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Variable section bench for seat

US11117502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2017
Grant dateSep 14, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D11/0619
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A variable section bench for a vehicle seat includes: an upper layer, a middle layer, and a lower layer. The variable section bench also includes at least one frame interface portion comprising a fore-aft section, at least one cantilevered portion comprising a fore-aft section, and a seating surface that extends along a full length of the vehicle seat in a lateral direction for a plurality of passengers. The at least one frame interface portion of the variable section bench includes increased thickness compared to the at least one cantilevered portion.

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