Seat and backrest system for passenger car front and rear seats for conversion into a continuous flat sleeping surface
By employing flat upholstery and pneumatic elements, car seats are transformed into a continuous, padded surface with adjustable lateral support, overcoming the limitations of conventional bucket seats for sleeping or transport use.
WO2026115331A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-04ELLING CHRISTIAN
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ELLING CHRISTIAN
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-04
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing car seats, particularly bucket-shaped front seats, hinder conversion into a flat sleeping or transport surface due to their contouring and lack of adjustability, limiting their use when the vehicle is stationary.
Method used
Designing seats with flat upholstery and using pneumatic molding elements to adjust the seat height and side profile, allowing for a continuous, padded surface creation with or without recesses for the driver's seat.
Benefits of technology
Enables conversion of car seats into a flat, comfortable sleeping or transport surface with improved lateral support, addressing the limitations of conventional seats.
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Abstract
In order to convert the seats (2, 3, 4) of passenger cars into a flat sleeping or cargo surface as needed, the seat surfaces and backrests (5, 8-12) are configured with flat padding and, when required, brought into a comfortable shape offering greater lateral support by means of a pneumatic overlay, and the headrests (16) are configured to be foldable.
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