JOHNSON CONTROLS GMBH Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150360588 | LOCKING DEVICE - A locking mechanism ( | 12-17-2015 |
20150336492 | FOAM PART, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, AND METHOD AND TOOL FOR PRODUCING A FOAM PART - A foam part ( | 11-26-2015 |
20150298579 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, ARRANGEMENT OF AT LEAST TWO LOCKING DEVICES AND VEHICLE SEAT - A locking device ( | 10-22-2015 |
20150224897 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH A TURNING DEVICE - A vehicle seat ( | 08-13-2015 |
20150219894 | HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A head-up display, in particular for use in a vehicle, includes a light source and a projection screen. An intermediate screen is provided for the orientation of light emitted from a light source and, resulting therefrom, for the shaping of an image to be displayed on the projection screen. The intermediate screen is at least partially reflective. | 08-06-2015 |
20150212321 | LASER SCANNING HEAD-UP DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - A head-up display for a vehicle has a laser and a scanning system. An image, which is to be displayed in the field of vision of the driver of the vehicle and which is composed of individual pixels, is produced pixel-by-pixel by the laser and the scanning system. The head-up display has a projection system having a projection surface and a magnifying optical system. The projection system projects the image to be displayed onto a virtual image plane and magnifies the image in the process. The size of the pixels in the virtual image plane is smaller than the resolving ability of the human eye, which is the case for an angular distance less than 0.5′, for example. | 07-30-2015 |
20150210190 | SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR A SEAT AND VEHICLE SEAT EQUIPPED THEREWITH - A supporting device for a seat, in particular a vehicle seat, has at least one planar supporting part and a plurality of fastening structures arranged on the supporting part. The supporting part has at least one region of extent for an extent in at least one direction in the surface plane of the supporting part. The supporting part is of planar design and has web-like surface sections. The at least one region of extent is designed as a predetermined separating point in at least one web-like surface region. | 07-30-2015 |
20150183350 | VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING A COVER - A vehicle seat includes a cover ( | 07-02-2015 |
20150140242 | Method for producing a structural component, device for carrying out the method and structural component - A method for producing a structural component from an organometallic sheet includes a first step in which the organometallic sheet is preheated. introduced into a tool and subsequently re-formed. In a second step, a region of the re-formed organometallic sheet is heated. In a third step at least the heated region of the re-formed organometallic sheet is re-formed further in such a way that it enters into a material bond with a further region of the organometallic sheet to form an at least partly closed hollow profile. A device for carrying out the method for producing a structural component from an organometallic sheet and a structural component produced by the method also are described. | 05-21-2015 |
20150139720 | Joining Process, Manufacturing Process, Arrangement of Components and Vehicle Seat - A joining process is proposed for connecting a first component to a second component, whereby in a first process the first component and the second component and an adhesive material arranged between the first and the second component are prepared, whereby in a second process the first and the second components are pressed together and whereby in a third process the adhesive material is hardened and further whereby spacing means are added to the adhesive material and these are at least partially resorbed in the third process by the adhesive material. | 05-21-2015 |
20150130252 | ARRANGEMENT OF COMPONENTS, VEHICLE SEAT, AND PRODUCTION METHOD - An arrangement of components, in particular for a vehicle seat, includes a first component and a second component which are interconnected by a connector. The connector includes a nail-shaped pin that has a grooved drive stud. | 05-14-2015 |
20150123443 | HINGE MECHANISM FOR A VEHICLE SEAT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE SEAT - A hinge mechanism for a vehicle seat includes an actuating lever, a disengaging lever, a main rotary axis, a deflection lever and a deflection rod. It also includes a separate first operating element for folding a backrest over in the direction of a seat part in the case of a fixed seat part, and a separate second operating element for folding over the backrest in the case of a simultaneous or subsequent pivot movement of the seat part. A method is provided for operation of a vehicle seat with a hinge mechanism. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123437 | HEAD RESTRAINT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEAD RESTRAINT - A head restraint for a vehicle seat has at least one sensor. The sensor is intended to determine the relative position of the head restraint in relation to the head of an occupant sitting in the vehicle seat. The sensor can include an optical sensor. | 05-07-2015 |
20150111680 | Method and Device for Controlling and/or Regulating the Electromechanical Actuator of a Planetary Gear Assembly - A device for controlling and/or regulating the electromechanical actuator of a planetary gear assembly includes commutation electronics that are designed as an electronic circuit board and are arranged in a housing, directly on a solenoid ring of the electromechanical actuator. The housing accommodates the planetary gear assembly and the device that electromagnetically actuates the same. The solenoid ring is formed by annular solenoids that can be actuated in turn in the circumferential direction of the solenoid ring by the commutation electronics. | 04-23-2015 |
20150092278 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device, particularly for a vehicle, includes a base element and a combiner. The combiner moves by a drive mechanism between a position for use, in which a virtual image can be projected onto the combiner, and a stowed position. The drive mechanism includes a translation mechanism. | 04-02-2015 |
20150076886 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BACKREST REAR PANEL - In a method for producing a backrest rear panel from at least one organic sheet, a plurality of reinforcing beads and a frame-shaped bead, which circles the reinforcing beads, are formed in at least one organic sheet. In a molding tool, a rib structure is formed in the circling frame-shaped bead on the rear of the backrest rear panel in such a manner that a rib structure closes flush with the rear of the backrest rear panel, with the result that an even surface is formed on the rear of the backrest rear panel. A bonded connection is formed between the organic sheet and rib structure with the result that a one-piece component is formed. | 03-19-2015 |
20150076884 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR A HEADREST - A locking device for a headrest has a headrest rod, a guide sleeve for the headrest rod and a blocking element. The blocking element is displaceable relative to the guide sleeve between a locking position, in which the blocking element is in engagement with a recess in the headrest rod, and a unlocking position, in which the blocking element is not in engagement with recesses in the headrest rod. The blocking element is pivotable in relation to the guide sleeve about an axis of rotation parallel to the headrest rod. The blocking element is mounted in the guide sleeve such that, when there is a relative rotational movement between the guide sleeve and the headrest rod, the blocking element rotates at least partially jointly in conjunction with the headrest rod about the axis of rotation. | 03-19-2015 |
20150072824 | DECELERATION DEVICE FOR A DIRECTLY ELECTROMECHANICALLY ACTUATED PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY IN A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DECELERATION DEVICE - A deceleration device is used for a directly electromechanically actuated planetary gear assembly in a seat adjustment mechanism. The deceleration device is integrated into the structural unit consisting of the planetary gear assembly and the electromechanical actuator therefor. Also described is a method for operating a deceleration device for a directly electromechanically actuated planetary gear assembly in a seat adjustment mechanism. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069807 | DEVICE FOR ELECTRICALLY DRIVING A LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A device is for electrically driving a longitudinal adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat, which mechanism includes two individual rails. The device for electrically driving a longitudinal adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a separate electric driving device for each individual rail. Each of the driving devices is designed as an electromechanically actuated planetary gear assembly. | 03-12-2015 |
20150054325 | INCLINATION-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT - A head restraint allows adjustment of the angle of inclination of a support structure relative to a holding structure, in particular a holding bar. | 02-26-2015 |
20150054320 | LOCKING UNIT FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A locking unit ( | 02-26-2015 |
20150042142 | DEVICE FOR FIXING A HEADREST TO A VEHICLE SEAT AND VEHICLE SEAT HAVING A HEADREST - A device is provided for securing a head restraint to a seat of a vehicle, the head restraint having at least one, typically two, mounting rods which are pushed into associated receiving sleeves, the receiving sleeves being secured to the vehicle seat by connecting elements and the receiving sleeve having a connecting section which is connected, in particular welded, to the connecting element. The connecting section of the receiving sleeve and the connecting element are configured, in the area in which the connecting element is contacted by the connecting section, in such a way that, in the event of a displacement of the connecting element along the connecting section, the angle of the connecting element with respect to the receiving sleeve changes. As a result, a particularly flexibly usable device for securing a head restraint to a vehicle seat is provided. | 02-12-2015 |
20140361137 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR A SEAT - A device for adjusting the position of a seat, in particular of a vehicle seat, has at least one fixing device for securing the position of the seat, which device has at least one locking element, each of which, in the locking position thereof locks at least two guide parts of the device to each other, which are held such that they can move in relation to each other, wherein at least one traction mechanism, with which the locking element can be moved out of the locking position thereof, is coupled to the locking element. A preloading clement is associated with the traction mechanism, which preloading element acts directly on a section of the traction mechanism and preloads the traction mechanism without play. | 12-11-2014 |
20140331478 | METHOD FOR JOINING WORKPIECE LAYERS AND CONNECTING ELEMENT AND JOINING DEVICE - A method for joining at least two workpiece layers ( | 11-13-2014 |
20140319895 | Device and Method for Adjusting a Seat Position - A device for adjusting a seat position of a vehicle seat allows for an automatic or automated adjustment of the seat position of the relevant vehicle seat. The device includes at least one vehicle seat, at least one first sensor unit for determining physical parameters of a potential vehicle passenger located outside of the vehicle and/or at least one input device and/or at least one second sensor unit for determining the scat position of the vehicle seat, and at least one control unit. A method is provided for the automatic or automated adjustment of a seat position of a vehicle seat by a device. | 10-30-2014 |
20140309341 | INJECTION-MOLDED PART, COMPOUND AND PRODUCTION METHOD - A cellulose-based natural fiber is added to an injection-molded plastic part, especially a fitting for the interior of a motor vehicle. In this manner, the strength of the part is increased and the fibers do not show on the surface. | 10-16-2014 |
20140307179 | INTERACTIVE DISPLAY UNIT - An interactive display unit for presenting information and for interacting with a user, in particular in a vehicle interior, includes at least one imaging cell including a photorefractive polymer material layer between two transparent substrate carriers in a sealing arrangement. Each substrate carrier includes a transparent electrode layer that faces the photorefractive polymer material layer. A writing light source with a propagation oriented in the direction of the photorefractive polymer material layer is arranged on one of the substrate carriers in a parallel manner with respect to the substrate carrier. A haptic sensor/actuator unit is arranged on the other substrate carrier, and at least one reading light source with a propagation oriented in the direction of the photorefractive polymer material layer is arranged in a lateral manner. | 10-16-2014 |
20140252839 | CONNECTION ELEMENT OF THE HEADREST POLES ON A SEAT STRUCTURE - A connection element of a headrest pole on a seat structure of a motor vehicle seat, includes a connection profile which receives the headrest pole and/or a headrest pole housing. The connection profile protrudes through a lateral wall of the seat structure. | 09-11-2014 |
20140232160 | HEAD RESTRAINT HAVING AN ANTI-TURN MECHANISM - A head restraint assembly is provided for the rotationally secure arrangement of a head restraint on a vehicle scat formed from a backrest and a seat base part. The head restraint is arranged on the backrest by at least one head restraint rod such that the height thereof can be adjusted. A region is formed at an upper end of each head restraint rod. In the region the course of the head restraint rods defines a curve having a radius. The head restraint rods are arranged with the curved region in the head restraint in a form-fitting manner. | 08-21-2014 |
20140212630 | STAMPING METHOD AND COMPONENTS PRODUCED THEREBY - A method for producing vehicle seat components involves working a semifinished blank in a cutting manner The method can be carried out easily and at low cost and makes it possible to produce components that require little reworking and also provides a vehicle seat component that is both suitable for reducing crash energies by deformation and has an adequate wear resistance. The method includes local heating of the semifinished blank in the region of an intended cutting line of the vehicle seat components to be cut out and cutting out the vehicle seat components from the semifinished blank along the cutting line during or shortly after the heating. | 07-31-2014 |
20140203612 | ADJUSTMENT MEANS FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - An adjustment device for a vehicle seat, by which the inclination angle of the backrest of the vehicle seat can be adjusted relative to the seating part, has an adjustment range that is adjustable by removable stops. | 07-24-2014 |
20140197671 | HEAD RESTRAINT WHICH IS MOVABLE IN THE X DIRECTION - A head restraint having a housing which is at least partially movable relative to a supporting rod, by which the head restraint is arranged on the backrest of a vehicle seat, toward and away from the head of the occupant of the seat. A slide is provided on the housing, with a positive connecting and/or non-positive connecting device along the longitudinal extent thereof, which can be brought into engagement with a respective locking device, and as a result can secure the housing in the respective position thereof as desired. | 07-17-2014 |
20140195096 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTACTLESSLY DETECTING OBJECTS AND/OR PERSONS AND GESTURES AND/OR OPERATING PROCEDURES MADE AND/OR CARRIED OUT THEREBY - An apparatus for contactlessly detecting objects and/or persons and gestures and/or operating procedures made and/or carried out thereby, is arranged in a vehicle interior and includes at least one lighting unit, a display unit and an optical detection unit. The lighting unit is formed from at least one infrared laser diode. | 07-10-2014 |
20140176397 | DISPLAY DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device for a vehicle displays image information that can be seen by at least one vehicle occupant. A lighting unit and a display unit are provided, the lighting unit being designed as at least one laser, and at least some sections of the display unit being formed from at least one electro-active polymer and/or from a chromogenic material. A method is also provided for operating a display device. | 06-26-2014 |
20140159438 | VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING A HEAD RESTRAINT - In a vehicle seat comprising a head restraint and a seat back, the head restraint can be moved between a usage position and a non-usage position. According to the invention, at least one interfering element is pivotably mounted inside the seat back by means of a pivoting device, wherein in the non-usage position the head restraint positions the at least one interfering element of the seat back in such a way that the interfering element forms at least one contact point with the torso of a vehicle occupant located on the vehicle seat. | 06-12-2014 |
20140154455 | COMPONENT FOR A VEHICLE - A component for a vehicle, includes at least one component part, which is made of a magnetically active foam material and/or a foam material which can be magnetically activated and/or a dielectric elastomer. The component is at least partially or completely laterally delimited so that the component elastically expandable in at least one degree of freedom. The component can be a switch element, a transducer, an active muffler, and/or an energy conversion element. | 06-05-2014 |
20140145053 | ADJUSTING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - An adjusting device for a vehicle seat includes a guide element for guiding a lever element. The guide element is in contact with a carrier rail. At least one contact region of the guide element includes a profiled chamfer in at least some sections. | 05-29-2014 |
20140132054 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CUSHION ELEMENT AND METHOD AND TOOL FOR THE PRODUCTION THERETO - A method for producing a cushion element for a vehicle seat, in which a component suitable for forming a three-dimensional separation zone is inserted in a tool, subsequently at least one first foamable mass is introduced into a first space of the tool. On foaming the mass, the component forms a three-dimensional separating element between a first foamed cushion region and a further space within the tool. The component is pressed against a counter-support in the tool during the forming to give a three-dimensional separating element. A suitable tool comprises an upper tool, a lower tool and a counter support for contacting a component taking on a three-dimensional shape. By introducing the three-dimensional mouldable shape into the tool and the subsequent forming thereof to give a three-dimensional separating element, complex formed regions with differing properties, in particular, differing degrees of hardness can be economically generated in a foamed cushion element. | 05-15-2014 |
20140028071 | HEAD RESTRAINT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a head restraint for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, wherein the head restraint has a cushion part facing the head of a seat occupant, a main body, and a comfort adjustment device, wherein in a usage situation of the head restraint the cushion part can be adjusted relative to the main body from a first position that is farther from the head of the seat occupant to a second position that is closer to the head of the occupant by means of the comfort adjustment device, wherein the cushion part can also be adjusted from the second position in the direction of the first position by means of the comfort adjustment device, wherein this requires a front extreme position of the cushion part to be set. | 01-30-2014 |
20140015293 | SEAT, IN PARTICULAR VEHICLE SEAT, WITH MASSAGE FUNCTIONALITY | 01-16-2014 |
20130319144 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT HAVING A SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKE - An adjusting device for a vehicle component, in particular for the seat back of a vehicle seat, has a first and a second fitting part which are disposed along an axis of rotation. The relative position of the two fitting parts with respect to one another can be changed. A torque is transmitted by a drive to a gear which rolls on the second fitting part and thereby adjusts the second fitting part. | 12-05-2013 |
20130316187 | METHOD FOR THE ROLL-FORMING OF PROFILES AND A STRUCTURAL PART PRODUCED THEREBY - A method for the roll-forming of profiles or structural parts from semifinished sheet-like products, in particular from metallic materials, in particular from steel sheet or aluminum. For this, the semifinished sheet-like product is adjusted in its temperature, the adjustment of the temperature taking place locally, in particular in forming regions of the semifinished product that are intended to undergo a forming operation. Furthermore, a component is preferably produced by using this method, in particular a structural part for a seat structure of a motor vehicle, in particular a vehicle seat rail that can be adjusted forwards and backwards to adjust the seat, and to a roll-forming device for carrying out the method. | 11-28-2013 |
20130313298 | ASSEMBLY FOR MOVING PROJECTION SCREENS FOR HEAD-UP DISPLAYS - An assembly for moving projection screens for head-up displays, includes a mounting for fastening the projection screen. The mounting is connected to a mechanical coupling gear unit, which has a base member that can be fastened to a vehicle part. | 11-28-2013 |
20130301232 | RETAINING AND CONTACTING ELEMENT, CONTACTING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A CONTACTING ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a retaining and contacting element ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130252452 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a connector affixed to a printed circuit board and a covering with an integrated holding frame slidably mounted onto the connector. The covering has an opening in which the holding frame is integrated as an inner frame with a compensation gap to the surface of the opening. The covering includes a flexible connection between the surface of the opening and the holding frame to align the holding frame within the opening during insertion of the covering onto the connector. | 09-26-2013 |
20130248675 | LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTER FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A longitudinal adjuster in the interior of a motor vehicle, has an upper and a lower rail, between which at least one rolling body is provided. A projection is provided on the upper and/or lower rail, the projection forming a local contact point between the two rails. | 09-26-2013 |
20130242403 | HEAD-UP DISPLAY COMPRISING A PROJECTION SCREEN AND A DEVICE FOR MOVING AND POSITIONING A PROJECTION SCREEN, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A HEAD-UP DISPLAY - The invention relates to a head-up display comprising a projection screen and a device for moving and positioning said projection screen. To open or close the projection screen by the device, a linear movement with a short path can be transformed into a pivoting movement with a long path, an adjustment of the incline of the projection screen being actuatable by means of the device when the projection screen is in the operating position. A method for operating a head-up display comprises actions of a projection screen and a device for moving and positioning a projection screen. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241108 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A REAR WALL OF A SEAT BACK - A method for producing a rear wall of a seat back from at least one organic sheet, includes back-moulding at least one organic sheet in an injection moulding tool with a rib structure, such that a bond is formed between the organic sheet and the rib structure, so that an integral component is formed. | 09-19-2013 |
20130235454 | DISPLAY UNIT COMPRISING A PROJECTION SCREEN FOR A HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A display unit includes a projection screen for a head-up display. The projection screen is mounted and arranged in a carrier element in such a way that it can pivot about an axis of inclination, the incline of the screen being adjustable by a pivoting device. The pivoting device includes at least one worm gear. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234491 | HEADREST, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A headrest for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, is proposed. The headrest includes a padded part facing the head of a seat occupant, a basic part and a comfort-adjustment device. When the headrest is in use, the padded part can be adjusted by the comfort-adjustment device relative to the basic part from a first position, in which it is further away from the head of the seat occupant, into a second position, closer to the head of the seat occupant. The comfort-adjustment device has two control elements which can be set in a locking position and in an unlocking position, the movement of the control elements being synchronized. | 09-12-2013 |
20130229043 | HEAD SUPPORT THAT CAN BE MOVED IN THE X DIRECTION - The invention relates to a head support comprising a head support case that can be moved in relation to at least one stay bar in the X direction. The invention also relates to a locking system. | 09-05-2013 |
20130223087 | FITTING PART FOR A VEHICLE INTERIOR, COMPRISING A LIGHTING SURFACE - The invention relates to a fitting part for a vehicle interior, comprising a lighting surface that having a shaped body on which is disposed a light guide. The light guide has a covering layer. The shaped body has at least in some sections of its edge region an indentation which accommodates a light source. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222903 | ARRANGEMENT FOR MOUNTING CARRIERS FOR PROJECTION SCREENS OF HEAD-UP-DISPLAYS - An arrangement for mounting a projection screen for a head-up-display, which can be attached in a removable fashion to a windscreen of a vehicle in the driver's field of vision, contains a mount for the projection screen, which mount forms a detachable connection with a base frame. The mount has a carrier on which the projection screen is mounted and which can be connected to the base frame by at least two magnetic coupling points. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221722 | HEAD RESTRAINT WITH TWO WING ELEMENTS - A head restraint includes a base element on which two wing elements are mounted by at least one hinge so as to rotate about a vertical axis. The hinge has a pin and a recess which are frustoconical. The support structure of each wing element is in two parts. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221721 | VEHICLE SEAT HAVING AN AXIALLY SECURED SHAFT - A vehicle seat has a backrest part which is provided on a seat part such that the former can be rotated by a backrest adjuster. The backrest adjuster has a shaft which preferably transmits a torque to the backrest adjuster. And axial securing mechanism is provided on the shaft at both ends. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221715 | INSERT FOR RECESS IN UPHOLSTERY AND VEHICLE SEAT - A cover element is for a recess in the upholstery of a vehicle seat, and connects to a securing part which is secured to the vehicle or to the vehicle seat and arranged within the recess in the upholstery, for the purpose of releasable, rigid attachment of an object to the vehicle seat. In particular, it can be for the ISOFIX connection of a removable child's seat. The cover element is designed as an insert which can be arranged in a removable fashion on the securing part. Furthermore, a vehicle seat having a recess in the upholstery can include an insert with an arresting mechanism to prevent unintentional complete detachment of the insert. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220049 | Method for Producing High-Strength Components by Means of Adiabatic Blanking - The present invention relates to a method for producing a component of an adjustment device for vehicle seats, wherein, in a first step, a work piece is machined such that the work piece is harder in a first region than in a second region, and/or in that the work piece is of a larger geometrical size in a third region than in a fourth region, wherein, in a second step, the work piece is deformed in such a way that a tool is moved onto the work piece at a speed greater than 1 m/s. | 08-29-2013 |
20130218420 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADAPTING A SITTING POSITION - A method and device adapt a sitting position of a vehicle occupant in a vehicle with at least one driver assistance system that includes at least one optical sensor unit, and with a vehicle seat with a drive unit for adjusting the sitting position. At least one physical parameter of a vehicle occupant and/or a hazardous situation is sensed by the optical sensor unit, and on the basis of the sensed physical parameter automatic setting and/or pre-setting of the sitting position of the vehicle seat are/is carried out. | 08-22-2013 |
20130214581 | FIXING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT AND VEHICLE SEAT - A fixing device for a vehicle seat, especially for a motor vehicle seat, includes a multi-articulated mechanism and a locking device that unlocks the multiarticulated mechanism when the vehicle scat is pivoted or folded back past a defined limiting angle, enabling the vehicle seat to be guided, especially pivoted and longitudinally moved, in a controlled manner, between an unlocked first position and an unlocked second position or vice versa. | 08-22-2013 |
20130207438 | PIVOTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT - The invention relates to a head restraint having a head rest element that is provided with at least one retaining rod, in particular on the seat back of a vehicle seat, wherein the head rest element can be reversibly moved from a working position into a stowage position and in particular can be locked in the working position. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207437 | LATCHING DEVICE FOR A HEAD RESTRAINT - In a latching device for a head restraint, a locking element is movably mounted in a carrier device. The locking element can be moved from a locked position into an unlocked position by actuation of an actuating device. The latching device is movably mounted with respect to a retaining rod. In the unlocked position, the locking element allows the latching device to be moved with respect to the retaining rod, while in the locked position the locking element engages in at least one cut-out of the retaining rod for latching the latching device with respect to the retaining rod. According to the invention, in the locked position the carrier device, together with the locking element arranged therein, is mirror-symmetrical to an xz plane extending substantially perpendicularly to the carrier device | 08-15-2013 |
20130207436 | HEADREST - A head rest has a head rest cushion which is provided on at least one holding rod. The holding rod is supported in a holding member that is fixed to the frame of a vehicle seat backrest by a connecting member. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207431 | VEHICLE SEAT HAVING AN ADJUSTING DEVICE - A vehicle seat includes an adjusting device, for example for adjusting the height and/or tilt of a seat part structure and/or of a backrest structure connected to the seat part structure, wherein the adjusting device is fastened to the seat part structure. | 08-15-2013 |
20130200679 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HEAD RESTRAINTS FOR VEHICLE SEATS AND ONE SUCH HEAD RESTRAINT - The invention relates to a head restraint for a vehicle seat having a head restraint body and at least one support element, wherein a covering is provided at least in sections on the outside of the head restraint body, which forms a surface of the head restraint. According to the invention, the cover is formed from at least one front section and one rear section which can be coupled to each other in a balloon or bag-like manner by means of at least one connecting seam, wherein a profile element is incorporated in the at least one connecting seam at least in sections in a force-fit and/or form-fit manner, forming a recess, protrusion and/or edge on the surface of the head restraint. The invention further relates to a method for producing a head restraint. | 08-08-2013 |
20130200667 | HEAD RESTRAINT FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A head restraint for a vehicle seat is provided, wherein at least one first part facing the head of the seat occupant can be moved linearly in the direction of the head of a seat occupant, wherein during the relocating motion, a relative motion between the first part and a second part of the head restraint arranged on a third part occurs, and a contact surface of the first part lies against a contact surface of the second part, and a contact surface is provided with a form-fit element, in particular a toothing arrangement. A method is provided for adjusting a head restraint. | 08-08-2013 |
20130200666 | VEHICLE SEAT - The present invention relates to a vehicle seat having a seat part and a backrest, wherein the seat part and the backrest can be adjusted relative to one another by means of an adjustment mechanism, wherein a base plate which holds the adjustment mechanism is provided, wherein the base plate has at least two passage openings through which the base plate is connected to the seat part by means of in each case one fastening means, wherein one of the passage openings is in the form of an elongate hole. | 08-08-2013 |
20130200661 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HYBRID CUSHION ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR A SEAT AND BACKREST CUSHION ELEMENT FOR USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, CUSHION ELEMENT AND VEHICLE SEAT HAVING A CUSHION ELEMENT - The invention relates to a hybrid cushion element, in particular a seat cushion element for use in a motor vehicle, to a method for producing a cushion element, and to a vehicle seat, wherein the cushion element has a non-woven fabric layer and a fiber composite material, wherein an insert material is arranged between the non-woven fabric layer and the fiber composite material. During the production in a mold, fibers for the fiber composite material wetted with a binder are applied to the insert material, wherein the insert material and the layer of fibers are then pressed to form a complex molded body, wherein the binder can be cured at a temperature less than 120° C. | 08-08-2013 |
20130200244 | LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE WITH A RAIL GUIDE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A longitudinal adjustment device for a vehicle seat includes at least one rail guide with at least one upper rail and a lower rail, wherein the upper rail and lower rail are mounted movably relative to each other via a bearing. A roller cage is provided as the bearing between the upper rail and lower rail, wherein, in the roller cage, rollers are arranged inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal plane of the rails or transversely with respect to the running direction of the rails. | 08-08-2013 |
20130194228 | DISPLAY DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a combined display and input device for a vehicle, wherein a virtual first input unit is provided, which is designed as a touch-sensitive screen for operating a plurality of functions and for displaying information. According to the invention, a physical second input unit is provided, wherein the functions can be selected by means of the first input unit and/or the second input unit, and target values of the functions can be set by means of the first input unit and/or the second input unit, wherein the functions and/or target values can be displayed on the touch-sensitive screen. | 08-01-2013 |
20130175843 | HEADREST AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HEADREST - A headrest and a method for manufacturing a headrest are proposed, wherein the headrest is provided, in particular, as a motor vehicle headrest, wherein the headrest has a cover and a foamed material, wherein the foamed material fills the cover at least in certain areas, wherein the headrest is manufactured in such a way that the foamed material is at least partially liquid at the time when the foamed material is introduced into the cover, wherein the cover has at least one closure element, wherein an opening in the cover which is present before the foamed material is introduced can be closed off by means of the closure element. | 07-11-2013 |
20130057024 | VEHICLE INTERIOR FITTING PART AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a vehicle interior fitting part, in particular for a motor vehicle, and to a method for producing a vehicle interior fitting part. The vehicle interior fitting part has a first support element and an energy absorption element. The support element is integrally joined to the energy absorption element by means of a connecting region. The support element is provided such that it can be pre-assembled relative to the energy absorption element by means of the connecting region. | 03-07-2013 |
20130009437 | PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR A SEAT ADJUSTING MECHANISM - A vehicle seat having a backrest which is arranged on a seat part such that it can be pivoted and/or rotated by means of an adjusting mechanism, wherein the adjusting mechanism is covered with a covering and the covering is provided in two parts. The first part is made of a comparatively hard plastic material and the second part is made of a comparatively soft plastic material. | 01-10-2013 |
20120187738 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a structural element ( | 07-26-2012 |
20120169100 | SEAT CUSHION INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - The invention relates to a seat part of a motor vehicle seat, comprising a base part having a transverse supporting element and an adjustable part. | 07-05-2012 |
20120056456 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH SECURING DEVICE FOR A SUPPORT ELEMENT - The invention discloses a vehicle seat with a stowable central segment seat part. The central segment seat part is supported by means of a support element on an additional seat part and is adjustable in a longitudinal direction relative to said additional seat part. The support element is thereby secured against unwanted movement by means of at least one securing device. | 03-08-2012 |
20110316317 | ADJUSTABLE VEHICLE SEAT - An adjustable seat for a vehicle includes a seat part having a first seat position and a second seat position relative to a floor of the vehicle. The seat also includes a quick unlocking device that unlocks the adjusting device to adjust the seat. An adjusting device moves the seat part between the first seat position and the second position. The vehicle seat also includes a backrest part pivotably connected to the seat part. The backrest part is operatively connected to the quick unlocking adjusting device such that pivoting of the backrest part between an upright position and a folded over position unlocks the adjusting device. | 12-29-2011 |
20110084524 | VEHICLE HEAD RESTRAINT - A head restraint for a vehicle seat includes a first subsection facing the occupant's head, and is displaceable due to application of a predetermined force. A third subsection includes a central hub portion that supports the second subsection. The second subsection is arranged between the first subsection and a third subsection, and is mounted to the central hub portion of the third section and the first second and third subsections are rotatably displaceable about an axis of rotation that is parallel to the direction of displacement (C). A blocking device includes a toothed portion complimentarily engaged with a spacer device on the third subsection and having a resilient member preventing engagement of the toothed portion by the spacer device when the first subsection is not subjected to the application of the predetermined force, and also controls movement of the first subsection counter to a direction of displacement. | 04-14-2011 |
20110080026 | VEHICLE SEAT - The present invention relates to a vehicle seat comprising a sitting part and a back-rest, the inclination of which is adjustable relative to the sitting part and which can be converted from a working position into a stowage position, and vice versa. The present invention particularly relates to the center seat of a row of seats. | 04-07-2011 |
20110074199 | ADJUSTABLE VEHICLE SEAT AND METHOD - An adjustable seat for a vehicle includes a seat part that is moveable between a first seat position and a second seat position. The first seat position is spaced a first predetermined distance from a floor of the vehicle and the second seat position is spaced a second predetermined distance from the floor of the vehicle. A backrest pivotally connected to the seat part about a pivot axis. An adjusting device is operatively connected to the seat part for moving the seat part between the first seat position and the second seat position. The adjusting device includes an energy storage mechanism that exerts a variable first force on the seat part by pivoting the backrest from a folded over position to an upright position to move the seat part from the second seat position to the first seat position. | 03-31-2011 |
20110062738 | VEHICLE SEAT - The invention relates to a vehicle seat ( | 03-17-2011 |
20110012399 | HEAD REST FOR A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a head read for a vehicle seat in which, in the event of an accident, at least one first section of the head rest that is oriented towards the head of the seat occupant can be displaced, due to the effect of a relative displacement of a second section of the head rest that is arranged essentially between the first section and the third section, from a working position into a safety position in the direction of the head of the seat occupant, in the direction of displacement. The relative movement of the sections is a rotation about an essentially parallel rotational axis in the direction of displacement. A mounting of the first section in relation to the second section is provided during the relative displacement about the rotational axis. The first section comprises a first bearing surface and the second section comprises a second bearing surface. | 01-20-2011 |
20100244538 | FRAME FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - The invention relates to a vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle seat, comprising a structural element that consists of several components which are at least partly connected to one another. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for producing the motor vehicle seat according to the invention. | 09-30-2010 |
20100213733 | Vehicle seat - Provided is a vehicle seat which is positionable between a use and not-it-use position convenient for increased storage space and access to rearward areas of the vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a seat part and a backrest. The seat part is pivotably coupled to the vehicle floor at one end so that that the seat part may be moved frontward with respect to the vehicle. A transmission link is provided, coupled to the backrest and the seat part so that the backrest pivots into the not-in-use position as the seat part is moved into its not-in-use position. | 08-26-2010 |
20100194170 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to an assembly method for forming a seating structure for a vehicle seat, having a cross support ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100171352 | ADJUSTER - An adjustment device for a vehicle component, in particular for the back rest of a vehicle seat, is proposed having a first fitting and a second fitting, wherein the relative position of the two fittings to one another can be changed by means of eccentric means, wherein a rotation of the eccentric means by means of a drive element is provided, wherein the adjustment device has a central element which is connected in a rotationally fixed fashion to the first fitting, wherein the drive element is provided mounted in an overlapping region by means of the central element. Furthermore, the invention relates to an adjustment device for a vehicle component, in particular for the back rest of a vehicle seat, having a first fitting ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100171339 | Support Element for a Cockpit Beam - A support element for a cockpit structure of a motor vehicle with a body, as well as a cockpit structure of a motor vehicle, which is provided in the area between the A-columns of the body of a motor vehicle, includes at least one cockpit carrier and a support element. This cockpit structure which on the one hand is optimized in respect of the material consumption, and at the same time makes shorter manufacturing times possible, as well as, on the other hand, fulfills the safety requirements in the event of an offset and/or lateral impact, has a modular design and, by the use of different cockpit structure parts, in particular different cockpit carriers and/or support elements, can be adapted to the individual body concerned. | 07-08-2010 |
20100164269 | ACTUATOR - The present invention relates to an actuating device ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100117420 | VEHICLE SEAT - The present invention relates to a vehicle seat ( | 05-13-2010 |
20100056317 | ADJUSTER - An adjustment fitting ( | 03-04-2010 |
20100013286 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AN ADJUSTING DEVICE - An adjusting device for a vehicle seat includes a brake housing that is centered about an actuating rotational axis. the brake housing is formed in a radial direction of the actuating rotational axis and inlcudes a housing element that is generally circular and has a outer side wall, and upper wall and an inner side wall. | 01-21-2010 |
20100001560 | VEHICLE SEAT HAVING AN ANTI-SUBMARINING DEVICE AND METHOD - The invention relates to vehicle seat comprising a seat part and to a restraint device and a corresponding method of manufacture. The vehicle seat comprises an anti-submarining restraint device for preventing an occupant from slipping through on the vehicle seat when decelerated due to a crash, said restraint device being settable to a retracted inactive position and said restraint device being settable to an extended active position. The seat part, in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, has lateral seat parts on both sides of the seat, a padding defining a seat area and a padding support below said padding. The restraint device is arranged between the padding support and the padding and spaced apart from the lateral parts by means of a locking element provided for locking the restraint device in the active position. | 01-07-2010 |
20090315370 | BACKREST HAVING A HEADREST, VEHICLE SEAT EQUIPPED WITH THE LATTER, AND ASSEMBLY METHOD - A backrest ( | 12-24-2009 |
20090302631 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a seat part having a seat substructure. The seat part is displaceable along a transverse axis with respect to the seat substructure and the seat part is at least partially swivelably about the transverse axis. The seat includes a displacement element having a displacement length, a fixed lower part and an upper part. A first longitudinal movement of the seat part and a first transverse movement of the seat part occurs along a first section of the adjustment length. A second longitudinal movement of the seat part and a second transverse movement of the seat part occurs along a second section of the adjustment length. The ratio of the first longitudinal movement to the first transverse movement differs from the ratio of the second longitudinal movement to the second transverse movement. | 12-10-2009 |
20090230753 | SEAT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A seat adjustment device for a vehicle seat includes a driving motor that is in engagement with a driving part of a self-locking free wheel. An output part of the free wheel is connected to a gearing. To obtain a compact structure, the driving motor, the free wheel and the gearing are located in a common housing, which preferably has a housing base part and at least one housing covering. | 09-17-2009 |
20080303334 | Height Adjustable Headrest For a Vehicle Seat - There is provided a device for fixing a component, in particular a headrest and particularly in or on a vehicle whereby the component includes at least one fixing bar. The fixing bar may be displaced relative to the device in a first direction essentially parallel to the longitudinal extension thereof. The device includes a tolerance compensation means in contact with the fixing bar, whereby said tolerance compensation means may be displaced in a second direction relative to the device running essentially perpendicular to the first direction. | 12-11-2008 |
20080296942 | Seat Comprising Wiring Fixed to a Support, Method for Assembling a Seat, and Use of a Flat Conductor for the Wiring of a Seat - The invention relates to a seat, especially for a vehicle, said seat being provided with flat wiring that is easy to mount in and/or on a support. | 12-04-2008 |
20080277993 | Metal Structure and Vehicle Seat - The invention relates to a metal structure for a vehicle seat, in particular for the backrest of a motor vehicle seat. The structure includes a deep-drawn front shell and a deep-drawn rear shell, in addition to at least one fitting that can be fixed to the metal structure with the aid of a fixing lug, the fixing lug being located between the front shell and the rear shell. The fixing lug is connected to the front shell and rear shell, for example by laser welding, which achieves a particularly favorable input of force from the fitting to the metal structure. | 11-13-2008 |
20080272637 | Foldable Vehicle Seat - A vehicle seat includes a pivotable backrest including a counterbalance electric and/or pneumatic drive, a locking/unlocking mechanism and an adjustment mechanism. | 11-06-2008 |