Recliner adjustment utilizing active material sensors

Details Recliner adjustment utilizing active material sensors Recliner adjustment utilizing active material sensors

2008-11-20

2010-11-02

White, Rodney B (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Combined

With measuring device

C297S362110, C297S378100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07823972

ABSTRACT:
A recliner including a power adjustment system operable at a first rate, and at least one sensor including an active material element, wherein the sensor is configured to determine an obstacle to adjustment and selectively retard the rate when the obstacle is determined.

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