Abstract: An integrated continuous recliner and motor assembly for a seat includes a recliner mechanism with inner base plate, disc member, first wedge member and second wedge member disposed about a shaft, a biasing member that operatively engages the wedge members with a cam member, a retainer ring member having outwardly extending tabs, a first recliner gear having gear teeth for rotatably engaging the seat and a second recliner gear engaged with the first recliner gear teeth. A gear motor has an output shaft and a transmission including a gear train, drive shaft and a drive tab that engage the first wedge and second wedge. The motor rotational torque transferred from the output shaft to drive shaft rotate the wedges until either one contacts the cam member to initiate rotational movement of the first recliner gears to adjust the angular position of the seat back with respect to the seat base.

Abstract: A connection assembly suitable for coupling a first component (42) to a second component (80) is provided. The connection assembly includes a first component having a projection (46). The projection has a peripheral surface that outwardly extends from the first component in a nonlinear manner. The connection assembly further includes a second component defining an aperture (86) for receiving the projection.

Abstract: A control system for use with a ventilated portion of a seat includes a control module and a humidity sensor. The control module is configured to be coupled to at least one of an air mover and a heater of the ventilated portion. The humidity sensor is coupled to the control module and is configured to be located near the occupant when the occupant is seated on the seat. The humidity sensor is configured to send a signal to the control module representative of the humidity level in the area of the humidity sensor. The control module is configured to control the operation of the at least one of the air mover and the heater based at least in part on the signal received from the humidity sensor.

Abstract: A ventilated vehicle seat includes a first portion and a tongue portion. The first portion includes a porous upper surface layer, a non-porous first inner layer that is adjacent to the upper surface layer and that includes ventilation holes, a non-porous lower surface layer, and an expanded spacer layer between the non-porous layers that provides an air space. The tongue portion includes a tongue that is integrally-formed with the first portion. The tongue extends from the edge of the first portion and includes an opening in one of the non-porous layers. The opening provides access to the air space within the expanded spacer layer.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein relates to a system which comprises a first electrical device, a second electrical device, and a circuit configured to provide power to the first and second electrical devices. The circuit is configured to provide a first reversible voltage across the first electrical device using a first lead and a second lead. The circuit is also configured to use at least one of the first and second leads to provide a second voltage across the second electrical device. A polarity of the second voltage across the second electrical device remains constant when the polarity of the first voltage across the first electrical device is reversed.

Abstract: A system comprises a first electrical device, a second electrical device, and a circuit configured to provide power to the first and second electrical devices. The circuit is configured to provide a first voltage across the first electrical device, a polarity of the first voltage being reversible. The circuit is also configured to use the first voltage to provide a second voltage across the second electrical device. A polarity of the second voltage across the second electrical device remains constant when a polarity of the first voltage across the first electrical device is reversed.

Abstract: An activity center for a motor vehicle in which a platform is provided in the vehicle interior, preferably mounted to a seat back. The platform is movable from a stowed position to a horizontal use position overlying a seat cushion and seat back at a seating position for use as a work surface or a play surface. In addition, the activity center includes a storage compartment for toys and other items and may include cup holders, pencil holders, etc. Furthermore, toys such as a stud panel for use with building blocks and drawing toys, such as Etch-a-Sketch®, can be integrated into the activity center.