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Vehicle seat back having support members with integrated recliner heart

US9511698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJun 3, 2011
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/68
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seat back has first and second support members each having a central web and a rear wall extending therefrom. A seat base is operably connected with the first and second support members. A recliner heart operably connects the seat base with the first and second support members. A shear center of the first and second support members extends along an inside corner connection of the central web and the rear wall of the first and second support members and into the seat base.

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