Support for vehicle seating assembly

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10967765-B2
Application number	US-201916267600-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Feb 5, 2019
Priority date	Feb 5, 2019
Publication date	Apr 6, 2021
Grant date	Apr 6, 2021

Abstract

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback with a frame assembly having first and second portions. A primary structure extends between the first and second portions and defines a seating surface. A secondary structure extends between the first and second portions. A retractor mechanism is disposed on one of the first and second portions and is selectively positionable in an unlocked, a locked, or a pre-tensioned position.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:
a seatback including:
a frame assembly having first and second portions;
a primary structure extending between the first and second portions and defining a seating surface;
a secondary structure extending between the first and second portions; and
a retractor mechanism disposed on one of the first and second portions and selectively positionable in an unlocked, a locked, or a pre-tensioned position, wherein the secondary structure includes a belt including a first end coupled to one of the first and second portions and a second end coupled to the retractor mechanism disposed on a respective opposing first or second portion, wherein the first portion includes a first longitudinal portion, wherein the second portion includes a second longitudinal portion, wherein the secondary structure includes a mat having a first edge aligned with the first longitudinal portion and a second edge aligned with the second longitudinal portion, wherein the mat includes a third edge, and wherein the belt is attached to the third edge of the mat.

2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein when the retractor mechanism is in an unlocked position, the belt is in a spooling position.

3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 2 , wherein when the retractor mechanism is in a locked position, the belt is in a fixed position.

4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 3 , wherein when the retractor mechanism is in a pre-tensioned position, the belt is in a retracted position.

5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 4 , wherein when the belt is in a retracted position, the belt includes a predetermined exposed length.

6. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the secondary structure includes a mesh mat.

7. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a cover assembly disposed around the frame.

8. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 7 , wherein the cover assembly comprises a first cover part and a second cover part.

9. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:
a seatback including:
a primary structure;
a secondary structure;
a frame assembly; and
a selectively positionable retractor mechanism coupled to the frame assembly and the secondary structure; and

a controller in communication with the selectively positionable retractor mechanism and configured to receive an input and to activate a pre-tensioner disposed in the retractor mechanism to retract the secondary structure in response to the input, wherein the controller is disposed in an airbag circuit and wherein the controller selectively activates the pre-tensioner in response to an airbag activation signal.

10. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 9 , wherein the controller selectively activates the pre-tensioner in response to a deceleration signal.

11. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:
a seatback including:
a frame assembly including first and second portions;
a primary structure defining a seating surface coupled to the frame assembly;
a secondary structure coupled to the frame assembly;
a belt extending between the first and second portions and coupled to the secondary structure; and
a retractor mechanism disposed on one of the first and second portions of the frame assembly and receiving an end of the belt, wherein the retractor mechanism is selectively activated to adjust a position of the belt and the secondary structure, wherein during standard driving conditions, if the retractor mechanism is in an unlocked position, the belt is in a spooling position.

12. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 11 , wherein the belt is selectively positionable in at least one of a spooling position, a fixed position, and a retracted position.

13. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 11 , wherein the primary structure comprises a see-through material.

14. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 13 , wherein the secondary structure comprises a see-through material.

15. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 11 , wherein the secondary structure is fastened to a cross member of the frame assembly.

Assignees

• Ford Global Tech Llc

Inventors

• Hoernke Spencer Robert
• Line Johnathan Andrew
• Dunham Scott Holmes
• Moua Jimmy

Classifications

• B60R2022/3421

  with means for locking the belt reel in a non-use position, e.g. for seat mounted retractor when the seat is in a non-locked condition · CPC title

• B60R22/26

  secured to the seat · CPC title

• B60R22/3416

  Unlocking devices for retractors (B60R22/3405 takes precedence) · CPC title

• B60N2/42 Primary

  the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats (for protecting children B60N2/26; arm-rests B60N2/75; head-rests B60N2/888) · CPC title

• B60N2/4228 Primary

  due to impact coming from the rear · CPC title