Adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Rodriguez, Pam (Department: 3657)

Brakes

Internal-resistance motion retarder

C188S322220

Reexamination Certificate

active

07921973

ABSTRACT:
An adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat is disclosed, utilizing an adaptive energy absorber or variable profile energy absorber (VPEA) for mitigating occupant injury due to extreme vehicle movement (e.g., during a vehicle shock event), and/or for mitigating vibration experienced by an occupant of the vehicle seat during normal vehicle operating conditions. The adaptive energy absorption system achieves the aforementioned objectives for a wide range of occupant weights and load levels. Various configurations of dual-goal energy absorption apparatuses that enable both shock mitigation and vibration isolation are disclosed.

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