VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY WITH MULTI-CONTOUR SYSTEM

摘要

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seating surface. A plurality of polymeric mats each include a memory metal encased therein, a first side operably coupled with an underlying support structure, and a second side proximate the seating surface. An electrical source is operably coupled to the memory metal in each polymeric mat and is configured to supply energy to the plurality of memory metals in each polymeric mat. A controller is in communication with the plurality of polymeric mats and is configured to deliver a predetermined electrical input to the memory metal of each polymeric mat. The predetermined electrical input manipulates each polymeric mat to a deformed state, which operates a cushion between a multitude of comfort positions. An air bladder is disposed below the plurality of polymeric mats. The air bladder is operable between an inflated condition and a deflated condition.

主权项

1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:
a seating surface; a plurality of polymeric mats, each including a memory metal encased therein, each polymeric mat having a first side operably coupled with an underlying support structure and a second side proximate the seating surface; an electrical source operably coupled to the memory metal in each polymeric mat and configured to supply energy to the plurality of memory metals in each polymeric mat; a controller in communication with the plurality of polymeric mats and configured to deliver a predetermined electrical input to the memory metal of each polymeric mat, wherein the predetermined electrical input manipulates each polymeric mat to a deformed state, and wherein deformation of the plurality of polymeric mats to the deformed state operates a cushion assembly between a multitude of comfort positions; and an air bladder disposed below the plurality of polymeric mats, the air bladder being operable between an inflated condition and a deflated condition.