Integrated under-seat interior lighting for a motor vehicle seat
US7293831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q3/233
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A powered adjustable seat assembly for a motor vehicle includes a seat, an adjuster mechanism operatively connected to the seat to adjust the seat, a controller operatively connected to the drive motor of the adjuster mechanism to selectively adjust the seat, and a plurality of lights located below the seat and operatively connected to the controller to selectively illuminate the lights upon predetermined conditions. The lights are secured to a moving portion of the adjuster mechanism so that the lights move with the seat. Preferably, one of the lights is positioned to direct illumination in a forward direction toward operator pedals, one of the lights is positioned to direct illumination in a rearward direction toward a rear seat, and one of the lights is positioned to direct light in a lateral direction toward a vehicle door.
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