Integrated independent thigh supports

US9776543B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

• Johnathan Andrew Line · Northville, US
• Marcos Silva Kondrad · Chesterfield Township, US
• David Frederick Lyons · Owosso, US
• Kevin Wayne Preuss · Berkley, US
• Daniel Ferretti · Wixom, US
• Christian J. Hosbach · Taylor, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 25, 2016
• Grant date: Oct 3, 2017
• Expiry date: Apr 8, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/02253
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seating assembly has a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The lower seat comprises a cushion frame assembly connected to a vehicle floor and a cushion leg jounce bracket comprising a base and a paddle connected with the cushion frame assembly. The paddle extends upwardly and forwardly to form a vertical gap between a distal end of the paddle and a forward portion of the cushion frame assembly to provide independent and resilient support for an occupant's thighs. A cushion foam assembly is disposed above and is attached to the cushion frame, a forward portion of the cushion foam assembly being supported by the paddle of the cushion leg jounce bracket.