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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2008
Michael Sweers, Williamston, MI (US);
Itoh Daisuke, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Michael John Ebel, Brighton, MI (US);
Lindsay Anne-allor Babian, Canton, MI (US);
Gregory Todd Donovan, Britton, MI (US);
Michael Sweers, Williamston, MI (US);
Itoh Daisuke, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Michael John Ebel, Brighton, MI (US);
Lindsay Anne-Allor Babian, Canton, MI (US);
Gregory Todd Donovan, Britton, MI (US);
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Erlanger, KY (US);
Abstract
A seat back assembly including a frame formed of a low density material such as expanded polypropylene (EPP) and a reinforcement structure encapsulated within the frame is provided. The reinforcement structure includes a load transferring surface extending between opposite ends of the seat back. Each end of the reinforcement structure is secured to a vehicle body structure. The reinforcement structure transfers a load placed upon the seat back assembly throughout the frame so as to maintain the structural integrity of the frame under a predetermined load. Specifically, the load transferring surface of the reinforcement structure is in contact with the frame and transfers the load across a predetermined area of the frame and to the vehicle body.