Multidirectional control apparatus for vehicular seat
US11230207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2040 |
Classification
- 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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