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Seat structure

US7044551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 2004
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/7064
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat structure includes a torsion bar 40 disposed along the width direction in the vicinity of the bottom end of a back frame 20, a pelvis supporting plate 50 is connected to the torsion bar 40, and a flat-type supporting member 60 for the seat back is engaged with the vicinity of the bottom end of the pelvis supporting plate 50 and strained. Slack of the flat-type supporting member 60 can be eliminated by the pelvis supporting plate 50 to enhance the appearance. Further, a vibration inputted from the seat back side, and vibrates as if patting on the back of the human body can be absorbed by an elastic force of the torsion bar 40.

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