Fully collapsing armrest insert with tunable tensioning elements
US9610873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/0428
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collapsible vehicular armrest substrate includes load-bearing strips extending across a gap defined within a support frame. A first tunable element secures the load-bearing strips in a support position on the support frame. A first tension-adjusting portion sets a predetermined first tension limit of the first tunable element. The load-bearing strips disengage from the support position when the first tunable element experiences an actual tension greater than the predetermined first tension limit.
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