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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2005
Robert Wain, Derby, GB;
Robert Wain, Derby, GB;
Kongsberg Automotive Ltd, Burton-on-Trent, GB;
Abstract
A seat structure comprises a base (), a back and a bolster () located on at least one edge of the base or back. The bolster () includes an upholstered cover () and a support structure () for controlling the position of the upholstered cover (). The support structure () comprises: a support member () pivotally mounted for pivotal movement between a raised position in which the support member () supports the upholstered cover () in a raised state, and a lowered position in which the upholstered cover () is no longer supported in the raised state, a first strut member () pivotally connected to the support member () and a second strut member () pivotally connected to the first strut member () to form with the first strut member () an over-centre strut () which, when in its over-centre configuration, holds the support member in its raised state. Inflatable bladders () are provided on opposing sides of the over-centre strut () and can be inflated in order to engage against the over-centre strut () and move it passed it trip position, thereby moving the support member () between its raised and lowered positions.