Systems and methods of adjusting the hardness of a passenger seat
US11618348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2220/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable seat system for use with a vehicle, with the system including a cushion associated with a passenger seat of the vehicle. The cushion includes a support structure and a bladder encapsulating the support structure, wherein the support structure is formed from a porous foam material. The system also includes an actuator in communication with the bladder, wherein the actuator is configured to selectively adjust the hardness of the cushion by inflating and deflating the bladder.
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