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US-2015375865-A1 · Dec 31, 2015 · US
Using resting load to augment active material actuator demand in power seats
US8998320B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8998320-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213535371-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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A power seat adjustment assembly comprising an active material actuator, adapted for use when a resting load is present within the seat, and configured to reduce actuator demand, and therefore actuator size and/or rating, by modifying the load to augment performance.
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What is claimed is: 1. A power adjusted seat assembly for use when a resting load is present within the seat, said seat assembly comprising: a seat base structure extendable and retractable between a first seat base length and a second seat base length wherein: the seat base structure includes a base frame and an angled flap pivotally connected to the base frame at a pivot axis defined laterally by the seat base structure; the angled flap defines a first panel and a second pane…
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- What does patent US8998320B2 cover?
- A power seat adjustment assembly comprising an active material actuator, adapted for use when a resting load is present within the seat, and configured to reduce actuator demand, and therefore actuator size and/or rating, by modifying the load to augment performance.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mankame Nilesh D, Lawall Jennifer P, Skurkis Richard J, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60N2/66. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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