Adjustable ergonomic back for a seat
US7559607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/986
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable ergonomic back for a seat is disclosed. The back has a plurality of back cushions, each cushion having at least one adjustment area. It further comprises a structural shell having a plurality of voids therein. A plurality of thin flexible elements are located between the back cushions and the structural shell, each flexible element being attached to the structural shell. Each of the flexible elements has a front surface and a back surface, the front surface being in contact with a respective adjustment area of one of the plurality of back cushions. The back further has a plurality of actuators located between the flexible elements and the structural shell, each of the actuators being in contact with one of the respective back surfaces of the flexible elements and exerting a pressure on the back surface.
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