Modular contour support apparatus

Details Modular contour support apparatus Modular contour support apparatus

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Dunn, David (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Bottom or back with means to alter contour

Providing support for lower back region

C297S284700

Reexamination Certificate

active

07984948

ABSTRACT:
A four way lumbar support for an automobile seat includes a wire array (16), a fixed frame (20), and a basculating arm. When in its extruded position, the basculating arm (50) exerts pressure on the wire array (16) thus providing lumbar support to the seat occupant at that point. A system of Bowden cables and sliding connections allows the basculating arm to slide vertically along the fixed frame so that the lumbar support may be provided at different heights within the seat.

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