Seat module electrification system
US6578912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/0264
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat module electrification system includes electrical contacts on the seat and electrical contacts on the module. In the preferred and illustrated embodiment the electrical terminals on the seat comprise conductive strips located proximate a pocket adapted to receive the module and the electrical terminals on the module comprise formed terminals having a conductive tip, the module terminals being arranged to engage the strips when the module is placed in the pocket. The module may be attached to the pocket in a variety of ways including a mechanical latch system or other fasteners. In one illustrated form of the invention, a switch is provided so that power does not pass to the strips unless the module is attached to the seat.
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