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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2015
Dahti, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Timothy P. Coffield, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
DAHTI, INC., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
An edge structure for a body support surface configured to provide generally rigid support for a suspension component, such as a load bearing fabric, while being flexible in response to a direct load, such as an occupant sitting directly on the edge structure. The edge structure is configured to have a substantially greater moment of inertia in the direction of loads applied by the suspension component than in the direction of direct loads. In one embodiment, the edge structure includes an arrangement of main beams and segmented beams. In another embodiment, the edge structure may include a beam with flex grooves. The flex grooves may be filled with a resilient material. In another aspect, the edge structure may include separate sections molded directly to the suspension component. The sections may be rotated and joined to form a peripheral edge structure. Rotation may place the suspension component under tension.