Seat element and seating system

US8474908B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Schukra Geratebau GmbH · AT

Inventors

• Jan Petzel · Tübingen, DE
• Thomas Preiss · Mehlingen, DE
• Veit Stoessel · Koblenzer Straße, DE
• David A. Swan · Shoreview, US
• Renato Colja · Windsor, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 23, 2005
• Grant date: Jul 2, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 14, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/99
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a seat element (1) for a seat system, which extends substantially across an entire zone of a backrest and/or a seat area of a seat in a mounted state. Said seat element (1) comprises devices (12-21) for receiving functional elements in order to provide additional seat functions. Such a modular seat system makes it possible to create in a simple manner different fittings of a seat, especially a vehicle seat.