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Flexible noise cover for a ventilated seat

US7802843B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

Christer Andersson · Mölndal, SE
Torbjorn Andersson · Karlskrona, SE
Hans Kesselman · Uddevalla, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 13, 2008
Grant date	Sep 28, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 13, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2/5657
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a vehicle seat assembly having a lower seat assembly and a seat back assembly, the lower seat and seat back assemblies having an exterior surface and an interior region. The vehicle seat includes a ventilation system configured to move air through body-side openings in the exterior surface, the ventilation system comprising a fan and one or more fan openings, the fan openings providing fluid communication between the fan and an exterior of the seat assembly through the exterior surface. The vehicle seat also includes a flexible noise cover, mounted on the vehicle seat assembly, defining the fan openings.

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