公开(公告)号：US20190263302A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US16406139

申请日：2019-05-08

Applicant: Winsen C. ZOUZAL ,  LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： Ashford Allen GALBREATH ,  Terry O'BANNON ,  Jennifer BADGLEY ,  Asad S. ALI ,  Gerald Steven LOCKE ,  Thomas S. HICKS ,  Mark WEAVER ,  Winsen C. ZOUZAL ,  Richard L. HARBAUGH

IPC: B60N2/64 ,  B60N2/90

Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided, in at least one embodiment, comprising a seatback comprising a cushion having a first hardness, and a pneumatic thoracic support structure positioned adjacent the cushion. In at least one embodiment, the pneumatic thoracic support structure comprises a first bladder selectively inflatable to provide a first area having a second hardness higher than the first hardness, with the first area being disposed along a thoracic region of a user's spine when a user is seated in the seat to provide support to at least a portion of the thoracic region of the user's spine.

公开(公告)号：US20150352990A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14575474

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Lear Corporation

Inventor： Winsen C. ZOUZAL ,  Ashford Allen GALBREATH ,  Gerald PATRICK ,  Karl HENN ,  Kim KRULEK ,  Michelle A. PERENY ,  Samuel HANLON

IPC: B60N2/66 ,  B60N2/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  A47C7/46

CPC classification number: B60N2/665 ,  A47C4/54 ,  A47C7/467 ,  A47C31/126 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/13004 ,  G05B2219/2637

Abstract: A seat assembly is provided with a seat cushion and a pivotal seat back. Sensors are connected to the seat cushion and/or the seat back to detect a seating position. An actuator is connected to the seat cushion and/or the seat back for adjustment. A controller is configured to receive data from the plurality sensors, compare the data to determine if the occupant is seated evenly, and adjust the actuator to balance the occupant posture seating position. The controller is in electrical communication with an inflation device to inflate a first air bladder assembly in a thoracic region of the seat back. A second air bladder assembly oriented in a lumbar region, a sacrum region, and/or a scapular region of the seat back is inflated after initiating inflation of the first air bladder assembly for sequential posture alignment.

Abstract translation: 座椅组件设置有座垫和枢转座椅靠背。 传感器连接到座垫和/或座椅靠背以检测座椅位置。 致动器连接到座垫和/或座椅靠背用于调节。 控制器被配置为从多个传感器接收数据，比较数据以确定占用者是否均匀坐着，并且调整致动器以平衡乘客姿势就座位置。 控制器与充气装置电连通，以使座椅靠背的胸部区域中的第一气囊组件膨胀。 定位在腰部区域，骶骨区域和/或座椅靠背的肩胛骨区域中的第二气囊组件在启动第一气囊组件的充气以进行顺序姿势对准之后被充气。

公开(公告)号：US20170101042A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US14878719

申请日：2015-10-08

Applicant: Winsen C. ZOUZAL ,  Lear Corporation

Inventor： Winsen C. ZOUZAL ,  Ashford Allen GALBREATH ,  Aisha Enid JOHNSON ,  Gerald PATRICK ,  Michelle A. PERENY

IPC: B60N2/66 ,  B60N2/02 ,  B60N2/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/665 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/0244 ,  B60N2/66 ,  B60N2/914 ,  B60N2002/0268

Abstract: A seat assembly is provided with a seat bottom and a seat back mounted adjacent the bottom. A first actuator is operably connected to the seat back for applying a first pressure to a seated occupant at a first height. A second actuator is laterally offset from the first actuator and operably connected to the seat back for applying a second pressure to the occupant at a second height. The first and second actuators are operable to provide an asymmetric comfort position to the occupant. The asymmetric comfort position may set the first pressure different than the second pressure or set the first height different than the second height.

公开(公告)号：US20150351692A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14560487

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: Lear Corporation

Inventor： Michelle A. PERENY ,  Samuel R. HANLON ,  Michael R. POWELL ,  Ashford Allen GALBREATH ,  Richard L. HARBAUGH ,  Terry O'BANNON ,  Gerald PATRICK ,  Karl HENN

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/103 ,  B60N2/22 ,  A61B5/11 ,  B60N2/44 ,  B60N2/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/6891 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/1116 ,  A61B5/486 ,  A61B5/6893 ,  A61B5/742 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/0248 ,  B60N2/22 ,  B60N2002/0268

Abstract: A seat assembly is provided with a seat cushion, a seat back, and a head restraint. A plurality of sensors is operably connected to at least one of the seat cushion and the seat back to detect a seating position of an occupant. A media device is provided. A controller is in electrical communication with the plurality of sensors and the media device, and is configured to receive data from the plurality sensors, compare the data to determine if the occupant is seated evenly, and operate the media device to inform the occupant of an uneven posture seating position. A computer-program product is programmed for automatically displaying a pressure distribution upon a seat assembly. The displayed pressure distribution of the seat assembly is from measured pressure values from a plurality of sensors in a plurality of zones of the seat assembly.

Abstract translation: 座椅组件设置有座垫，座椅靠背和头枕。 多个传感器可操作地连接到座垫和座椅靠背中的至少一个，以检测乘员的就座位置。 提供了一种媒体设备。 控制器与多个传感器和媒体设备电通信，并且被配置为从多个传感器接收数据，比较数据以确定乘客是否均匀地坐着，并且操作媒体设备通知乘客 坐姿不均匀。 计算机程序产品被编程用于在座椅组件上自动显示压力分布。 座椅组件的显示的压力分布来自座椅组件的多个区域中的多个传感器的测量压力值。

公开(公告)号：US20180264981A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15987356

申请日：2018-05-23

Applicant: Winsen C. ZOUZAL ,  Lear Corporation

Inventor： Winsen C. ZOUZAL ,  Gerald PATRICK ,  Ashford Allen GALBREATH ,  Michelle A. PERENY

IPC: B60N2/52 ,  A47C4/54

Abstract: A seat air bladder assembly is provided with at least one central air bladder region having a support surface. At least one pair of lateral air bladder regions extend from opposed sides of the at least one central bladder region. The at least one pair of lateral air bladder regions are oriented at a non-zero angle to incline laterally and support a thoracic region of a seat occupant. A seat assembly is provided with a seat back with a contact surface with a thoracic region. An air bladder assembly is oriented within the thoracic region of the seat back with a support surface that is reclined relative to the contact surface to provide support, and wedge-shaped so that during inflation the air bladder assembly inflates in an upward and forward direction relative to the seat back.

公开(公告)号：US20160206103A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US14599650

申请日：2015-01-19

Applicant: Lear Corporation ,  Winsen C. ZOUZAL

Inventor： Winsen C. ZOUZAL ,  Gerald PATRICK ,  Ashford Allen GALBREATH ,  Michelle A. PERENY

IPC: A47C7/38 ,  B60N2/52 ,  B60N2/64 ,  A47C4/54 ,  A47C3/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/525 ,  A47C4/54 ,  A47C7/40 ,  A47C7/46 ,  A47C7/467 ,  B60N2/646 ,  B60N2/914

Abstract: A seat air bladder assembly is provided with at least one central air bladder region having a support surface. At least one pair of lateral air bladder regions extend from opposed sides of the at least one central bladder region. The at least one pair of lateral air bladder regions are oriented at a non-zero angle to incline laterally and support a thoracic region of a seat occupant. A seat assembly is provided with a seat back with a contact surface with a thoracic region. An air bladder assembly is oriented within the thoracic region of the seat back with a support surface that is reclined relative to the contact surface to provide support, and wedge-shaped so that during inflation the air bladder assembly inflates in an upward and forward direction relative to the seat back.

Abstract translation: 座椅气囊组件设置有至少一个具有支撑表面的中心空气囊区域。 至少一对横向气囊区域从至少一个中央囊区域的相对侧延伸。 至少一对横向气囊区域以非零角度定向以横向倾斜并支撑座椅乘员的胸部区域。 座椅组件设置有具有与胸部区域的接触表面的座椅靠背。 气囊组件被定位在座椅靠背的胸部区域内，其支撑表面相对于接触表面倾斜以提供支撑，并且楔形，使得在充气期间，气囊组件相对于向上和向前的方向膨胀 到座椅靠背。

公开(公告)号：US20160157617A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14560811

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： Ashford Allen GALBREATH ,  Richard L. HARBAUGH

IPC: A47C7/46 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B60N2/64

CPC classification number: A47C7/467 ,  A47C7/462 ,  A47C27/087 ,  A47C31/006 ,  B60N2/64 ,  B60N2/665 ,  B60N2/666 ,  B64D11/06

Abstract: An inflatable thoracic support bladder adapted to be secured to a seatback is provided. The inflatable bladder has a forward surface and a rearward surface. The bladder is defined by a center portion extending in an upright direction and oriented to be positioned adjacent the seatback to align adjacent a thoracic region of a user's spine. A pair of side portions is each disposed adjacent to and connected with the center portion. A plurality of filaments extends between the forward surface and the rearward surface of the bladder in the center portion. Upon inflation of the bladder, the center portion has a first stiffness that is greater than a second stiffness of the pair of side portions to support the user's spine along the center portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种适于固定在座椅靠背上的充气胸罩支撑囊。 可膨胀气囊具有前表面和后表面。 膀胱由沿直立方向延伸的中心部分限定，并被定位成邻近座椅靠背定位，以使其邻近使用者脊柱的胸部区域。 一对侧部分别设置成与中心部分相邻并连接。 多个细丝在中心部分中在囊的前表面和后表面之间延伸。 在气囊膨胀时，中心部分具有大于该对侧部的第二刚度的第一刚度，以沿着中心部分支撑使用者的脊柱。

公开(公告)号：US20180170217A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15386317

申请日：2016-12-21

Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： Ashford Allen GALBREATH ,  Asad S. ALI ,  Michael R. POWELL

IPC: B60N2/22 ,  B60N2/58 ,  B60N2/68 ,  B60N2/64

CPC classification number: B60N2/22 ,  B60N2/58 ,  B60N2/64 ,  B60N2/686

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly a seat bottom and a seatback pivotally attached to the seat bottom. The seatback comprises a seatback support shell comprising a shaped resinous sheet comprising a main seat portion, a left side bolster, and a right side bolster. The seatback support shell further comprising a left side hinge extending between and connecting the left side bolster and the main seat portion to allow relative movement between the left side bolster and the main seat portion and a right side hinge extending between and connecting the right side bolster and the main seat portion to allow relative movement between the right side bolster and the main seat portion. The vehicle seat assembly further comprising trim cover disposed over the seatback and the seat bottom.

公开(公告)号：US20150360597A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14728239

申请日：2015-06-02

Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： Ashford Allen GALBREATH ,  Asad S. ALI

IPC: B60N2/70 ,  B60N2/58 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B37/06 ,  B32B37/10

CPC classification number: B60N2/70 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B2037/148 ,  B32B2038/008 ,  B32B2262/0261 ,  B32B2262/0276 ,  B32B2262/04 ,  B32B2262/14 ,  B32B2305/022 ,  B32B2307/3065 ,  B32B2307/7145 ,  B32B2601/00 ,  B32B2605/003 ,  B60N2/58 ,  B60N2/7017 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/31739 ,  Y10T428/31786 ,  Y10T428/31826 ,  Y10T428/31938 ,  Y10T428/31971 ,  Y10T442/30 ,  Y10T442/3707 ,  Y10T442/60

Abstract: A trim laminate for covering a cushion component, said trim laminate comprising: a trim cover having a top surface and a bottom surface; and a fibrous layer secured to the bottom surface of the trim cover, the fibrous layer comprising nano-crystalline cellulose fiber and synthetic fiber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于覆盖缓冲部件的装饰层压板，所述装饰层压板包括：具有顶表面和底表面的装饰罩; 以及纤维层，其固定到装饰罩的底面上，所述纤维层包含纳米结晶纤维素纤维和合成纤维。

公开(公告)号：US20150360592A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14718178

申请日：2015-05-21

Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： Krzysztof WROBLEWSKI ,  Ashford Allen GALBREATH ,  Wee Tzee GAM ,  Asad S. ALI ,  Terry O'Bannon

IPC: B60N2/44 ,  B60N2/22 ,  B60N2/64 ,  B60N2/10

CPC classification number: B60N2/933 ,  B60N2/10 ,  B60N2/1839 ,  B60N2/1853 ,  B60N2/22 ,  B60N2/3045 ,  B60N2/62 ,  B60N2/64 ,  B60N2002/924 ,  B60N2205/30

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seat bottom that includes first and second side frame members and a front cushion module. The front cushion module has a support member and a cushion. The support member has first and second ends that are disposed proximate the front end of the first and second side frame members, respectively. The cushion receives and is supported by the support member and has a front end. The vehicle seat assembly may have an actuator cooperable with the support member for tilting the front end of the cushion relative to the frame members.

Abstract translation: 一种具有座椅底部的车辆座椅组件，其包括第一和第二侧框架构件以及前缓冲组件。 前缓冲模块具有支撑构件和缓冲垫。 支撑构件具有分别设置在第一和第二侧框架构件的前端附近的第一和第二端。 垫子由支撑构件支撑并支撑，并具有前端。 车辆座椅组件可以具有与支撑构件配合的致动器，用于相对于框架构件倾斜缓冲垫的前端。