A seat assembly includes a seat base, a seat bottom connected to the seat base, a seat back pivotably connected to the seat base, and/or an adjustment assembly connected to the seat base. The adjustment assembly may include a first lever connected to the seat back, a second lever pivotably…
An air deflector may include a base, an aperture extending through the base, and/or a plurality of fins extending across the aperture. The fins are fixed relative to the base. The plurality of fins include at least three fins. A vehicle seat may include an air deflector, an air mover, a duct…
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An electrical assembly, comprising: a main current sensor; a main pyrotechnic fuse connected in series with the main current sensor; a first contactor connected in series with the main current sensor and the main pyrotechnic fuse; a first load circuit electrically connected to the first contactor…
A product includes a first cam and a second cam. The first cam is supported upon one of a seat bottom and a seat base. The seat bottom is pivotal relative to the seat base. The first cam comprises a cam surface defined along an outer periphery of the first cam. The cam surface defines a recessed…
An electrical system may include an energy store, a load, and a pre-charge system connecting the energy store and the load. The load may include a DC link. The pre-charge system may include a capacitive coupler. The pre-charge system may pre-charge the DC link of the load via a pre-charging cycle…
A cushion assembly is provided with a cushion provided with a mesh member. The mesh member is provided with a set of filaments of polymeric material, wherein at least two members of the set of filaments are looped and bonded to each other. A fluid impermeable layer is attached to the cushion. The…
A clip and a seat assembly comprising the clip. The clip is disposed in a mesh member. The mesh member comprises a set of filaments. The clip has a barb and a mount. The barb secures the clip to the mesh member. A hook and loop fastener secures a trim cover to the clip.
A cushion is provided with a filament mesh member and a fastener strip. The filament mesh member is provided with a set of filaments of thermoplastic material, wherein each member of the set of filaments is bonded to at least one other member of the set of filaments. The fastener strip is welded to…
A seat assembly, comprising: a seat frame; a seat base coupled to the seat frame; and a seat back coupled to the seat frame and including: a seat back frame; a recliner rotatably coupling the seat back frame with the seat frame; a back panel including: an upper section rigidly coupled to the seat…
A seat assembly comprising a cushion including a first surface, a second surface, and a through aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface; a trim cover disposed on the first surface; a trim wire detachably connected to the second surface; and a coupling connecting the trim…
A track assembly, comprising a track, a track electrical connector movably connected to the track, and a support assembly slidably connected to the track. The support assembly includes a support assembly electrical connector connectable with the track electrical connector, a latch selectively…
A vehicle seat includes an anti-submarining feature which enhances the effectiveness of the lap belt. The seat includes a seat frame with two side rails joined by front and rear tubes. A trigger mechanism includes two arms pivotably supported by the front tube. The two arms support a cross tube. A…
A stopper assembly for a seat track assembly may include a base, a lever, and a spring. The base may be connectable to said seat track assembly. The lever may have a first end and a second end. The second end of the lever may be pivotably connected to the base. The spring may apply a biasing force…
An assembly comprises a seat bottom and a seat back pivotally attached to the seat bottom. The seat back is pivotal between a fold-forward position and an in-use position. A headrest is pivotally attached to the seat back by a tilt mechanism and is pivotal between a folded position and an upright…
A climate-controlled seat including a foam portion having a recess in a surface, an air channel extending through the foam and having a first opening configured to engage with a seat ventilation system and an opposed second opening adjacent to and operatively engaging the recess; a pair of gaskets…
A system includes a power source, a capacitor, a precharge circuit, and/or a controller, in some configurations. The capacitor may be electrically connected to the power source. The precharge circuit may be electrically connected between the power source and the capacitor. The precharge circuit may…
The present disclosure provides a vehicle seat vibration dampening system including a vibration sensor that senses vibration of a vehicle seat generated by movement of a vehicle on a roadway, wherein the vibration sensor generates a signal indicative of the sensed vibration, a controller that…
A system is provided with a first valve having a first valve element, and a second valve having a second valve element, with the second valve positioned adjacent to the first valve. A first actuator is provided with an actuator member movable between a first actuator position and a second actuator…
The present disclosure provides a converter including a primary stage having a plurality of primary stage switches, a secondary stage having a plurality of secondary stage switches and a capacitor, and a controller that isolates the secondary stage from a second battery, and that controls switching…
Trim covers with reinforcing assemblies for providing straight seams and smooth/symmetrical trim surfaces along one or more seams. For example, the trim covers may employ one or more wires arranged along or proximate the one or more seams such that the seams are straight and not wavy. In one or…
A track system may include a track assembly and a support assembly. A track assembly may include a toothed portion. The support assembly may include a support member removable from and adjustably connected to the track assembly. The toothed portion may include a plurality of track teeth. The…
The application relates to a seat assembly, a trim cover assembly, and a method of assembling. An assembly is provided with a seat member comprising a seating surface with a groove, a first trim layer, a second trim layer attached to the first trim layer, and one or more retaining members attached…
An armrest assembly for use on a vehicle seat and a method of manufacturing an armrest assembly that includes a co-extruded pendulum having a rigid core and at least one soft bumper. The pendulum operatively engages armrest components to selectively restrict opening of a lid on the armrest assembly.
In at least one embodiment, a system for assessing biometric information for an occupant in a vehicle is provided. The system includes a plurality of sensors and a controller. The plurality of sensors is positioned about a main cabin of the vehicle and being configured to provide the biometric…
An assembly is provided with a first layer connected to a second layer to form a bladder, with the first layer defining a first aperture therethrough, and one of the first or second layers defining a second aperture therethough. The third layer is connected to the first layer and positioned between…
A support member for an electrical track assembly comprises a first tracking including a first conductor and a second tracking including a second conductor, the support member comprising: a first support member contact; a second support member contact; an electrical load including a first load…
An electrical assembly may include a bus bar assembly, a sensor assembly, including a circuit board connected to the bus bar assembly, and a sensor, a bracket connected to the bus bar assembly, and a cooling member connected to the bracket. A method of assembling an electrical assembly may include…
A seat assembly comprises a seat adjuster; and a seat including: a seat base connectable with a track assembly; a seat bottom pivotably connected to the seat base at a first pivot axis; a seatback pivotably connected to the seat base at the first pivot axis; and an adjustment member pivotably…
A seat assembly comprises a seat adjuster; and a seat including: a seat bottom connectable to a track assembly; a seatback pivotably connected to the seat bottom; a calf rest pivotably connected to the seat bottom; and a headrest pivotably connected to the seatback. The seat adjuster includes one…