Thin seat leg support system and suspension

US9016784B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

• Johnathan Andrew Line · Northville, US
• Daniel Ferretti · Wixom, US
• John Wayne Jaranson · Dearborn, US
• Grant A. Compton · Livonia, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 24, 2013
• Grant date: Apr 28, 2015
• Expiry date: Jun 27, 2033

Classification

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

Abstract

A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat defining a seating area. An internal flex member is disposed in the seat. An external flex member is proximate a forward edge of the seat. A first actuation assembly is operably coupled to the internal flex member to raise a portion of the seat. A second actuation assembly translates the external flex member between a retracted position and an extended position that enlarges the effective seating area.