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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2022
Filed:
Feb. 04, 2020
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Patrick Maloney, Livonia, MI (US);
Alex Perkins, Detroit, MI (US);
Vishal Vinayak Nageshkar, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Sangram Tamhankar, Canton, MI (US);
Kevin VanNieulande, Fraser, MI (US);
Victoria Leigh Schein, Dearborn, MI (US);
Christian J. Hosbach, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A seat assembly includes a cushioned component having a lattice matrix, wherein the lattice matrix includes a first portion defined by a first pattern of interconnected links which defines a first set of cells, and a second portion defined by a second pattern of interconnected links which defines a second set of cells. The first portion of the lattice matrix includes a density profile that is different than a density profile of the second portion of the lattice matrix. An air bladder is disposed within a core portion of the lattice matrix and includes a non-porous outer casing surrounding an interior cavity. The outer casing of the air bladder and the lattice matrix are integrated components comprised of a common material to define a monolithic structure created using an additive manufacturing process.