Haptic vehicle seat

US7681949B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

• John F. Nathan · Hartland Township, US
• H. Winston Maue · Northville, US
• David A. Powell · Minneapolis, US
• Oliver J. Young · Birmingham, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 12, 2006
• Grant date: Mar 23, 2010
• Expiry date: Apr 20, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H02K5/00
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A haptic seat and system for use in imparting sensations to an occupant thereof. The haptic seat may be used to alert passengers of various operating conditions with some sort of tactile sensation, such as a vibration, pulse, shake, or other inducement that involves the occupant's sense of touch.