18295862. ADJUSTABLE SEAT AIRBAGS simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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ADJUSTABLE SEAT AIRBAGS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dean M. Jaradi of Macomb MI (US)
Mohammad Omar Faruque of Ann Arbor MI (US)
S.M. Iskander Farooq of Novi MI (US)
ADJUSTABLE SEAT AIRBAGS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18295862 titled 'ADJUSTABLE SEAT AIRBAGS
The abstract of this patent application describes an assembly that includes a vehicle seat with an upper airbag and a lower airbag that can move along tracks in opposite directions simultaneously.
- The assembly includes a vehicle seat with a seat back.
- A first track is mounted to the seat back for the upper airbag.
- An upper airbag can move along the first track.
- A second track is mounted to the seat back for the lower airbag.
- The lower airbag can move along the second track.
- A mechanical assembly is configured to move the upper airbag along the first track and the lower airbag along the second track in opposite directions.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for enhanced safety features in vehicle seats. - Transportation industry for improved passenger safety in various vehicles.
Problems Solved: - Enhanced safety features for vehicle occupants. - Improved crash protection in case of accidents.
Benefits: - Increased safety for vehicle occupants. - Enhanced crash protection in vehicle seats.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be used in the automotive industry to improve safety features in vehicle seats, potentially appealing to car manufacturers and consumers looking for advanced safety measures.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this assembly improve safety in vehicle seats? - This assembly enhances safety by providing improved crash protection through the movement of the upper and lower airbags along tracks in opposite directions. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond the automotive industry? - This technology could potentially be adapted for use in other industries where passenger safety is a priority, such as public transportation or aviation.
Original Abstract Submitted
An assembly includes a vehicle seat including a seat back, a first track mounted to the seat back, an upper airbag movable along the first track, a second track mounted to the seat back, a lower airbag movable along the second track, and a mechanical assembly configured to simultaneously move the upper airbag along the first track and the lower airbag along the second track in opposite directions.
