Adjustable lumbar support for vehicle seat

Details Adjustable lumbar support for vehicle seat Adjustable lumbar support for vehicle seat

2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Bottom or back with means to alter contour

Providing support for lower back region

Reexamination Certificate

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07131694

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable lumbar support mechanism located in a seat back of a vehicle seat for supporting the lower back of a seat occupant. The lumbar support mechanism generally includes a lumbar support member supported on a frame within the seat back. The support member includes a sheet or panel formed of a resilient material. The panel including a plurality of openings located therein. A rib extending on the rear surface of the panel helps to control and provide rigidity to the support member. A seat occupant utilizes an actuator, coupled by an adjustment cable to the support member, to adjust the curvature and thereby vary support provided by the lumbar support mechanism.

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