Seat back assembly with integral reinforcement structure

Details Seat back assembly with integral reinforcement structure Seat back assembly with integral reinforcement structure

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Bottom or back

Framework

Reexamination Certificate

active

07959233

ABSTRACT:
A seat back assembly including a frame formed of a low density material such as expanded polypropylene (EPP) and a reinforcement structure encapsulated within the frame is provided. The reinforcement structure includes a load transferring surface extending between opposite ends of the seat back. Each end of the reinforcement structure is secured to a vehicle body structure. The reinforcement structure transfers a load placed upon the seat back assembly throughout the frame so as to maintain the structural integrity of the frame under a predetermined load. Specifically, the load transferring surface of the reinforcement structure is in contact with the frame and transfers the load across a predetermined area of the frame and to the vehicle body.

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