18602476. PAD WITH SPEAKER RETENTION BRACKET simplified abstract (LEAR CORPORATION)
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PAD WITH SPEAKER RETENTION BRACKET
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Inventor(s)
[[:Category:Frank St�wesand of Oberding-Schwaig (DE)|Frank St�wesand of Oberding-Schwaig (DE)]][[Category:Frank St�wesand of Oberding-Schwaig (DE)]]
Klaus Lamecker of Oberding-Schwaig (DE)
Martin Bahnemann of Oberding-Schwaig (DE)
[[:Category:Holger Schr�dersecker of Oberding-Schwaig (DE)|Holger Schr�dersecker of Oberding-Schwaig (DE)]][[Category:Holger Schr�dersecker of Oberding-Schwaig (DE)]]
Philipp Von Massow of Oberding-Schwaig (DE)
PAD WITH SPEAKER RETENTION BRACKET - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18602476 titled 'PAD WITH SPEAKER RETENTION BRACKET
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a vehicle seat with a speaker cavity in the seat pad to hold a speaker assembly, allowing sound to be transmitted through the foam material to the occupant.
- Speaker cavity formed in the seat pad to hold a speaker assembly.
- Speaker retention bracket co-molded with the pad to retain the speaker assembly in the cavity.
- Retention bracket has features to secure the speaker assembly in place.
- Acoustic radiation can pass through the foam material to reach the seated occupant.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in various vehicle seating applications where integrated speakers are desired for enhanced audio experiences.
Problems Solved: This innovation solves the problem of securely mounting speaker assemblies in vehicle seats while allowing sound to be transmitted effectively to occupants.
Benefits: - Enhanced audio experience for vehicle occupants. - Secure mounting of speaker assemblies in seat pads. - Efficient transmission of sound through foam material.
Commercial Applications: The technology could be applied in automotive seating systems, entertainment vehicles, and other settings where integrated speakers in seats are desired for improved audio experiences.
Prior Art: Readers interested in prior art related to this technology could explore patents or research on integrated speaker systems in vehicle seats.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in integrated speaker systems in vehicle seats to understand the latest trends and developments in this field.
Questions about Integrated Speaker Systems in Vehicle Seats: 1. How does the co-molding of the speaker retention bracket with the seat pad improve the overall durability of the speaker assembly? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating speaker systems into vehicle seats, and how does this technology address them?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle seat is provided with a seat pad formed of a foam material defining a seating surface for supporting an occupant and a rear surface opposite the seating surface. A speaker cavity for receiving a speaker assembly is formed in the pad and extends from the rear surface toward the seating surface. At least one speaker retention bracket is disposed in the speaker cavity. The retention bracket is co-molded with the pad so at least a portion of the retention bracket is encapsulated in foam material to retain the bracket in the cavity, the retention bracket having at least one retention feature extending within the cavity to cooperate with the speaker assembly and retain the speaker assembly in the pad. The speaker retention bracket is configured to mount a speaker assembly within the cavity to allow acoustic radiation to be transmitted through the foam material to a seated occupant.
