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Energy-absorbing seat assembly

US9434280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Fisher & Company, Incorporated · US

Inventors

Tobias Keller · Dittelsheim-Heßloch, DE
Walton H. Shurtleff · Brighton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 11, 2014
Grant date	Sep 6, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 11, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2/42736
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat assembly can include a base, a linkage assembly, a seat, and an energy-management assembly. The linkage assembly can be supported by the base and include a return plate supported by the base for rotation about a first axis of rotation. The seat can be supported by the linkage assembly for movement relative to the base along a generally arcuate path. The return plate can be operable to rotate relative to the seat about a second axis of rotation. The energy-management assembly can be supported by the base for rotation about a third axis of rotation and supported by the return plate for rotation about a fourth axis of rotation. The energy-management assembly can include a biasing member configured to resist the movement of the seat relative to the base along the generally arcuate path.

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