B60N2/0272

Vehicle seat power consumption control device and method

A vehicle seat power consumption control device and method therefor, may reduce a voltage supplied to a heating wire or air blower provided in a vehicle seat based on at least one of a position of the vehicle seat, body information related to an occupant, and power consumption time (operation time of a heating wire or an air blower) of the vehicle seat to reduce power consumption of a battery while maintaining a sensory temperature of an occupant at a certain level, improving fuel efficiency of the vehicle. To this end, the vehicle seat power consumption control device may include a sensor that obtains an angle of a vehicle seat and a controller that adjusts a voltage supplied to an electric device provided in the vehicle seat according to the angle of the vehicle seat.

VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING A DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN A BASE AND A FRAME
20230266115 · 2023-08-24 ·

A vehicle seat includes a base and a frame, the position of which relative to the base is adjustable by an adjustment device having at least one connecting rod articulated to the base and to the frame, the seat further including a device for measuring the distance between the base and the frame. The measuring device has an angular position sensor mounted on the base or on the frame and an arm articulated on the angular position sensor and moving in rotation when the connecting rod is moved in rotation, the angular position sensor determining the distance between the frame and the base as a function of the angle of rotation of the arm.

Operation system and control method
11332045 · 2022-05-17 · ·

An operation system for a vehicle includes a memory, and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to acquire a first signal indicating whether a seat in the vehicle is facing forward or rearward, and generate a display screen by arranging at least two operation elements in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The display screen is displayed on an operation panel installed in the vehicle. The processor reverses the arrangement of the at least two operation elements in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in accordance with the first signal.

Track assembly with electrical connection system

A vehicle track assembly includes a conductive rail coupled to the track assembly. The conductive rail includes an electrically insulative substrate and one or more conductive strips attached to the substrate. The vehicle track assembly further includes a track-mounted component electrically coupled to the conductive rail. The track-mounted component includes a cantilevered biasing member and one or more electrical contacts. The cantilevered biasing member biases the one or more electrical contacts toward the one or more conductive strips to maintain an electrical connection between the one or more electrical contacts and the one or more conductive strips as the track-mounted component is moved along the conductive rail.

CONDUCTIVE TOUCH-FASTENERS FOR SENSORS IN PASSENGER SEATS
20220144437 · 2022-05-12 ·

Described are passenger seat assemblies that include a passenger seat frame (212), a first passenger seat element (224) connected with the passenger seat frame, and a second passenger seat element (226) configured to removably connect with the first passenger seat element. Each of the first and second passenger seat elements includes a respective conductive touch fastener (228, 232) that, together, complete a circuit when the second passenger seat element is connected with the first passenger seat element. The circuit can be used as a sensor to determine whether the first and second passenger seat elements are connected.

Vehicular system capable of adjusting a passenger compartment from a child care arrangement to a second arrangement

A transportation system is disclosed. The transportation system includes a vehicle, a plurality of seating assemblies positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle and defining an arrangement, a plurality of actuators that effect movement of various components of the plurality of seating assemblies, a plurality of sensors, and a controller. Specific examples of pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements are disclosed, as well as the ability to customize the arrangement. Additionally, exemplary methods are disclosed that illustrate transitions between a variety of the pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements.

AUTHORIZATION-BASED ADJUSTMENT OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ARRANGEMENT

A transportation system is disclosed. The transportation system includes a vehicle, a plurality of seating assemblies positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle and defining an arrangement, a plurality of actuators that effect movement of various components of the plurality of seating assemblies, a plurality of sensors, and a controller. Specific examples of pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements are disclosed, as well as the ability to customize the arrangement. Additionally, exemplary methods are disclosed that illustrate transitions between a variety of the pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements.

VEHICULAR SYSTEM CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ARRANGEMENT

A transportation system is disclosed. The transportation system includes a vehicle, a plurality of seating assemblies positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle and defining an arrangement, a plurality of actuators that effect movement of various components of the plurality of seating assemblies, a plurality of sensors, and a controller. Specific examples of pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements are disclosed, as well as the ability to customize the arrangement. Additionally, exemplary methods are disclosed that illustrate transitions between a variety of the pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements.

VEHICULAR SYSTEM CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM A CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENT TO A SECOND ARRANGEMENT

A transportation system is disclosed. The transportation system includes a vehicle, a plurality of seating assemblies positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle and defining an arrangement, a plurality of actuators that effect movement of various components of the plurality of seating assemblies, a plurality of sensors, and a controller. Specific examples of pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements are disclosed, as well as the ability to customize the arrangement. Additionally, exemplary methods are disclosed that illustrate transitions between a variety of the pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements.

REMOTE NOTIFICATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ARRANGEMENT

A transportation system is disclosed. The transportation system includes a vehicle, a plurality of seating assemblies positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle and defining an arrangement, a plurality of actuators that effect movement of various components of the plurality of seating assemblies, a plurality of sensors, and a controller. Specific examples of pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements are disclosed, as well as the ability to customize the arrangement. Additionally, exemplary methods are disclosed that illustrate transitions between a variety of the pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements.