Okamoto Industries, Inc.

Toshimichi Hioki

Hiroshi Sekido

Tadashi Sakuma

An automatic vehicle seat capable of separately controlling the position or gradient of each portion of a vehicle seat using air bags. Automatic adjustment mechanisms utilizing inflatable air bags are included in the vehicle seat and are capable of adjusting and controlling the height of the seat level, the gradient of a headrest positioned on the seat back, the thigh support of the seat and the mobility of the seat body in a longitudinal direction.

Vehicle seat with automatic adjustment mechanisms utilizing inflatable

A vehicle seat assembly is provided having a inflatable bag positioned within its seat cushion. The bag comprises first and second fabric members joined by a rib fabric member. Each first and second member is a laminate consisting of a meshed middle fabric sandwiched between two thermoplastic resin layers adhered to one another via the meshes. Only the outer peripheries of the two resin layers are in direct sealing contact with one another. An air port is sealingly connected to the first or second member to allow air to be supplied or removed from the bag to change its contour.

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Gifu, Japan

Toshimichi Hioki