Vehicle seat bottom with independently deployable devices
US9738187B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/914
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat bottom includes a frame, a first thigh support, and a second thigh support. The first thigh support and the second thigh support are each supported by the frame and independently movable relative to the frame. A first deployable device is coupled to the first thigh support, and a second deployable device is coupled to the second thigh support. At least one inflator is in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second deployable devices. The first and second deployable devices are each formed of thermoplastic elastomer and are inflatable from an undeployed position to a deployed position.
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