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Multilayer seat

  • US 9,802,521 B2
  • Filed: 03/31/2015
  • Issued: 10/31/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle having a lower seating structure and a raised seatback support, wherein one of either the lower seating structure or the raised seatback support consists of a multilayer assembly comprising:

  • a flexible static layer;

    a flexible dynamic layer having an adjustable firmness comprising an inflatable bladder;

    a suspension layer disposed beneath and juxtaposed with the flexible dynamic layer, the suspension layer comprising a frame having a first end and an opposed second end, a single uniform continuous flexible panel having a first end and an opposed second end, a first set of tunable springs disposed between the first end of the frame and the first end of the continuous flexible panel, a second set of tunable springs disposed between the second end of the single uniform continuous flexible panel and a spring attachment member operably coupled with the second end of the frame, and a rotatable sleeve operably coupled with the spring attachment member, wherein the single uniform continuous flexible panel is supported between the first set of tunable springs and the second set of the tunable springs and tension applied to the single uniform continuous flexible panel and the first set and second set of tunable springs is adjusted by rotation of the rotatable sleeve; and

    a frame supported carrier within which the suspension layer is cradled.

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