Vehicle seat assembly with a front panel
US5294175A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/995
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat assembly with an extendable front panel is provided to increase the effective length of a vehicle seat cushion. The panel is deployed from a stowed position to a forwardly extending position in response to a predetermined deceleration occurring during a front impact collision of the vehicle. By extending the effective length of the seat cushion, a seat occupant will be prevented from falling to the vehicle floor forward of the seat cushion where additional injuries can be incurred.
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