An occupant support for a vehicle includes a seat foundation fixed in position relative to a floor of the vehicle, a seat cushion adapted to support an occupant above the floor of the vehicle, and a cushion swivel system configured to control pivotable movement of the seat cushion relative to the seat foundation about a vertical pivot axis.
B60N 2/14 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable rotatable, e.g. to permit easy access
An occupant support for a vehicle includes frame including a bottom frame and back frame, a back support, and a bottom support. In a seating configuration, the back support is coupled to the back frame and the bottom support is coupled to the bottom frame. In a transition configuration, the bottom support is removed from the bottom frame.
A vehicle includes a vehicle frame and one or more occupant supports coupled to the vehicle frame. The occupant support includes a seat bottom arranged to overlie a floor of the vehicle and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom and arranged to extend upwardly away from the floor. The vehicle includes a restraint system configured to mount the seat bottom and the seat back to at least one of the floor and the rear wall of the vehicle frame and secure a seat occupant to the rear occupant support.
A heat mat is configured to provide conductive heat to an occupant in a vehicle. The heat mat includes a mat foundation, a conductive layer coupled to the mat foundation, and a conductor harness configured to couple the conductive layer to a power source. The heat mat is configured to be installed on a vehicle component. A method includes assembling the mat foundation, the conductive layer, and the conductive harness together.
B32B 37/24 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
A heat mat is configured to provide conductive heat to an occupant in a vehicle. The heat mat includes a mat foundation, a conductive layer coupled to the mat foundation, and a conductor harness configured to couple the conductive layer to a power source. The heat mat is configured to be installed on a vehicle component. A method includes assembling the mat foundation, the conductive layer, and the conductive harness together.
A heat mat is configured to provide conductive heat to an occupant in a vehicle. The heat mat includes a mat foundation, a conductive layer coupled to the mat foundation, and a conductor harness configured to couple the conductive layer to a power source. The heat mat is configured to be installed on a vehicle component. A method includes assembling the mat foundation, the conductive layer, and the conductive harness together.
H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. A cushion is included in each of the seat bottom and seat back. A stream of air is provided to at least one of the seat bottom and the seat back to provide a ventilated vehicle seat for a passenger seated on the vehicle seat.
A seat component assembly includes a structural body comprised of a natural fiber polypropylene material and an additional seat component attached to the structural body to provide a seat back or a seat cushion. A method of forming a seat component assembly includes forming a structural body comprised of a natural fiber polypropylene material and attaching an additional seat component to the structural body to provide a seat back or a seat cushion.
An automotive seat has a self-folding armrest to facilitate automated and complete folding of the armrest upon folding the seat. As such, at least one armrest is pivotally coupled to one side of the backrest, wherein the at least one armrest has a bottom surface. The seat comprises at least one guiding member adapted to be coupled to each side of a seat bottom where there is an armrest. The guiding member comprises an upper surface, such that folding of the backrest towards the seat bottom results in sliding of the bottom surface of the armrest over the upper surface of the guiding member. This facilitates automated folding of the armrest with respect to the backrest, without requiring any additional mechanism, and restricting contact of the armrest with a floor of the vehicle.
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
A spacer panel for a rear side of a seat backrest of a vehicle includes a support structure having a first end and a second end with a tapered section extending from a first portion of the support structure to the first end of the support structure. The support structure is configured to be attached to the rear side of the backrest of the seat. The spacer panel has a honeycomb plastic structure with a thickness varying along a length of the support structure from the first end to the second end of the support structure. A gap hider is associated with the seat such that when the seat is folded, an outer surface of the spacer panel and an upper surface of the loading floor of the vehicle remains in line and oriented at the same angle forming an extended load floor and also providing support to the gap hider.
An occupant support for a vehicle includes a device configured to enhance comfort and experience of an occupant while the occupant is using the occupant support. The occupant support includes a trim cover, a foam cushion underlying the trim cover, and an occupant-support pulse unit coupled to at least one of the trim cover and the foam cushion.
An occupant support for a vehicle includes a device configured to enhance comfort and experience of an occupant while the occupant is using the occupant support.
An occupant support includes a seat bottom, a seat back, and a cam. The seat bottom includes a side frame member. The seat back includes a headrest configured to fold about a headrest fold axis. The side frame member is rotatably coupled to the seat back and configured to rotate relative to the seat back about a side frame rotation axis. The cam is coupled to the side frame member and coupled to the headrest such that rotation of the cam causes the headrest to rotate about the headrest fold axis. Rotation of the cam about the side frame rotation axis relative to the seat back causes the cam to pull a connecting member which causes the headrest to rotate about the headrest fold axis to a folded position. The rotation of the headrest about the headrest fold axis occurs during the occupant support folding movement.
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
B60N 2/853 - Head-rests movable or adjustable tiltable characterised by their adjusting mechanisms, e.g. electric motors
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
B60N 2/874 - Head-rests movable or adjustable movable to an inoperative or stowed position
B60N 2/856 - Head-rests movable or adjustable tiltable movable to an inoperative or stowed position
B60N 2/832 - Head-rests movable or adjustable vertically slidable movable to an inoperative or stowed position
An occupant support for a vehicle includes a seat bottom arranged to overlie a floor of the vehicle, a seat back coupled to the seat bottom and arranged to extend upwardly away from the floor, and a seat mode-change system that allows the rear occupant support to adjust the seat bottom and the seat back to provide a storage space.
B60N 2/04 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
A rear row occupant support for a vehicle includes a seat bottom arranged to overlie a floor of the vehicle, a seat back coupled to the seat bottom and arranged to extend upwardly away from the floor, and a seat mode-change system that allows the rear occupant support to adjust its position to provide a storage space.
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
An occupant support for a vehicle includes a seat bottom arranged to overlie a floor of the vehicle, a seat back coupled to the seat bottom and arranged to extend upwardly away from the floor. The occupant support further includes a seat mode-change system that allows the occupant support to adjust the seat bottom and the seat back to provide a storage space.
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
A fluid-distribution system for use with one or more vehicle sub-systems in a vehicle includes a first transfer conduit, a second transfer conduit, and a valve unit. The first transfer conduit defines a first interior space and is coupled to a fluid source to receive and direct a fluid through the first interior space. The second transfer conduit defines a second interior space and is spaced apart downstream from the first transfer conduit. The valve unit extends between and interconnects the first transfer conduit and the second transfer conduit.
F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
F16K 1/14 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with ball-shaped valve members
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
B60R 16/08 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for fluid
An occupant support includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back is coupled to the seat bottom and includes a headrest and a backrest. The occupant support is configured to support an occupant resting thereon before, during, and after an impact force is applied to the occupant support.
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
An occupant support includes a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom and arranged to extend upwardly away from the seat bottom in a normal-seating configuration. The seat back is pivotable relative to the seat bottom between a plurality of positions. The seat back may be changed from an upright position to a folded-forward position.
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
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Vehicle seat having a docking station for a mobile device
A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom, a seat back, and a docking station for a mobile device. The docking station includes an adjustable height bracket and a reception surface. The reception surface is mounted to the seat back and has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The reception surface is configured to tilt independently of the seat back, and the adjustable height bracket is configured to move slidably across the reception surface from the first end towards the second end. This structure for a docking station helps improve within vehicle integration.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
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Vehicle interior panel assembly having a stowage tray for a mobile device
A vehicle interior panel assembly includes an in-vehicle support substrate and a stowage tray for a mobile device. The stowage tray includes a reception surface for the mobile device, and one or more sliders configured to attach the stowage tray to the support substrate. The one or more sliders are further configured to tilt the reception surface with respect to a sowed position for the stowage tray in the support substrate. This structure for a stowage tray helps improve within vehicle integration and support more flexible usability.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
An occupant support surface heater includes a foundation, a cover, an optional comfort layer, an activation layer, and at least one bus bar secured between the foundation and the cover. The foundation may include a foam pad and the comfort layer includes a conductive material mat that is contiguous with the foundation. The activation layer includes thermally conductive material in the form of an inorganic or organic nanotube structure to provide efficient thermal diffusion and heat delivery for the occupant support. The occupant support surface heater may be used to heat an occupant in the occupant support or to provide heat at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time in order to destroy live viruses or live bacteria at a surface of the unoccupied occupant support.
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
H05B 3/36 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs heating conductor embedded in insulating material
A vehicle seat is equipped with a display mounted on a reclinable seat back. The display self-adjusts to maintain a desired viewing angle when the recline angle of the seat back changes. The display is selectively locked or unlocked with respect to the seat back to move about a pivot axis. When a change in the recline angle is detected, the display is unlocked until the desired viewing angle is reestablished. Display movement relative to the seat can be damped rotational movement or motorized movement. A user can interact with the display to set or change the desired viewing angle.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
G01C 9/06 - Electric or photoelectric indication or reading means
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
A vehicle seat trim retainer that can be installed on a vehicle seat. The seat trim retainer includes a base retainer with a base retainer foundation and an inner flange. The base retainer foundation includes a stabilizing feature at one end and a base tip at an opposing end. The inner flange includes a C-shaped channel and a channel extender, with the channel extender including a channel flange.
A47C 31/00 - Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
A method and an apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a seat back movable between an upright position and a folded position, and a platform coupled to the seat back with a support mechanism such that the platform is movable between a plurality of use positions when the seat back is in the folded position. The support mechanism includes at least one member that is selectively detached from the platform to provide at least one of the plurality of use positions.
B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
A badge mounting system that helps promote proper installation of different badges for different vehicle trim variants. The system utilizes a set of trim assembly components that include: a badge having a plurality of badge studs protruding rearwardly in a first pattern; a trim layer having a plurality of trim holes corresponding to the plurality of badge studs and arranged in the first pattern; and a backing plate having a backing plate body with an outer perimeter circumscribing a plurality of recesses extending into the backing plate body, wherein the plurality of badge studs mate with a subset of the plurality of recesses that together form the first pattern, and wherein the first pattern of badge studs is arranged such that the badge can be mounted to the backing plate through the trim layer in only a single orientation of the badge relative to the trim layer.
A method and an apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a seat pad including at least one trench, a plurality of discrete fasteners positioned within the at least one trench, and a mat placed on the seat pad. The mat comprises a main portion that includes an electrical element and at least one extension panel extending outwardly from an outer edge of the main portion and being devoid of the electrical element. The at least one extension panel includes fastener openings with each fastener opening being aligned with one fastener of the plurality of discrete fasteners when the at least one extension panel is tucked into the at least one trench. A seat cover has an inner surface that faces the mat and includes an attachment feature that is aligned with the fastener openings. The attachment feature extends through the fastener openings and engages the plurality of discrete fasteners to secure the mat between the seat pad and the seat cover.
A seat frame side member includes a frame body and a structural attachment point configured to connect a seat feature to the seat frame side member. The structural attachment point includes a projection extending from the frame body to a distal end. The projection includes a seat feature receiving portion at the distal end of the projection and a seat feature seating portion between the seat feature receiving portion and the frame body, and the seat feature receiving portion has a cross-sectional thickness that is different from a cross-sectional thickness of the seat feature seating portion. The seat frame side member can have an anisotropic microstructure with a plurality of layers built by additive manufacturing.
B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
An occupant support a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back includes a backrest including and an upper-back adjuster coupled to the backrest at least partially movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The occupant support is at least partially covered in an outer trim including a backrest portion and an adjuster portion that moves relative to the backrest portion. The outer trim blocks view of an interior of the seat back.
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
An occupant support includes a vehicle seat mounted to a foundation frame for sliding the vehicle seat longitudinally in a vehicle. The vehicle seat is movable from a slid-back configuration to a forward-seating configuration and may be changed from a horizontal-use configuration to a tilted configuration for easy entry into or exit from a rear row of the vehicle. The vehicle seat may be locked in the tilted configuration.
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
B60N 2/10 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable tiltable
An occupant support includes a vehicle seat mounted to a foundation frame for sliding the vehicle seat longitudinally in a vehicle. The vehicle seat is movable from a slid-back configuration to a forward-seating configuration and may be changed from a horizontal-use configuration to a tilted configuration for easy entry into or exit from a rear row of the vehicle. The vehicle seat may be locked in the tilted configuration.
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60N 2/015 - Attaching seats directly to vehicle chassis
B60N 2/16 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
An occupant support includes a vehicle seat mounted to a foundation frame for sliding the vehicle seat longitudinally in a vehicle. The vehicle seat is movable from a slid-back configuration to a forward-seating configuration and may be changed from a horizontal-use configuration to a tilted configuration for easy entry into or exit from a rear row of the vehicle. The vehicle seat may be locked in the tilted configuration.
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
An occupant support may include a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom. In some embodiments, a leg support system is coupled to the seat bottom and configured to support an occupant's leg when in an extended position.
B60N 3/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of footrests
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
An occupant support a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back includes a backrest including and an upper-back adjuster coupled to the backrest at least partially movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The occupant support is at least partially covered in an outer trim including a backrest portion and an adjuster portion that moves relative to the backrest portion. The outer trim blocks view of an interior of the seat back.
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
An accessory mounting frame is attachable to various vehicle seat bases and allows for connection of a vehicle accessory when the vehicle seat is removed. The accessory mounting frame includes a first seat attachment projection, a second seat attachment projection, and an accessory fastener coupled to the first seat attachment projection and the second seat attachment projection. The first seat attachment projection has a first bearing surface that is configured to bear against a first portion of the vehicle seat base. The second seat attachment projection has a second bearing surface that is configured to bear against a second portion of the vehicle seat base. The first seat attachment projection and the second seat attachment projection are adjustable with respect to the accessory fastener.
An occupant support includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back is coupled to the seat bottom and includes a headrest and a backrest. The occupant support is configured to support an occupant resting thereon before, during, and after an impact force is applied to the occupant support.
An occupant support includes a seat frame and a seat pad coupled to the seat frame. The seat pad includes a cushion member fixed to the seat frame and an outer trim arranged to cover the cushion member. Portions of the outer trim are movable relative to the rest of the occupant support.
B60N 2/26 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles for children
B60N 2/32 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
B60N 2/28 - Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats of the vehicle
B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform
B60N 3/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of footrests
A seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back. At least one of the seat bottom and the seat back includes a trim cover having a seating surface and a plurality of individually-controllable massage elements underlying the trim cover. Each of the plurality of individually-controllable massage elements has a surface facing the trim cover, wherein at least a portion of the surface includes a heating layer selectively configured to generate heat.
An occupant support for a vehicle includes a seat bottom and a seat back. At least one of the seat bottom and the seat back includes an integrated article-drying system configured to dry articles.
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
F26B 3/00 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat
A47C 7/74 - Adaptations for incorporating lamps, radio sets, bars, telephones, ventilation, heating or cooling arrangements or the like for ventilation, heating or cooling
An occupant support includes a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom. An occupant support cushion is coupled to at least one of the seat bottom and the seat back.
A47C 31/00 - Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
An occupant-support base includes a seat assembly and a heater mat coupled to the seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat frame, a foam pad coupled to the seat frame, and a trim cover coupled to the foam pad. The trim cover is coupled to the seat assembly by one or more attachments. The heater mat is arranged between the trim cover and the foam pad and includes a carrier sheet and a heating element coupled to the carrier sheet. The heater mat is secured to the seat assembly with a fastener system.
An occupant support includes a vehicle seat mounted to a foundation frame for sliding the vehicle seat longitudinally in a vehicle. The vehicle seat is movable from a slid-back configuration to a forward-seating configuration and may be changed from a horizontal-use configuration to a tilted configuration for easy entry into or exit from a rear row of the vehicle. The vehicle seat may be locked in the tilted configuration.
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat bottom coupled to a floor of the vehicle and a seat back configured to pivot about a seat-back pivot axis relative to the seat bottom between an upright position and a folded-forward position. The occupant support further includes a seat-motion controller configured to control movement of the seat back relative to the seat bottom.
B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
A vehicle includes a front-row occupant support and a rear-row occupant support. The front-row occupant support includes a climate-control system arranged in the front-row occupant support. The climate control system is configured to provide a conditioned airflow moving from the front-row occupant support toward a rear-row occupant region between the front-row occupant support and the rear-row occupant support.
An infotainment system may include at least one display mounted to a vehicle seat, a connectivity module that operably couples the infotainment system to at least one mobile device, and a plurality of passenger-focused modules. The at least one display may mirror a display of the at least one mobile device, and the passenger-focused modules may operate in response to the at least one mobile device via the connectivity module.
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
A rechargeable tool holder is provided for mounting a wirelessly rechargeable tool into a recessed portion of a vehicle seat. The vehicle seat includes a seat frame, a seat bottom, and a seat back. The seat includes a power supply connection providing electricity from a vehicle power source. The tool holder includes a recessed portion of the vehicle seat, a tool retention member such as a clip, and a wireless charger located adjacent to the trim piece to provide wireless charging of the tool when the tool is mounted at the retention member. The wireless charger has an input power connection from the vehicle power supply to recharge the tool while mounted. The rechargeable tool or piece of equipment may be a flashlight, a rotary-actuated or linearly-actuated power tool, or any other suitable wirelessly-charged tool or piece of equipment for which the holder is configured.
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
An occupant support includes a seat frame, a seat cushion unit, and an airbag system. The airbag system includes an airbag unit coupled to the seat frame and an airbag chute coupled to the seat cushion unit. The airbag chute encloses the airbag unit and retains the airbag unit to the seat frame. The airbag chute includes a first chute flap, a second chute flap, and a zipper coupling distal ends of the first and second chute together in an installed position.
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
An occupant support having a seat cushion. The seat cushion includes a rear pad and a front pad selectively movable with respect to the rear pad between a retracted position and an extended position.
A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back includes a backrest and a headrest coupled to the backrest. The vehicle seat may be supplied with power so as to provide a powered experience to the vehicle seat. At least one device is coupled to the headrest and is supplied with power through the vehicle seat.
B60N 2/879 - Head-rests with additional features not related to head-rest positioning, e.g. heating or cooling devices or loudspeakers
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
An occupant support system includes a first vehicle seat and a second vehicle seat. The second vehicle seat is spaced apart from the first vehicle seat.
B60N 2/34 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a bed
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
A seatbelt buckle assembly is configured for attachment to a vehicle seat frame in a manner that permits a strap of the assembly to pass through narrow openings or gaps of the seat frame before a fastener is used for the attachment. A collar having a flange and a sleeve can be used to retain other buckle assembly components to the strap without the aid of the fastener. The assembly is particularly useful with fold-flat seats where the seatbelt buckle must fold together with the seat back and then be returned to a use position when the seat is unfolded.
B60R 21/04 - Padded linings for the vehicle interior
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
A47C 7/46 - Supports for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, profile"Ackerblom" profile chairs
An occupant support comprising a vehicle seat that includes a seat back with a seat-back cover arranged to extend around a seat-back cushion and a seat bottom that includes a seat-bottom cover arranged to extend around a seat-bottom cushion. The occupant support further includes a forced air unit configured to provide a pressurized flow of air to at least one of the seat bottom and seat back.
An occupant support includes a vehicle seat and an occupant support covering. The occupant-support covering may be configured to be selectively installed on the vehicle seat and an option of a user.
A portable armrest is manually convertible between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration and includes a lap portion, an arm portion, and a support portion. The support portion vertically spaces the arm portion from the lap portion when the lap portion is positioned on the lap of a seated user with the armrest in a deployed configuration, and the weight of an extended arm of the user is transferred to the lap when the arm is rested on the arm portion. The armrest is formed as a segmented panel including a plurality of rigid segments interconnected into a unitary piece by flexible joints along the perimeter of each segment. The deployed armrest enables users to relax their extended arms while bringing a handheld device into viewing range without lowering their heads. The armrest can be folded into a small packaging space for portability.
A47C 16/00 - Stand-alone rests or supports for feet, legs, arms, back or head
A47B 23/06 - Bed-tablesTraysReading-racksBook-rests characterised by association with auxiliary devices, e.g. line indicators, leaf turners, lampholders
A vehicle seat for supporting an occupant in the seated position in a vehicle may include a seat module including a base and a backrest projecting upwardly from the base. The vehicle seat further includes a headrest coupled to the backrest. There may be relative movement between the headrest and backrest.
A seat locking system for selectively locking a pivotable seat in a retracted position and in an extended position. The seat locking system includes a lock and a pivotable locking pawl adapted to selectively engage the lock.
A seat locking system for locking selectively a pivotable seat in a retracted position and in an extended position. The seat locking system includes a lock and a pivotable locking pawl adapted to selectively engage the lock.
An occupant support includes a vehicle seat and a sensor system coupled to the vehicle seat. The sensor system is configured to provide biometric data of an occupant of the vehicle seat.
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
An occupant support comprises a vehicle seat including a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom. The occupant support further comprises a heating system located within the seat back of the vehicle seat. The heating system may be configured to provide a heating sensation to an occupant resting on the vehicle seat.
H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
A vehicle seat height adjuster is configured to allow for a vertically oriented motor and spindle system. A ring-shaped lift plate allows the motor and spindles to pass through the lift plate, thereby allowing the lift plate to travel closer to the vehicle floor while eliminating the need for levered mechanical armature systems and complex transmission systems that convert motor rotation about a horizontal axis to vertical seat movement. The vehicle seat adjuster also offers pure vertical movement in the direction of the motor axis and has a relatively small footprint due in part to most of the components being located within a perimeter of the lift plate when retracted.
B60N 2/16 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
An actuation system for a vehicle seat includes a housing and a gear system located in the housing having one or more gears coupled together. The gears of the actuation system have a low actuation efficiency such that the gears move in response to a first input. The actuation system further includes an efficiency switch that may be activated so that the actuation system has a higher actuation efficiency.
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
An adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat includes an actuator and a driven member. The actuator is coupled to the driven member to cause the driven member to move or be freed to move in response to activating the actuator.
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups
F16H 1/06 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with parallel axes
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Analog signal conditioning with diagnostics for capacitive sensor elements
A system includes multiple capacitive sensors, a multiplexer, a programmable gain amplifier, an oscillator, a switch, and a controller. The sensors are coupled to the multiplexer, the multiplexer is coupled to the switch, and the switch is coupled to the amplifier and the oscillator. The controller may control the multiplexer to select each of the sensors. The controller may control the switch to activate the amplifier or the oscillator. The controller may measure voltage output by the amplifier or frequency output by the oscillator. The system may be included in an occupant support such as a vehicle seat.
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
A vehicle seat bottom comprises a seat cushion support pan including first and second arms respectively coupled to first and second lateral brackets of a seat bottom support frame by a pair of first and second fastening devices that extend in opposing transverse directions from the first and second lateral brackets. Each of the arms of the seat cushion support pan includes a ramped portion at a distal end thereof extending to a slot. Each of the fastening devices includes a transverse neck terminating in a head. In assembly, the heads of the first and second fastening devices snap through the slots in the first and second arms of the seat cushion support pan, and chamfered surfaces of the necks of the first and second fastening devices guide rotation of the seat cushion support pan around a pivot axis defined by the necks of the first and second fastening devices.
B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
An occupant support may include a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom. In some embodiments, a leg support is coupled to the seat bottom and configured to support an occupant's leg when in an extended position.
A vehicle seat includes a thermal comfort module installed in a recess of a foam cushion beneath a trim cover. The thermal comfort module includes an air duct, a thermoelectric device, a heat sink extending inside the air duct from the thermoelectric device, and an air mover that causes air to flow from the passenger cabin, through the seating surface, along the air duct and heat sink, and back out of the seat. In a seat cooling mode, the air flowing along air duct absorbs heat from one side of the thermoelectric device via the heat sink while the opposite side of the thermoelectric device absorbs heat from the trim cover via thermal conduction. The thickness of a foam cushion can be made greatest where most needed, such as at the rear portion of the seat bottom.
A vehicle seat includes a thermal comfort system including an air duct in a foam cushion, a thermoelectric device, a heat sink extending inside the air duct from the thermoelectric device, and an air mover that causes air to flow from the passenger cabin, through the seating surface, along the air duct and heat sink, and back out of the seat. In a cooling mode, air flowing along air duct absorbs heat from one side of the thermoelectric device via the heat sink while the opposite side of the thermoelectric device absorbs heat from the trim cover via thermal conduction. The air duct can be shaped to position the thermoelectric device near the seating surface for enhanced conductive energy exchange without the need for uncomfortable rigid ductwork.
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat frame, a seat pad, and a suspension system. The seat frame is adapted to couple with the vehicle for movement with the vehicle. The seat pad is adapted to provide a comfortable support interface. The suspension system provides relative movement between the seat pad and the seat frame.
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat mount, a seat, and a motion-sickness mitigation system. The seat mount is adapted to couple to the vehicle for movement with the vehicle. The seat is adapted to provide a comfortable support surface for an occupant of the occupant support.
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
An occupant support includes a seat coupled to a seat base. The seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back is coupled to the seat bottom to extend upwardly away from the seat bottom. Motion-sickness mitigation means facilitates relative movement between a support surface of the seat and the seat base.
B60N 2/52 - Seat suspension devices using fluid means
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/14 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable rotatable, e.g. to permit easy access
An occupant-support base includes a seat pan and a seat pad. The seat pan and the seat pad cooperate to support an occupant thereon. The seat pad includes a fixed portion and a movable portion that is configured to move relative to the fixed portion.
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat bottom coupled to a floor of the vehicle and a seat back configured to pivot about a seat-back pivot axis relative to the seat bottom between an upright position and a folded-forward position. The occupant support further includes a seat-motion controller configured to control movement of the seat back relative to the seat bottom.
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
An occupant-support base includes a seat pad and a pad-extension system. The seat pad includes a fixed portion and a movable portion that is configured to move relative to the fixed portion. The pad-extension system is configured to move the movable portion to fit occupants of different sizes.
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/18 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable the front or the rear portion of the seat being adjustable, e.g. independently of each other
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat bottom coupled to a floor of the vehicle and a seat back configured to pivot about a seat-back pivot axis relative to the seat bottom between an upright position and a folded-forward position. The occupant support further includes a seat-motion controller configured to control movement of the seat back relative to the seat bottom.
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
A passenger support includes a vehicle seat and a foundation frame having a lower track and an upper track. The lower track is coupled to a floor of a vehicle in a fixed position relative the floor. The vehicle seat is coupled to the upper track to slide back and forth relative to the lower track.
F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
B60N 2/08 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable characterised by the locking device
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
An occupant support comprises a vehicle seat including a cushion and trim positioned around at least a portion of the cushion. The occupant support includes an occupant-comfort system having a heat transfer station positioned in the seat cushion in spaced-apart relation to the trim and configured to move selectively heat to an occupant in a heating mode and away from the occupant in a cooling mode.
F25B 21/04 - Machines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Peltier effectMachines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Nernst-Ettinghausen effect reversible
A vehicle seat may be used in a vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a frame for attachment to the vehicle and a seat module which secures to the frame to mount the seat module to the vehicle.
B60R 16/08 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for fluid
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back is coupled to the seat bottom and arranged to extend upwardly from the seat bottom. The seat back includes a seat-back frame and a comfort integrator unit to be mounted to the seat-back frame, as well as a seat-cover shell that can be positioned over the mounted comfort integrator unit.
A vehicle includes an interior cabin space and a sound system. The sound system includes one or more speakers and sensors configured to change sounds emitted from the speakers.
An occupant support includes a seat and a seat cover. The seat is adapted to support an occupant resting thereon. The seat cover is coupled to the seat and arranged to lie between the occupant and the seat.
A vehicle seat may include a seat body having a seat base and a backrest arranged to extend upward from the base. The seat body may include an exterior covering. The vehicle seat may further include a comfort system disposed within the seat body and including a heating track configured to emit heat.
A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom, a backrest, and a headrest. The vehicle seat may be supplied with power so as to provide a powered experience to the vehicle seat.
A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat bottom is coupled to a floor of a vehicle to move relative to the floor. The seat bottom and seat back extend upwardly away from the vehicle floor and move relative to the vehicle floor.
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60N 2/04 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable
B60N 2/16 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
An occupant armrest is configured for use in a vehicle. The occupant armrest includes a substrate, a cover, and a thermoelectric module. The substrate is configured to support an arm of an occupant of the vehicle. The cover is arranged around the substrate. The thermoelectric module is configured to provide at least one of heating and cooling the arm of the occupant.
A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom to extend away from the seat bottom. The seat back includes a backrest an a headrest coupled to the backrest to locate the backrest between the headrest and the seat bottom.
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
A module for a vehicle seat comprises a drive cable, an actuator, and a transmission assembly. The actuator is coupled to the transmission assembly to drive the transmission assembly. The drive cable is coupled to the transmission assembly and moves as a result of the actuator being activated.
B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
B60N 2/23 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by linear screw mechanisms
F16H 19/08 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and oscillating motion
An occupant support includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat bottom is coupled to a floor of a vehicle. The seat back is coupled to the seat bottom to move relative to the seat bottom. The seat back includes a back rest and a headrest coupled to the backrest.
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a cushion, an air-permeable cushion cover, and a ventilation unit. The cushion is adapted to support an occupant on the occupant support. The air-permeable cushion cover is arranged around at least a portion the cushion. The ventilation unit is configured to selectively cool the occupant of the occupant support with convective cooling through the air-permeable cushion cover.
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat bottom, a seat back, and a sensory system. The seat bottom is coupled to a floor of the vehicle. The seat back extends upwardly away from the seat bottom. The sensor system is configured to monitor for fatigue of an occupant of the occupant support.
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B60W 50/16 - Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61B 5/18 - Devices for psychotechnicsTesting reaction times for vehicle drivers
A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnicsTesting reaction times
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
An occupant support includes a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom for movement about a seat-back pivot axis relative to the seat bottom between an upright position and a folded-forward position. The occupant support further includes a recliner configured to control movement of the seat back about the seat-back pivot axis relative to the seat bottom.
B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
A vehicle is adapted for movement along a roadway. A cabin of the vehicle is adapted for surrounding and supporting an occupant with movement of the vehicle. Systems of the vehicle control an environment within the cabin.
A61M 21/00 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60Q 3/70 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
A vehicle seat in accordance with the present disclosure includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back is coupled to the seat bottom to move relative to the seat bottom. The seat bottom is coupled to a floor of a vehicle and configured to move relative to the seat back.
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60N 2/18 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable the front or the rear portion of the seat being adjustable, e.g. independently of each other
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat bottom coupled to a floor of the vehicle and a seat back configured to pivot about a seat-back pivot axis relative to the seat bottom. The occupant support further includes a recliner configured to control movement of the seat back relative to the seat bottom and a recliner actuator configured to lock and unlock the recliner.
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
F03G 7/06 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using expansion or contraction of bodies due to heating, cooling, moistening, drying, or the like
A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back is coupled to the seat bottom to move relative to the vehicle seat. The vehicle further includes a support mechanism coupled to the vehicle and configured to vary support provided to an occupant sitting on the vehicle seat.
H02N 10/00 - Electric motors using thermal effects
F03G 7/06 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using expansion or contraction of bodies due to heating, cooling, moistening, drying, or the like
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back is coupled to the seat bottom to move relative to the vehicle seat. The vehicle further includes a support mechanism coupled to the vehicle and configured to vary support provided to an occupant sitting on the vehicle seat.
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a cushion, a cushion cover, and a thermoelectric unit. The cushion is adapted to support an occupant on the occupant support. The cushion cover is arranged around at least a portion the cushion. The thermoelectric unit is configured to selectively heat and cool the occupant of the occupant support with conductive heat transfer through the cushion cover.
F25B 21/04 - Machines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Peltier effectMachines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Nernst-Ettinghausen effect reversible
G05D 23/22 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means with sensing elements having variation of electric or magnetic properties with change of temperature the sensing element being a thermocouple
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat bottom coupled to a floor of the vehicle and a seat back configured to pivot about a seat-back pivot axis relative to the seat bottom between an upright position and a folded-forward position. The occupant support further includes a seat-motion controller configured to control movement of the seat back relative to the seat bottom.
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
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