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Using foam for structural components of a seat assembly

US11530044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims

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Assignee

Safran Seats USA LLC · US

Inventors

Jason K. Smith · Breckenridge, US
Raul G. Reyes · Denton, US
Andrew B. Severance · Fort Worth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 20, 2016
Grant date	Dec 20, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 14, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/40
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Seat assemblies (200) including structural components (212, 222, 232) made of foam are described. A seat sub-assembly (210, 220, 230) can include a frame (214, 224, 234) and a foam support (212, 222, 232). The foam support (212, 222, 232) can be coupled to the frame (214, 224, 234) for receiving a load on the seat sub-assembly (210, 220, 230), dissipating at least half of the load, and dispersing the load through the frame (214, 224, 234).

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