Electronic control system with torque and/or speed boost for motor vehicle seats
US7342370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2210/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor vehicle seat adjuster includes a DC motor and a control system operably connected to the motor to control seat motion to a desired motion profile. Power to the motor is variable from less than 100% of normal power to greater than 100% of normal power. The desired motion profile preferably includes a normal operating power and a boost operating power and the control system automatically increases motor power to the boost operating power after one of a predetermined period of time, a predetermined distance of travel, or a predetermined sensed condition. Parameters of the motion profile are preferably customizable.
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