Patent · US Expired

Vehicle seat

US4883318A · kind A · utility

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6References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 13, 1987
Grant dateNov 28, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 13, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S297/01
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved vehicle seat comprising a cushion member formed of foam material is disclosed which is provided with a frame-like shape-retaining member of a wire material embedded within the cushion member. The shape-retaining member includes a buttocks support element to which a peripheral element is pivotably connected for up and down rotation with respect to the buttocks support section to provide a continuous top sitting surface for the buttocks support element and the movable peripheral support sections.

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