Abstract: A system for detecting a state of a vehicle component comprises a server computer and a vehicle having the vehicle component. The vehicle has a control computer for controlling the vehicle component and for detecting vehicle data which describe the state of the vehicle component. Furthermore, the vehicle comprises a data transmission device for transmitting the vehicle data to the server computer. The server computer is configured to receive the vehicle data and to evaluate the vehicle data. The server computer is configured to establish a state of the vehicle component by evaluating the vehicle data.

Abstract: A method for controlling actuators acting on vehicle wheels of a motor vehicle comprises ascertaining a force to be brought about on a reference point of the motor vehicle on the basis of driver specifications, ascertaining wheel forces to be brought about on the vehicle wheels to implement the force to be brought about on the reference point of the motor vehicle by means of a first dynamic allocation by model-based predictive control (MPC), ascertaining setpoint values for wheel parameters from the ascertained wheel forces, and actuating the actuators of the motor vehicle so as to implement the setpoint values of the wheel parameters.

Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back and a support post for supporting a headrest. The seat back may have a cross member that may include a support post opening and a flexible arm that may have a barb. The flexible arm may flex between a latched position in which the barb may be disposed in a notch of the support post to inhibit movement of the support post and an unlatched position in which the barb may be spaced apart from the notch to permit removal of the support post from the support post opening.

Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back that may include a cross member that is mounted to a side frame member. The cross member may have a support post opening, a collar, and a spacer band. The spacer band may be disposed in the support post opening between the collar and the headrest support post.

Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back and a support post for supporting a headrest. The seat back may have a cross member that may include a support post opening and a flexible arm that may have a barb. The flexible arm may flex between a latched position in which the barb may be disposed in a notch of the support post to inhibit movement of the support post and an unlatched position in which the barb may be spaced apart from the notch to permit removal of the support post from the support post opening.

Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back that may include a cross member that is mounted to a side frame member. The cross member may have a support post opening, a collar, and a spacer band. The spacer band may be disposed in the support post opening between the collar and the headrest support post.

Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back that includes a side frame member and a cross member. The cross member may have first and second support post openings for receiving a headrest support post. First and second sets of arcuate ribs may be disposed between the first and second support post openings. Members of the first set may be concave with respect to the first support post opening. Members of the second set may be concave with respect to the second support post opening.

Abstract: A seat assembly having a button assembly. The button assembly includes a bezel having a ramp feature and a button having a feedback arm that engages the ramp feature. Movement of at least a portion of a seat component is permitted when sufficient force is applied to the button.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a support structure and a headrest supported by the support structure. The headrest includes a headrest body that is movable with respect to the support structure between a stowed position and a use position, and a locking mechanism for locking the headrest body in the use position. When the headrest body is in the use position, the locking mechanism is releasable to allow the headrest body to rotate rearwardly and slide downwardly to the stowed position.

Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back that includes a side frame member and a cross member. The cross member may have first and second support post openings for receiving a headrest support post. First and second sets of arcuate ribs may be disposed between the first and second support post openings. Members of the first set may be concave with respect to the first support post opening. Members of the second set may be concave with respect to the second support post opening.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a support structure and a headrest supported by the support structure. The headrest includes a headrest body that is movable with respect to the support structure between a stowed position and a use position, and a locking mechanism for locking the headrest body in the use position. When the headrest body is in the use position, the locking mechanism is releasable to allow the headrest body to rotate rearwardly and slide downwardly to the stowed position.

Abstract: A seat assembly having a button assembly. The button assembly includes a bezel having a ramp feature and a button having a feedback arm that engages the ramp feature. Movement of at least a portion of a seat component is permitted when sufficient force is applied to the button.