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Adjustable seat ramp utilizing active material actuation

US8100471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Jennifer P. Lawall · Waterford, US
Steven E. Morris · Fair Haven, US
Diane K. McQueen · Leonard, US
Paul W. Alexander · Ypsilanti, US
Nancy L. Johnson · Northville, US
Alan L. Browne · Grosse Pointe, US
Nilesh D. Mankame · Ann Arbor, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 25, 2009
Grant date	Jan 24, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 26, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2/4279
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable seat ramp adapted for use with a seat base and defining a first angle of inclination, includes a structure translatably disposed within or integrally formed with the base and presenting a first position, and further includes an actuator employing a shape memory material element and configured to cause the structure to translate to a second position, wherein a second angle of inclination is defined.

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