This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Faurecia Sieges D'automobile. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Niles Liang - Innovator in Vehicle Seat Technology
Introduction: Niles Liang is an inventor based in Wuxi, China, who is currently associated with Faurecia Sièges D'Automobile. He is focused on developing innovative solutions for vehicle seating systems. Although he has not yet been granted any patents, his work in the field of automotive technology is noteworthy.
Latest Patent Applications: Niles Liang's most recent patent application is titled "Motorized Drive Device for Raising a Vehicle Seat." This application describes a motorized drive device designed for vehicle seats, particularly those with a squab that can be raised. The device includes an actuator and an actuator housing that contains a reduction gear. It features an output member that rotates about an axis and comprises a peripheral rim. A friction ring is mounted around the output member and is rotationally integral with it. The friction ring includes a skirt, while the actuator housing has an inner bearing that may be equipped with multiple inner radial protrusions to receive the skirt. The skirt makes contact with the inner bearing to generate continuous friction between the rotating output member and the fixed inner bearing.
Conclusion: Niles Liang is an emerging inventor in the automotive industry, focusing on innovative seating solutions. His contributions, particularly in the area of motorized drive devices for vehicle seats, highlight his potential in the field.