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Multidirectional control apparatus for vehicular seat

US11230207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2020
Grant dateJan 25, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2040

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

Abstract

A multidirectional control apparatus for a vehicular seat is provided to perform anteroposterior tilting, lateral tilting, control of height and tilting in other directions in consideration of the body size of a passenger and the traveling environment. The multidirectional control apparatus improves passenger comfort by tilting the seat in a lateral direction when entering or exiting a vehicle, prevents the passenger from leaning to one side by tilting the seat in a lateral direction during turning of the vehicle, and offers a safety function of protecting the passenger by inclining the seat in the direction of a collision in the event of a collision of the vehicle.

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