Vehicle seat
US8403395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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13Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/4249
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat tensioner (14) for a vehicle seat (1,2) includes a restraint member (15) and means (16) for tensioning the restraint member. The restraint member (15) is connected between the seat and a vehicle in which it is mounted and the means for tensioning is operative to tension the restraint member to urge the vehicle seat towards the vehicle. The restraint member (15) may be a cable and the means for tensioning (16) a gas activated piston and cylinder device. Means for disconnecting the restraint member from the seat may be provided to enable the seat to be moved following deployment of the tensioner.
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