Cable attachment for a lumbar support

Details Cable attachment for a lumbar support Cable attachment for a lumbar support

1997-03-10

1999-11-16

Nelson, Jr., Milton

Chairs and seats

Bottom or back with means to alter contour

Providing support for lower back region

2972841, A47C 3025

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059844078

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable lumbar support mechanism includes a flexible support member, a cushioning yoke, and a cable assembly. The flexible support member has oppositely disposed first and second longitudinal ends. The cushioning yoke has a first end attached to the flexible support member proximate to the first longitudinal end of the flexible support member. The cushioning yoke extends to its second end which is disposed between the first end of the cushioning yoke and the second end of the flexible support member. The yoke has a plurality of undulations disposed between the yokes first end and second end. The cable assembly has a sleeve and a cable slidably disposed therein. The sleeve has a first end attached to one of the second end of the cushioning yoke and the second end of the flexible support member. A first end of the cable is attached to the other of the second end of the cushioning yoke and the second end of the flexible support member.

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