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Adjustable cushioned intermediate system for seat, in particular for vehicle seat

US8308216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2008
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2210/50
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable cushioned intermediate system for vehicle seats may have at least four shock absorbers, at least four actuators and at least one accelerometer and/or as many loading cells as shock absorbers and a control unit suitable for controlling the actuators. On the basis of the information obtained from the accelerometer and/or from the loading cells, as to oppose the stresses affecting the seat and improve the comfort of the passenger.

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