Upper seatback pivot system

摘要

A vehicle seating assembly includes first and second side supports defining a seatback structure that is operable between upright and reclined positions. A motorized actuation assembly is disposed between the first and second side supports and is operably coupled to a pivot bar that is rotatably coupled with the seatback structure. An upper seatback suspension component is coupled to the pivot bar. The upper seatback suspension component automatically pivots relative to the pivot bar to a rearward position when the seatback structure is in the upright position and automatically pivots relative to the pivot bar to a forward position when the seatback structure is in the reclined position. An external peripheral gap is defined between the upper seatback suspension component and the seatback structure.

主权项

1. A vehicle seating assembly, comprising:
first and second side supports defining a seatback structure that is operable between upright and reclined positions; a pivot bar rotatably coupled with the seatback structure; an upper seatback suspension component fixedly coupled to the pivot bar; a motorized actuation assembly disposed between the first and second side supports and operably coupled to the pivot bar, wherein the motorized actuation assembly pivots the upper seatback suspension component about the pivot bar to a rearward position when the seatback structure is in the upright position and pivots the upper seatback suspension component about the pivot bar to a forward position when the seatback structure is in the reclined position, wherein the motorized actuation assembly includes a motor operably coupled with a lift bar; and an external peripheral gap defined between the upper seatback suspension component and the seatback structure that enlarges when the upper seatback suspension component moves to the forward position.