Inflatable structure

US11344126B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• VOLVO CAR CORPORATION · SE

Inventors

• Erik Hjerpe · Torslanda, SE
• Nathan Nuzzo · Stockholm, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 17, 2020
• Grant date: May 31, 2022
• Expiry date: Sep 30, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B32B2262/0276
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an inflatable structure transformable between a deflated state and an inflated state, the inflatable structure comprising a drop stitch fabric having a first layer and a second layer tethered by drop stitches. At least one layer of the first and second layers comprises a ridge formed by a folded portion of the one layer, secured by a fixation line. The disclosure also relates to a manufacturing method of an inflatable structure in accordance with the foregoing, and an inflatable seat comprising such an inflatable structure.