Rotatable seat energy absorption
US9744933B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/027
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to a vehicle floor from a forward-facing position to a rear-facing position. The seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back. A seat belt assembly extends at least partially from the seat back. At least one airbag is incorporated into the seat belt assembly and is deployable when the vehicle seat is rotated to at least one of the rear-facing position and a position between the forward-facing position and the rear-facing position.
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