat

US10549661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

Mark Karges · Waldenburg, US
Kyle Smith · Montgomery Village, US
Mark Allyn Folkert · Farmington Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 31, 2017
Grant date	Feb 4, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 27, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60H2001/006
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seat and seating system is disclosed that includes a seat portion (e.g., seat bottom, seat back) defining a cavity with an inlet in fluid communication with a vehicle cabin and an outlet in fluid communication with an ambient environment. The cavity with the inlet and outlet provide an exhaust to allow air in the cabin to escape to the ambient environment when the air is pressurized due to, for example, a vehicle door closing. An acoustic seal is provided adjacent the cavity and is configured to seal at least a portion of the passageway to reduce or dampen sound from entering the cabin.

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