Patent · US Expired

Seat back adjustment mechanism

US7611199B2 · kind B2 · utility

42Cited by
8References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 5, 2004
Grant dateNov 3, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/986
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat for use by an occupant in a vehicle. The seat includes a seat base configured to be supported in the vehicle. A back frame including a first transverse member, a first side member and a second side member, wherein the first transverse member interconnects each of the side members at a location toward an upper end of the back frame. The back frame further includes a second transverse member interconnecting the first and second side members a spaced distance from the first transverse member. A compliant back member having a first end operably connected to the first transverse member and a second end operably connected to the second transverse member. A biasing member having a first end operatively engaging the compliant back member and a second end being anchored with respect to the back frame wherein when a seat occupant's back applies a force to the compliant back member, the biasing member applies a reaction force.

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