Lear Corporation

Vincent Adragna

David J Abdella

Eric Beaulieu

Karl Henn

Mohammad Saberan

Kyle Calvert

Michael R Powell

Kevin J Fudala

Kevin Gasparotto

Stephen Douglas Redwood

Paul Wier

James Ritter

A vehicle seat frame () includes a plurality of frame components (). At least one of the frame components () is fixedly connected to another of the frame components (), defining a fixed joint (). In each fixed joint (), one of the frame components () is connected to another of the frame components () only by at least one of structural adhesive, a fastener (), and a fixed swaged joint ().

Vehicle seat frame and method of making

A pivot joint assembly includes a bar generally defining an outer cylindrical surface. The bar has first and second beads extending outwardly from the outer cylindrical surface. The first and second beads are spaced apart from one another along the length of the bar. At least one of the first and second beads is an integrally formed portion extended outwardly from the outer cylindrical surface. The assembly further includes a mounting member having opposed first and second sides. The mounting member has a hole formed therein. The bar is disposed in the hole such that the mounting member is disposed between the first and second beads such that bar rotates relative to the mounting member.

Pivot joint assembly for a vehicle seat

A vehicle slouch seat includes a cushion frame attached to a seat back frame such that the cushion frame is pivotable from an upright position to a slouch position. The slouch seat is also foldable and stowable against a vehicle cabin wall. Motion between the upright and the slouch positions is mediated by a guide hook attached to the back side of seat back frame.

Truck slouch seat

An adjustable seat cushion thigh support systemfor the use of a seat and method for providing same. The seat has a cushion panthat is fixed in relation to a vehicle. A pair of side railsand a rear cross memberform the fixed cushion pan. The thigh support systemhas fixed anchor bracketsthat extend inwardly from side rails. Slider bracketsare adapted to move forwardly and rearwardly in relation to the anchor brackets. A cushion rampis supported by the slider bracketsso as to permit forward and rearward motion of the cushion rampwhen the slider bracketsmove in relation to the cushion pan. The cushion rampunderlies the seat cushion thigh support.

Adjustable seat cushion thigh support system and method

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New Hudson, MI, United States of America

Vincent Adragna