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Adjustable seat assembly

US9845026B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 2015
Grant dateDec 19, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/45022
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat assembly is provided with a seat cushion adapted to be mounted for translation. A seat back is adapted to be pivotally mounted adjacent the seat cushion. At least one actuator is operably connected to at least one of the seat cushion and the seat back for adjustment of at least one of a plurality of settings of the seat assembly. A controller is in electrical communication with the at least one actuator and configured to: receive a data input indicative of occupant anthropometry data, receive a mode selection input indicative of a selected seat positioning mode, compare the data input with predetermined data ranges for the selected seat positioning mode, and adjust at least one of the plurality of settings of the at least one actuator to a predetermined setting based on the predetermined data range.

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