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Vehicle seat bottom with independently deployable devices

A seat bottom, vehicle technology, applied in vehicle seats, vehicle components, vehicle safety arrangements, etc., can solve problems such as passenger performance damage

Active Publication Date: 2017-08-29
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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In the event of an occupant slipping beneath the lumbar portion of the seat belt, the ability of the seat belt to restrain the occupant is impaired

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[0045] Referring to the drawings, wherein like numerals indicate like parts throughout the several views, there is generally shown a seat bottom 44 of a seat 40 of a vehicle 30 . The seat bottom 44 includes a frame 70 , a first thigh support 50 , a second thigh support 60 and a controller 144 . The first thigh support 50 and the second thigh support 60 are each supported by the frame 70 and are independently movable to adjustable positions relative to the frame 70 . The first expandable device 110 is connected to the first thigh support 50 and the second expandable device 112 is connected to the second thigh support 60 . At least one inflatable device 130 is in fluid communication with at least one of the first expandable device 110 and the second expandable device 112 . The controller 144 is programmed to independently inflate the first expandable device 110 and the second expandable device 112 based at least on the adjustable positions of the first thigh support 50 and the ...

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Abstract

A seat bottom includes a frame, a first thigh support, and a second thigh support. The first thigh support and the second thigh support are each supported by the frame and independently movable relative to the frame. A first deployable device is coupled to the first thigh support, and a second deployable device is coupled to the second thigh support. At least one inflator is in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second deployable devices. The first and second deployable devices are each formed of thermoplastic elastomer and are inflatable from an undeployed position to a deployed position.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle seat bottom with independently deployable means. Background technique [0002] One possible event in a vehicle crash is a "skid". During a crash, such as a vehicle front-end crash, a skid occurs when the forces from the crash cause the occupant to slide under the lumbar portion of the seat belt. In the event of an occupant slipping beneath the lumbar portion of the seat belt, the ability of the seat belt to restrain the occupant may be compromised. [0003] At the same time, occupants demand comfortable vehicle seating. One aspect of comfort is adjustability, whereby passengers can change the position of various parts of the seat according to their preferences. [0004] There is a need for a measure of resistance to skidding that accommodates consumer demand for height adjustable seats. Contents of the invention [0005] According to the present invention, there is provided a seat bottom comprising: ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60N2/427B60N2/90
CPCB60N2/4279B60N2/42718B60N2/42763B60N2/62B60N2/914B60N2/427B60R21/207
Inventor 穆罕默德·夏那奇罗伯特·威廉·麦克科伊赵载昊科特尼·斯坦卡托
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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