Seat cushion structure
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1. A seat cushion structure for use in a vehicle seat, the cushion structure comprising:
- a first outer wall joined to a second outer wall to form a plurality of inner walls, the outer walls and inner walls together defining a cushion member having a plurality of chambers;
one or more compression members disposed within at least some of the plurality of chambers to absorb occupant load; and
the cushion member further defining a first side bolster, a second opposed side bolster, a front side, an opposed rear side, an upper surface having a raised portion at the first and second side bolsters, and an opposed lower surface.
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Abstract
A seat cushion structure for use in a vehicle seat including a first outer wall and a second outer wall joined to form a plurality of chambers. The seat cushion includes an energy absorption substance disposed within the chambers to absorb occupant load. The seat cushion also includes a plurality of springs disposed within the chambers to further facilitate occupant support and comfort.
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1. A seat cushion structure for use in a vehicle seat, the cushion structure comprising:
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a first outer wall joined to a second outer wall to form a plurality of inner walls, the outer walls and inner walls together defining a cushion member having a plurality of chambers; one or more compression members disposed within at least some of the plurality of chambers to absorb occupant load; and the cushion member further defining a first side bolster, a second opposed side bolster, a front side, an opposed rear side, an upper surface having a raised portion at the first and second side bolsters, and an opposed lower surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A seat cushion structure for use in a vehicle seat, the cushion structure comprising:
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a first outer wall joined to a second outer wall to form a plurality of inner walls, the outer walls and inner walls together defining a cushion member having a plurality of chambers; one or more springs disposed within at least some of the chambers to absorb occupant load; a support substrate attached to the second outer wall to provide support; and the cushion member further defining a first side bolster, a second opposed side bolster, a front side, an opposed rear side, an upper surface having a raised portion at the first and second side bolsters, and an opposed lower surface. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. A seat base cushion structure for use in a vehicle seat, the cushion structure comprising:
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a cushion member having a first outer wall joined to a second outer wall to form a plurality of inner walls, the outer walls and inner walls together defining a plurality of chambers, the cushion member further defining a first side bolster, a second opposed side bolster, a front side, an opposed rear side, an upper surface having a raised portion at the first and second side bolsters, and an opposed lower surface; a first set of springs disposed within at least some of the chambers to absorb occupant load, wherein the first set of springs is arranged in a first row from the cushion member front side to the cushion member rear side; and a second set of springs disposed within at least some of the chambers to absorb occupant load, wherein the second set of springs is arranged in a second row from the cushion member front side to the cushion member rear side, wherein the first and second set of springs serve to straddle and support occupants. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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