Adient has been granted a patent for a vehicle seat system featuring a flexible seatback structure and an adjustment device. This device modifies the seating surface contour by moving parts of the seatback toward or away from the occupant, enhancing comfort and adaptability. GlobalData’s report on Adient gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Adjustable vehicle seatback structure for occupant comfort
The patent US12049162B2 describes an innovative adjustment device designed for a seat system, particularly focusing on enhancing the seating experience by altering the contour of the seating surface. The device features at least one actuating element connected to a seat back structure that includes vertically extending ribs and valleys, along with laterally aligned rectangular blocks. These components are integrally formed with a flexible member, which is typically made from a thermoplastic elastomer. The adjustment device is engineered to modify the seating surface's contour, specifically targeting the lumbar area of the occupant. It can move portions of the flexible member both inward and outward, allowing for customizable support and comfort.
Additionally, the seat system incorporates a seat frame and an actuator or biasing device that works in conjunction with the adjustment device. A cable extends across the seat back structure, connecting to the adjustment device and facilitating the alteration of the seating surface's contour. The design includes lateral gaps formed by the ribs and valleys, ensuring that the blocks remain unconnected while still providing structural integrity. The cable can be positioned within grooves on the upper surface of the seat back structure, maintaining a coplanar and linear arrangement. This configuration allows for effective operation of the adjustment device, enhancing the overall functionality and comfort of the seat system in vehicles.
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