Abstract: The invention relates to a thin profile adjustable lumbar support system, particularly for use in automotive seat backs and other equipment used for sitting and reclining. The lumbar support system is assembled utilizing injection molding and overmolding technology to form some components and connect other components.

Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle seat comprising a support wire having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion between the first and second ends, such that the support wire is folded approximately in half at the middle portion. The suspension system further comprises a coating of overmolded plastic applied to the first and second ends such that the first end second ends are held together by the coating; a bend in the middle portion of the support wire to attach the support wire to a frame of the vehicle seat, wherein the bend is coated with overmolded plastic; a crossbar overmolded on the support wire; an integral attachment clip molded onto the crossbar; and a seat cushion module held adjacent the support wire using the integral attachment clip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thin profile adjustable lumbar support system, particularly for use in automotive seat backs and other equipment used for sitting and reclining. The lumbar support system is assembled utilizing injection molding and overmolding technology to form some components and connect other components.

Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle seat comprising a support wire having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion between the first and second ends, such that the support wire is folded approximately in half at the middle portion. The suspension system further comprises a coating of overmolded plastic applied to the first and second ends such that the first end second ends are held together by the coating; a bend in the middle portion of the support wire to attach the support wire to a frame of the vehicle seat, wherein the bend is coated with overmolded plastic; a crossbar overmolded on the support wire; an integral attachment clip molded onto the crossbar; and a seat cushion module held adjacent the support wire using the integral attachment clip.

Abstract: A lumbar support device has a seat frame, a pair of brackets connected to opposite sided of the seat frame, a pair of flexible members connected to the pair of brackets in such a manner as to respectively form a pair of center sections across the seat frame, and an actuator assembly operatively connected to each one of the flexible members. Each one of the flexible members preferably has a pair of levers on opposite sides of the center sections that rotate about the brackets. In operation, the actuator assembly selectively bows the center portions of the flexible members. The actuator assembly preferably includes a reversible gear and a pair of bowden cables that move one pair of levers when the reversible gear is rotated clockwise and move the other pair of levers when the reversible gear is rotated counter-clockwise.

Abstract: A lumbar support device has a seat frame, a pair of brackets connected to opposite sided of the seat frame, a pair of flexible members connected to the pair of brackets in such a manner as to respectively form a pair of center sections across the seat frame, and an actuator assembly operatively connected to each one of the flexible members. Each one of the flexible members preferably has a pair of levers on opposite sides of the center sections that rotate about the brackets. In operation, the actuator assembly selectively bows the center portions of the flexible members. The actuator assembly preferably includes a reversible gear and a pair of bowden cables that move one pair of levers when the reversible gear is rotated clockwise and move the other pair of levers when the reversible gear is rotated counter-clockwise.

Abstract: A lumbar support device has a seat frame, a pair of brackets connected to the seat frame, a spring assembly connected to the pair of brackets in such a manner as to form a center section traversing the seat frame and a pair of cantilevered ends on opposite sides of the center section, and an actuator assembly operatively connecting the cantilevered ends. The pair of brackets respectively provide a pair of fulcrums about which the cantilevered ends can rotate. In operation, the actuator assembly moves the cantilevered ends of the spring assembly to bow the center portion. The lumbar support device may also have a single cantilevered end.

Abstract: A lumbar support device has a seat frame, a pair of brackets connected to the seat frame, a spring assembly connected to the pair of brackets in such a manner as to form a center section traversing the seat frame and a pair of cantilevered ends on opposite sides of the center section, and an actuator assembly operatively connecting the cantilevered ends. The pair of brackets respectively provide a pair of fulcrums about which the cantilevered ends can rotate. In operation, the actuator assembly moves the cantilevered ends of the spring assembly to bow the center portion. The lumbar support device may also have a single cantilevered end.

Abstract: A lumbar support device has a seat frame, a pair of brackets connected to the seat frame, a spring assembly connected to the pair of brackets in such a manner as to form a center section traversing the seat frame and a pair of cantilevered ends on opposite sides of the center section, and an actuator assembly operatively connecting the cantilevered ends. The pair of brackets respectively provide a pair of fulcrums about which the cantilevered ends can rotate. In operation, the actuator assembly moves the cantilevered ends of the spring assembly to bow the center portion. The lumbar support device may also have a single cantilevered end.