Patents Assigned to Faurecia Autositze GmbH
  • Holding element
    Patent number: 8678698
    Abstract: A holding element, for supporting pivoting levers or the like, includes a support section for receiving an object to be supported as well as a first holding section and a second holding section. The first holding section includes at least a first holding projection and the second holding section at least a second holding projection. The first and the second holding sections are designed to rest against respective first and second contact sections of a component that is to be connected with the holding element. The holding projections are designed for being received in openings provided at the contact sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Kneif, Bertrand Touzet
  • VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20130334849
    Abstract: A vehicle seat having at least one pneumatically operated system for massage and/or for seat adjustment, in particular for adjusting the seat area. The at least one pneumatic system includes at least one bubble element that can be filled with a gaseous medium, especially air. The interior of the bubble element can be filled or evacuated via a supply line mounted at the bubble element through an inlet opening into the bubble element. A gas-permeable acoustic element is provided in the inlet opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Christof Jan Sliwa
  • Vehicle seat
    Patent number: 8602450
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat, having at least a structural part (2), a cushion body (3), a covering (4) that covers the cushion body. The covering (4) has two covering parts (4a, 4b) connected to one another in a tear seam (10). An airbag module (5) includes an airbag (5a), and an airbag pocket (6) accommodating the airbag module (5), which is attached with its two ends (8a, 8b) in an area of the tear seam (10) to the covering (4) and is provided as a force concentration device for guiding the unfolding airbag toward the tear seam (10). A protective sheet (12) made from a flexible, tear-resistant material is attached between the airbag pocket (6) and the covering (4) for protection of the cushion body (3) from the unfolding airbag (5c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Schnock, Marco Junge
  • VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20130264854
    Abstract: Vehicle seat has at least a front foot, a rear foot, a four-link configuration having four link parts coupled to one another via hinge points, and a compensation spring. Front foot and rear foot are accommodated in a longitudinal rail in a longitudinally adjustable manner, and the rear foot is releasable from the longitudinal rail after unlocking. Vehicle seat is movable forward from a seating position having a locked rear foot, after rear foot is unlocked, into a functional position with adjustment of four-link configuration, and with at least temporary assistance from the compensation spring. Vehicle seat has a support rod which is adjustably accommodated on the four-link configuration, and in the forward functional position the support rod comes into contact in front of the front foot, and in particular on the longitudinal rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd RÖMER, Jong-Seok Yun
  • VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20130264853
    Abstract: Vehicle seat has at least a front foot, a rear foot, a four-link configuration having four link parts coupled to one another via hinge points, and a compensation spring. Front foot and rear foot are accommodated in a longitudinal rail in a longitudinally adjustable manner, and the rear foot is releasable from the longitudinal rail after unlocking. Vehicle seat is movable forward from a seating position having a locked rear foot, after rear foot is unlocked, into a functional position with adjustment of four-link configuration, and with at least temporary assistance from the compensation spring. Vehicle seat has a locking apparatus which automatically locks or clamps together at least two link parts of the four-link configuration in order to compensate for production-related tolerances. Four link parts may include a seat part, a backrest part, a receiving part, and a coupling rocker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Bernd RÖMER
  • Mechanism for a vehicle seat for adjusting the angle of inclination
    Patent number: 8528977
    Abstract: A mechanism for a vehicle seat for adjusting the angle of inclination, and a hub-shaped centering means. The mechanism includes a first arresting fitting, a transfer means, rotatable about an axis of rotation, for release of the first arresting fitting, and a centering means, disposed between the first arresting fitting and the transfer means, configured to center the transfer means in a starting position and, against a return force, to enable a rotation about the axis of rotation and relative to the first arresting fitting out of the starting position about a first angular range in the first direction, and about a second angular range in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Naughton
  • Airbag module and seat related thereto, and also manufacturing apparatus and assembly method therefor
    Patent number: 8523221
    Abstract: The invention relates to an airbag module (18) with a tear strip (13) for specific opening of a seat cover (20) under which the airbag module (18) is to be mounted, wherein a plurality of tear strips (13) is provided. Furthermore, the invention relates to a seat with one such airbag module and also to a manufacturing apparatus and to an assembly method for one such airbag module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Ursula Müller
  • Vehicle seat having an airbag module
    Patent number: 8505968
    Abstract: A vehicle seat having an airbag module with an inflatable airbag cushion; a single or multi-part cover configured to cover the airbag module and an upholstered member, wherein an opening line for the airbag cushion is provided in the cover; and a reinforcing insert disposed between the cover and the airbag module for orientation of the airbag cushion when the latter inflates. In a non-triggered state of the airbag module, the reinforcing insert is folded into a multi-layer folded region that extends substantially orthogonally relative to the opening line. Upon an opening of the airbag cushion at the opening line, vertical force components can be formed in the region of the multi-layer folded region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Gumprecht, Thomas Frank
  • VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20130187419
    Abstract: Motor vehicle seat, at least one cushion element, in particular a foam layer (1, 1?), a cover (2) and a massage device (3) comprising, wherein the massaging device (3) comprises fluid be full bare hollow body (3a) in the cover (2) open towards recesses (1a, 1a?) of said cushion member (1, 1?) are arranged and are adapted to expand in fluid filling to produce the required for the massage effect mechanical force acting on the cover (2) and is thereby in the reference (2) pointing away from the direction of a support member support (4), characterized in that the support element (4) is arranged so that it is in from the expansion of the hollow body (3a) resulting from the reference (2) directed away mechanical forces the at least one (1) and/or a further Polter element (1?) initiates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
  • Airbag arrangement, especially a side airbag arrangement, in a vehicle seat
    Patent number: 8485548
    Abstract: An airbag arrangement in a vehicle seat, especially in a backrest, comprising an airbag module composed of an airbag housing, an airbag, and a charge for unfolding of the airbag, and a guide pocket attached to a covering of the vehicle seat in the region of an opening line of the covering. The guide pocket guides the airbag, as it unfolds, to the opening line, and wraps around the airbag module and a component secured to the vehicle seat. The two front ends of the guide pocket are attached in the region of the opening line of the covering. The airbag module is secured to the component, and the guide pocket is placed from above or from below about the component and the airbag module and extends about the airbag module in a loop-shaped manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Gumprecht, Thomas Frank
  • METHOD FOR SETTING THE FILL LEVEL WHEN FILLING A CAVITY SYSTEM AND A VEHICLE SEAT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130166078
    Abstract: A method for setting the fill level when filling a cavity system, in particular a cavity system in vehicle seat that exhibits one or more pressure chambers or bubbles for lumbar adjustments. With the method, a fill level set by the user is measured and a value representative thereof is stored. The value representative for the fill level is determined from a curve line that is characteristic for the respective cavity system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
  • VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20130119729
    Abstract: A vehicle seat has a backrest and a back massage device provided at the backrest. The massage device exhibits electrically and/or mechanically operated pressure elements for exerting pressure onto the back of an occupant. The pressure elements are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the backrest between the seat area and the head area at different heights with pressure elements located nearer the seat (lower pressure elements) provided essentially in the area of the lumbar vertebrae of the backrest and pressure elements located above them (upper pressure elements). In the area of at least one of the upper pressure elements, the backrest is designed such that when at least operating the at least one upper pressure element, a force is exerted onto an occupant perpendicular to the surface of the back rest, said force being increased in this area compared to the area of the lower pressure element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
  • VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20130082497
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a pump for operating a seat cushion adjuster or a seat massage system and a seat frame structure. The pump is coupled to an electrical supply line and a pressure line. The pump is designed without a soundproofing enclosure. At least one noise-reducing or vibration-damping coupling device is provided. The coupling device and pump being attached via a first section to the seat frame structure. The coupling device is attached directly to the pressure line of the pump or to the electrical supply line of the pump via a second section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Gerd Wielgosz
  • Side airbag installation in a backrest of a motor vehicle seat
    Patent number: 8376394
    Abstract: A side airbag installation in a backrest of a motor vehicle, the backrest having a stuffing covered by a covering material. An airbag module is disposed in a recessed area of the backrest and is encased by an interior bag. A rigid component is disposed on the backrest and extends about the recessed area thereof. A first trimming profile can be inserted into a U-shaped trimming channel (18) of the rigid component (10) in a positively connecting manner. Free ends of the interior bag are connected to the first trimming profile via a tear seam. A second trimming profile is also insertable into the trimming channel in a positively connected manner. One end of the covering material is connected to the second trimming profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Gumprecht, Jens Schebitz
  • AUTOMOBILE SEAT WITH MASSAGING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130020844
    Abstract: An automobile seat with a massage device (3) with at least one massaging element (3a) to stimulate and/or massage the neck and/or shoulder area which includes a seat back (1) and a headrest (2). The massage device (3) is connected with the seat back (1) on its upper section (1a) facing the headrest (2), and may be adjusted relative to the seat back without having to adjust the headrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Claudia Worlitz
  • Support pin component and vehicle seat having a support pin component
    Patent number: 8336966
    Abstract: A support pin component for attachment to a reclining part of a vehicle seat and for insertion into a support receiver of a support frame, and a vehicle seat having a support pin component. The support pin component comprises an attachment region configured for attachment to a reclining part of a vehicle seat, and a pin, preferably having an internal thread, configured for pivotable insertion into a support receiver of a seat frame. The support pin component is a shaped part of sheet steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Häntsch, Heiner Kempf
  • Slide fastener element, cushion arrangement and vehicle seat
    Patent number: 8328277
    Abstract: A slide fastener element, cushion arrangement, vehicle seat or interior covering part. The slide fastener element includes a flexible, foamable lattice that is provided with a plurality of holes, and a plurality of slide fastener teeth secured directly to the lattice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Dagmar Brockschnieder, Silvia Krömer, Christian Neyrinck
  • Energy absorption device for automobile seat, and assembly and set including said device
    Patent number: 8210606
    Abstract: The invention relates to an energy absorption device in particular for the seat of an automobile in case of a shock, said device being substantially in the form of a plate including a succession of cutouts following each other in a deformation direction (X) between a first cutout and a last cutout and defining between them at least one bridge extending in a stretching direction (Y) transverse to the deformation direction (X), the first cutout having a shape slightly flaring in the deformation (X) direction towards the following cutouts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Julien Meghira, Michael Haverkamp
  • HOLDING ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20120128411
    Abstract: A holding element, for supporting pivoting levers or the like, includes a support section for receiving an object to be supported as well as a first holding section and a second holding section. The first holding section includes at least a first holding projection and the second holding section at least a second holding projection. The first and the second holding sections are designed to rest against respective first and second contact sections of a component that is to be connected with the holding element. The holding projections are designed for being received in openings provided at the contact sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Kneif, Bertrand Touzet
  • ACTUATOR DEVICE FOR THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20120104825
    Abstract: An actuator device for the seat adjustment in a motor vehicle, exhibiting at least one ratchet fitting (1), a transmission element (2) and an actuator element (3), whereby the transmission element (2) is centered in the ratchet fitting (1) with a centering element (4) such that the centering element (4) allows for a limited torsional backlash between the transmission element (2) and the ratchet fitting (1) and creates a restoring force against the rotation, whereby said transmission element (2) is connected in a torsionally stiff manner to the actuator element (3), whereby the actuator element (3) is connected in a form-fitting manner to the centering element (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Naughton