Vehicle seat suspension with omni directional isolator
US7044553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/507
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat suspension apparatus that is mechanically simple, inexpensive, occupies little space, and operates effectively with force inputs from any horizontal direction. The preferred embodiment includes a base, an isolator, and a plurality of links connected to both the base and isolator so that the isolator is suspended from the base and can move or swing horizontally in all directions relative to the base. The isolator has an upper plate with two flanges that depend from the plate. The base is positioned directly below the upper plate and between the two flanges. The links are connected to the base and the flanges of the isolator by means of ball and socket connectors that permit the isolator to move in all horizontal directions relative to the base.
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