Vehicle seatback
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1. A system comprising:
- a lower frame and an upper frame;
a hinge coupling the lower and upper frames;
an actuator fixed relative to the lower frame;
a cable extending from the actuator to the upper frame;
a controller in communication with the actuator and programmed to instruct the actuator to actuate in response to a frontal collision; and
an occupancy sensor for a seat disposed rearward relative to the lower frame, the occupancy sensor in communication with the controller.
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Abstract
A seatback includes a lower frame, an upper frame, and a hinge coupling the lower and upper frames. An actuator is fixed relative to the lower frame, and a cable extends from the actuator to the upper frame. In the event of a collision, the actuator pulls the cable, and the upper frame moves from an upright position to a bent position relative to the lower frame.
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1. A system comprising:
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a lower frame and an upper frame; a hinge coupling the lower and upper frames; an actuator fixed relative to the lower frame; a cable extending from the actuator to the upper frame; a controller in communication with the actuator and programmed to instruct the actuator to actuate in response to a frontal collision; and an occupancy sensor for a seat disposed rearward relative to the lower frame, the occupancy sensor in communication with the controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A seatback comprising:
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a lower frame and an upper frame; a hinge coupling the lower and upper frames, wherein the lower and upper frames have respective first sides to which the hinge is coupled and respective second sides facing a different direction from the respective first sides; an actuator fixed relative to the lower frame; a cable extending from the actuator to the upper frame; and a bracket contacting the lower and upper frames at the second sides, wherein the bracket is attached to the lower and upper frames and frangible relative to the cable. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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