Composite seat back
US11440452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2205/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a seat back frame that has a composite body. The composite body includes a first side member and a second side member positioned on opposite sides of the composite body. The first and second side members include a recliner assembly at a lower end of each member. Each recliner assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a recliner sub-assembly. Each recliner assembly is welded or otherwise coupled to an extension that extends away from the recliner assembly along a respective side of the composite body. The extension may be stamped steel having a first end that is closer to the recliner assembly and a second end that is spaced from the recliner assembly. The first end of the extension has a width that is greater than a width of the second end.
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