Thin seat flex rest composite cushion extension

US9016783B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

• Johnathan Andrew Line · Northville, US
• Harry Zhong · Baltimore, US
• John Wayne Jaranson · Dearborn, US
• Daniel Ferretti · Wixom, US
• Grant A. Compton · Livonia, US
• Kevin VanNieulande · Fraser, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 24, 2013
• Grant date: Apr 28, 2015
• Expiry date: Jun 8, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/02246
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat defining a seating area and an actuation assembly. An elongate flexible member includes a first end pivotally coupled to the seat and a second end operably coupled with the actuation assembly. The elongate flexible member is pivotally moveable between raised and lowered positions and operable between a retracted position and an extended position. The elongate flexible member enlarges the effective seating area.