Patents Assigned to Pirelli Tyres Limited
  • Patent number: 5468048
    Abstract: A seat back suitable for a vehicle incorporates a mechanically adjustable lumbar support. A flexible panel (9) is mounted by hooks (8) on a rigid frame (6). In the lumbar region pockets (13) formed at the margins of the panel house the central regions (15) of strip spring steel springs (16). The upper and lower ends of each spring curve rearwardly from the panel. The upper ends are interconnected by a cross member (18) and the lower ends are interconnected by a cross member (19). A Bowden cable (22) controlled by a manual or powered actuator is provided for moving the cross members (18, 19) towards each other and thereby causing the central regions (15) of the strip springs to bow outwardly and increase the amount of lumbar support provided by the panel region therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Pirelli Tyres Limited
    Inventors: Clive Clemens, Robert E. Wain