Patent · US Expired

Vehicle seat having a seat proper of adjustable height

US6578920B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 2001
Grant dateJun 17, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/02253
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seat comprising a back and a seat proper which includes a rigid frame supported by a raising mechanism for moving the seat upwards or downwards, the raising mechanism being controlled by an actuator which comprises a tube provided with a nut and a screw which co-operates with the nut, the screw being provided with a free end situated inside the tube, the raising mechanism further comprising an elastically-deformable member for assisting the motor of the actuator. The elastically-deformable member is housed inside the tube of the actuator between the free end of the screw and a support element secured to the actuator tube.

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