Vehicle seating assembly with manual independent thigh supports
US9421894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2205/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base. First and second independent thigh supports are pivotally coupled to the seat base. A support rod extends below the first and second independent thigh supports and is operably coupled to each of the first and second independent thigh supports by a gasket member and a bracket. A first spring member includes a body portion in abutting contact with an underside of the first independent thigh support and includes legs engaged with the support rod. The first spring member biases the first independent thigh support to a raised position. A second spring member includes a body portion in abutting contact with an underside of the second independent thigh support and includes legs engaged with the support rod. The second spring member biases the second independent thigh support to a raised position.
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