17963372. VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY
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VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17963372 titled 'VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle seating assembly described in the patent application includes a seat base, a seatback, a track assembly, a front actuator assembly, and a rear actuator assembly. The assembly allows for movement between different positions by adjusting the front and rear actuator assemblies.
- Seat base with forward and rearward regions
- Seatback pivotably coupled to the seat base near the rearward region
- Track assembly with upper and lower tracks, where the upper track is movable relative to the lower track
- Front actuator assembly coupling the seat base to the upper track near the forward region
- Rear actuator assembly coupling the seat base to the upper track near the rearward region
- Potential Applications:**
- Automotive industry for adjustable seating in vehicles - Furniture industry for customizable seating options
- Problems Solved:**
- Providing adjustable seating positions for comfort and ergonomics - Allowing users to easily change the position of the seat for different activities
- Benefits:**
- Enhanced comfort for users - Versatile seating options for different preferences - Improved user experience in vehicles or furniture
- Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology: Adjustable Vehicle Seating Assembly**
- Optimizing Comfort and Ergonomics in Vehicles and Furniture
- Possible Prior Art:**
- Adjustable car seats with manual controls - Reclining chairs with mechanical adjustments
- Unanswered Questions:**
1. How does the track assembly ensure smooth and stable movement of the seating assembly between different positions? 2. Are there any safety features incorporated into the front and rear actuator assemblies to prevent accidental adjustments while in use?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base, a seatback, a track assembly, a front actuator assembly, and a rear actuator assembly. The seat base includes forward and rearward regions. The seatback is pivotably coupled to the seat base proximate to the rearward region. The track assembly is coupled to the seat base. The track assembly includes an upper track and a lower track. The upper track is movable relative to the lower track. The front actuator assembly couples the seat base to the upper track proximate to the forward region. The rear actuator assembly couples the seat base to the upper track proximate to the rearward region. The vehicle seating assembly is movable between a design position, a lowered position, a raised position, and a reclined-and-raised position by adjusting at least one component chosen from the front actuator assembly and the rear actuator assembly.
