Abstract: Seat assemblies and subassemblies to fluidly actuate seat actuators, such as massage bladders are disclosed. The subassemblies include various valve assemblies to maximize output function while minimizing component quantity and optimizing valve assembly compactness. The valve assemblies provide dual sided linear valves, gate valve matrices, valve output multiplication by shared actuation, fluid circuit control logic to multiplex valve output, and/or three position valves.

Abstract: Seat assemblies and subassemblies to provide massaging effects are disclosed. The subassembly may include massage bladders, fluid lines, and/or a pump such as an air compression. The seat assemblies may include features to enhance the massaging effect to an occupant such as weakened or strengthened portion aligned with fluid bladders. The seat assemblies may also receive a remote authorization for operating the massaging assembly or features thereof. The fluid bladders may be spherical or hemispherical. The massage assembly may operate the various bladders to scan an occupant.

Abstract: Seat assemblies and subassemblies to attach and retain components is provided. The subassembly may include a trim cover with a cushion layer, and various fasteners or retainers. The fasteners may include a tie down strip. The retainers may include a connector that is translated through the seat cushion layer. The retainers may also include an envelope to encircle the cushion layer.

Abstract: Seat assemblies and subassemblies to fluidly actuate seat actuators, such as massage bladders are disclosed. The subassemblies include various valve assemblies to maximize output function while minimizing component quantity and optimizing valve assembly compactness. The valve assemblies provide dual sided linear valves, gate valve matrices, valve output multiplication by shared actuation, fluid circuit control logic to multiplex valve output, and/or three position valves.

Abstract: Seat assemblies and subassemblies thereof. The subassemblies include bladder assemblies, compression-resistant support structures, cushion assemblies, and/or heat transfer systems. The bladder assemblies may include integrated fluid conduits and/or flap valve assemblies disposed therein. The bladder assemblies may be disposed in the cushion assemblies. The cushion assemblies may be foamless such as comprising a polymeric non-woven filament mesh body. The mesh body may define one or more cavities to receive the bladder assembly. The heat transfer systems may cooperate with the bladder and/or cushion systems to heat or cool a trim surface.

Abstract: A seat system includes a plurality of seat components, a seat cushioning material, and a trim cover. The seat components include at least a fan, inflatable bladders, a heat mat, a foam layer, and an air distribution layer. The trim cover is disposed on the seat cushioning material, the seat components are disposed between the seat cushioning material and the trim cover and are secured together with at least one fastener.