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Seat Suspension

  • US 20160096458A1
  • Filed: 10/02/2014
  • Published: 04/07/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A seat support mechanism that is adapted to constrain motion of a bottom of a seat relative to a floor as the seat bottom moves up and down relative to the floor, where the seat has a seat back, and where the seat is constructed and arranged to support an occupant thereof above the floor, wherein the seat bottom has a front edge, and wherein the seat bottom supports the occupant'"'"'s thighs with the knees in front of the front edge of the seat bottom, the seat support mechanism comprising:

  • mechanical structure that is constructed and arranged such that as the seat bottom is moved up and down, the seat bottom is caused to pivot about a virtual lateral horizontal pivot axis located farther from the front edge of the seat bottom than the occupant'"'"'s knees, while the back of the seat remains at a relatively constant angle to the floor.

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