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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2020
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2018
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Nilesh D. Mankame, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Onkar Akolkar, Warren, MI (US);
Daniel W. Booth, Troy, MI (US);
Paul W. Alexander, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A seat assembly for supporting an occupant of a vehicle includes a cushion and a suspension. The cushion has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is configured to engage the occupant. The second surface is disposed opposite the first surface. The suspension includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a third surface. The third surface engages the second surface of the cushion. The second portion includes a fourth surface. The fourth surface defines a first depression. The first depression opens toward the cushion. The first depression is configured to receive a portion of the cushion when the occupant exerts a load on the cushion.