Seat actuator control for lumbar support

DE112024003447T5Undetermined Publication Date: 2026-07-09TOYOTA MOTOR ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
TOYOTA MOTOR ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA INC
Filing Date
2024-08-20
Publication Date
2026-07-09
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Abstract

One or more actuators can be used to provide essentially continuous lumbar support to a seat occupant. An actuator can be functionally positioned relative to a lumbar region of the seat. The actuator can be caused to transform into an activated configuration to support a lumbar region of the seat occupant. The activated configuration of the actuator can be maintained to provide essentially continuous lumbar support.
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