Seat assembly having interchangeable cartridge assemblies for adjustable comfort settings
US11420567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0082
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat assembly includes a seatback having a cushioned component pivotally coupled to the seatback and operable between deployed and retracted positions. The cushioned component includes an interior cavity. A rack assembly is positioned within the interior cavity and includes a forward-most rack with a first receiving area. The rack assembly further includes a rearward-most rack having a second receiving area. A first cartridge assembly is removeably received in the first receiving area of the rack assembly. A second cartridge assembly is removeably received in the second receiving area of the rack assembly. The rack assembly may also include one or more intermediate rack assemblies positioned between the forward-most and rearward-most rack assemblies for supporting other intermediate cartridge assemblies. Each cartridge assembly includes a different density profile for providing variated comfort settings to the seatback of the seat assembly.
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