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Deformable armrest having a patterned array of channels

US9994137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2016
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/3026
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automotive armrest includes an elastic core defining a patterned array of channels extending therethrough such that the elastic core exhibits a predetermined target vertical stiffness and a predetermined target lateral stiffness different than the predetermined target vertical stiffness. The automotive armrest also includes a skin arranged with the elastic core.

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