Recliner adjustment utilizing active material sensors
US7823972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2209/883
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recliner including a power adjustment system operable at a first rate, and at least one sensor including an active material element, wherein the sensor is configured to determine an obstacle to adjustment and selectively retard the rate when the obstacle is determined.
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