Vehicle seating system
US11801776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0089
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seating system includes a seatback pivotally coupled to a seat base. The seatback is operable between an upright position and a reclined position. A lift assembly is operably coupled to the seat base. The lift assembly is operable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. A position sensor is coupled to the lift assembly via a ball joint, wherein the ball joint and the position sensor adjust with movement of the lift assembly. A seat controller communicatively is coupled to the position sensor, wherein the seat controller determines if the lift assembly is in the disengaged position or has moved to the engaged position based on position data received from the position sensor.
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