Abstract: A switch system for a moveable platform includes a track including an upper portion and a lower portion. A platform transition switch is connected within the track. The platform transition switch is configured to receive a wheel connected to a platform, and to transition the wheel between the upper portion and the lower portion.

Abstract: A latching assembly for use on a pick-up truck, and particularly on a truck bed cover configured to sit over a truck bed section is provided. The latching assembly includes an electronic release assembly and a mechanical override system. An electronic release assembly includes a first rod coupled to a first electronic actuator and a second rod coupled to a second electronic actuator. The electronic release assembly also includes a first electronic actuator that selectively moves the first latch catch and the second electronic actuator that selectively moves the second latch catch. A switch is engaged to send a signal to the first and second electronic actuators to cause the first and second latch catches to disengage from the truck bed section. The first and second rods and the first and second electronic actuators also serve as part of a mechanical override system that selectively unlatches at least a portion of the truck bed cover from the truck bed section.

Abstract: A deflector device includes a deflector that is arranged at a front edge portion of a roof opening portion, an arm that supports the deflector, a holder that rotatably supports the arm, and a spring member that is interposed between the holder and the arm and thereby rotationally biases the arm in a direction in which the deflector is spread. To the holder, an engaging piece that has a claw portion engaging with an edge portion of a mounting hole formed at a fixing position (a support surface of a base member) at which the holder is fixed is disposed. To the engaging piece, a pressed portion against which the spring member pressing the holder is pressed and that thereby reinforces an engagement state of the claw portion with the edge portion of the mounting hole is disposed.

Abstract: An assembly for use in a vehicle door that can include a weather strip, a door flange, a weatherstrip datum formation, and a flange datum formation. The weatherstrip can include a mounting member that extends along a length axis of the weatherstrip. The mounting member can include a side wall that extends along the length axis. The side wall can include the weatherstrip datum formation. The door flange can be configured to integrate with an inner door panel. The door flange can include a flange datum formation. The weatherstrip datum formation can be engageable with the flange datum formation so as to position the weatherstrip relative to the door flange.

Abstract: A door mirror has a mirror base attached to a door-side panel, and a mirror seal disposed between the mirror base and the door-side panel. A concave section at least a part thereof is formed by an outer edge portion of the mirror seal and that opens toward a side of a door is provided at an inner side of a front edge portion of the mirror base. A door weatherstrip has a wind entering restriction wall that crosses a front side of the door-side panel and protrudes in a vehicle outer side than the door-side panel, and that is inserted into the concave section.

Abstract: A transaxle system for a golf car, wherein the system comprises a transaxle and a matting interface. The transaxle comprises a plurality of mounting flanges fixedly mountable to at least one axle tube of the golf car, wherein the at least one axle tube houses at least one wheel axle, and the transaxle is operably couplable to the at least one wheel axle. The transaxle additionally comprising a transaxle mounting collar that is fixedly mounted to or integrally formed with a housing of the transaxle. The mating interface is mountable to the transaxle mounting collar, and is structured and operable to have an integrated internal combustion engine-transmission unit of the golf car mounted thereto.

Abstract: A control apparatus sets an upper limit guard value to a base value when the MG provides torque assist to thereby limit the command value for the MG. Then, the control apparatus limits the command value for the MG using the upper limit guard value to limit the output of the MG. If an accelerator opening or the change rate thereof is not less than a predetermined value, the control apparatus corrects the upper limit guard value. The correction is made such that the larger accelerator opening or a larger change rate thereof causes the upper limit guard value to be larger to accomplish higher output. Similarly, if the SOC of the battery is not less than a predetermined value, the control apparatus corrects the upper limit guard value. If the engine speed is not less than a predetermined value, the control apparatus corrects the upper limit guard value.

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle includes: an input shaft receiving engine torque; a compound planetary gear set formed by first and second planetary gear sets and having first to fifth elements; a first shaft fixedly connected to the first element, fixedly connected to a motor/generator, and selectively connected to the input shaft; a second shaft fixedly connected to the second element and selectively connected to the input shaft; a third shaft fixedly connected to the third element and selectively connected to a housing; a fourth shaft fixedly connected to the fourth element, fifth shaft fixedly connecting the fifth element and an output gear; a sixth shaft selectively connected to the second shaft and the fourth shaft and selectively connected to the housing; engagement elements including a clutch and a brake; and an engagement unit selectively connecting the sixth shaft to the second shaft or the fourth shaft.

Abstract: A drive device for a motorcycle is provided. The drive device includes an internal combustion engine having an adapter assembly arranged on a first end face of the internal combustion engine. The adapter assembly on a connection face opposite the first end face at least two connection geometries for different electrical drive units.

Abstract: A drive apparatus for a hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine, which has a crankshaft for outputting a drive power, and a torsional vibration reduction device, which is designed to reduce torsional vibrations and to transfer drive power from the crankshaft in the direction of a drivable wheel of the motor vehicle. A clutch device has a clutch input side, a clutch output side, a form-fit clutch and a frictional clutch. The torque transfer from the clutch input side to the clutch output side and thus from the crankshaft to the drivable wheel can be selectively produced, wherein the torque transition from the clutch input side to the clutch output side is enabled as soon as at least one of the two clutches is closed. The torsional vibration reduction device is arranged after the clutch device, relative to the torque transmission from the crankshaft in the direction of the drivable wheel.

Abstract: An in-wheel motor drive device includes: a wheel hub bearing portion having an inner ring integrally rotating with a wheel, an outer ring facing the inner ring via a radial gap, and a hub attachment arranged on a more outer diameter side than the outer ring and mounted and fixed to the outer ring; a motor portion driving the inner ring; a casing housing a rotation transmission path from a motor rotation shaft of the motor portion to the inner ring; a suspending bracket having an upper joining seat portion joinable with an upper side suspension member of a suspension device, a lower joining seat portion joinable with a lower side suspension member of the suspension device, and an intermediate portion connecting the upper joining seat portion and the lower joining seat portion; and fixing means for mounting and fixing the suspending bracket to the hub attachment.

Abstract: A shutter grill is provided for an air-intake opening formed on an outer surface of a vehicle and includes: a frame that has an opening portion and is fixed to a member forming the outer surface; and a fin capable of opening and closing the opening portion inside the frame. The frame includes an upper-lower displacement portion that allows the frame to be displaced in an upper-lower direction at the time of a vehicle collision.

Abstract: A tiltable active air flap assembly may include an air flap unit having a plurality of air flaps rotatably installed in a manner of being arranged parallel to each other and rotating simultaneously such that running wind flows into an engine room through a radiator grille of a vehicle or the running wind is blocked; a drive motor; a power transmission means for transmitting rotational force of the drive motor to any one of the plurality of air flaps; and a tilting means for moving any one of upper and lower ends of the air flap unit along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle when each of the air flaps rotates to close the radiator grille.

Abstract: An integrated fill system is provided for a vehicle. The integrated fill system can include a receptacle, a cap that mates with the receptacle, and a fill line that is in fluid communication between the receptacle and a container. The integrated fill system can further include a valve between an opening on an end of the container and an end of the fill line to allow one-way fluid communication for entry of compressed material into the container. The integrated fill system can further include a draw line on an opposite end of the container to maintain separate lines for filling and drawing compressed material into/from the container.

Abstract: A portal box assembly for mounting a wheel of a vehicle having a drive axle may include a portal box housing configured for mounting on the vehicle. The portal box housing may have a housing interior. A lift kit and gear reduction system may be provided in the housing interior of the portal box housing. The lift kit and gear reduction system may include an input gear configured to be drivingly engaged by the drive axle on the vehicle. At least one idler gear may be drivingly engaged by the input gear. An output gear may be drivingly engaged by the input gear through the idler gear(s). The output gear may be disposed in offset or spaced-apart relationship to the input gear. A spindle may be drivingly engaged by the output gear. The spindle may be configured to drivingly engage the wheel of the vehicle. A wet brake system may be provided in the housing interior of the portal box housing.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle is provided comprising a chassis, four wheels and a passenger compartment that includes a passenger seating structure. The vehicle additionally comprises a drivetrain operatively connected to at least one of the wheels comprising at least one drive shaft and at least one torque transfer device. Furthermore the vehicle includes a prime mover that is mounted to the chassis entirely forward of a front edge of the seating structure and operatively connected to the drivetrain. The prime mover is structured and operable to provide motive force to at least one of the wheels.

Abstract: In an all-wheel drive arrangement with low input torque especially for the skid-steer loaders controlled by a control unit, made up of battery, frequency converter, electric joystick and/or electro-hydraulic switchgear, both sides of the vehicle control include at least two wheels, each wheel connected to a planetary gearing. The gearing equipped with the infinite gear member (e.g. belt, chain) transfers the torque from the electric motor to each wheel on one side of the vehicle controlled, whereby the planetary gear directly drives the particular wheel.

Abstract: A drive switching mechanism of a utility vehicle includes: a two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive switching device that switches between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive of the utility vehicle; and a control unit that controls the drive switching mechanism. The two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive switching device switches between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive by using a first clutch. The control unit permits the two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive switching device to switch from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive when a rotation difference of the first clutch becomes equal to or smaller than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension arrangement includes a mounting member, a trailing arm pivotably coupled to the mounting member, an axle assembly coupled to the trailing arm moveable in a vertical direction, an air spring arrangement biasing the trailing arm from the vehicle frame assembly, and a charging arrangement having a first portion operably coupled with the second end of the trailing arm such the first portion is fixed for vertical movement with the trailing arm, and a second portion that is operably coupled with the vehicle frame assembly such that the second portion is fixed for vertical movement with the vehicle frame assembly, wherein the charging arrangement is configured to generate an electrical charge when the first portion of the charging arrangement moves relative to the second portion of the charging arrangement.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted power supply system according to the present invention is provided with: a main battery; a sub-battery; a voltage regulating unit which regulates the voltage of power supplied from the main battery and the sub-battery; and a state detecting unit which detects the state of the sub-battery.

Abstract: Provided is a drive control device for a vehicle with independently driven wheels, the control device enabling the vehicle to avoid unstable behavior caused by an overrevolution of one of the drive wheels. The vehicle includes left and right motors (6, 6) that independently drive left and right drive wheels (2, 2), respectively. The control device includes: an ECU (21) to generate and output a command torque; an inverter device (22); rotation speed detection modules (34, 34) to detect the rotation speeds of the respective left and right motors (6, 6); and a control module (35) to change the command torques for the respective left and right motors (6, 6) so as to reduce the rotation speeds of the left and right motors (6, 6) when at least one rotation speed between the detected rotation speeds of the left and right motors (6, 6) exceeds a predetermined rotation speed.

Abstract: A braking force control apparatus for a vehicle has a friction braking device, a regenerative braking device, and a control unit for controlling the friction braking device and the regenerative braking device. The control unit is configured to calculate a target pitch gain of the vehicle so that a pitch gain of the vehicle gradually changes in accordance with a difference between a target braking force of the vehicle and a regenerative braking force when the target braking force of the vehicle exceeds a maximum regenerative braking force and changes within a range larger than the maximum regenerative braking force, and to control a front-rear wheel distribution ratio of a friction braking force so that the pitch gain of the vehicle becomes the target pitch gain and the friction braking force becomes the difference between the target braking force of the vehicle and the maximum regenerative braking force.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for controlling an electric vehicle charging system. The apparatus charges each of a plurality of batteries up to a first preset voltage lower than a full charge voltage by voltage control, charges the plurality of batteries up to a predetermined percentage of a second preset voltage that is the full charge voltage by current control, and charges the plurality of batteries up to the second preset voltage by the voltage control.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a torque delivered to wheels of an electrically propelled vehicle based on a battery discharge power. In one example, a method may include, during conditions of a lower than threshold battery output power, reducing the torque delivered to the vehicle wheels from a deliverable torque output.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing electrical energy in a vehicle, including a main energy store for storing electrical energy, an additional energy store, which can be switched over by the main energy store, a main switch for supplying the apparatus connection with a voltage provided by the main energy store, an additional switch for supplying the apparatus connection with a voltage provided by the additional energy store and a control device for switching the main switch and the additional switch over between a first switching state and a second switching state. In the first switching state, the apparatus connection is supplied with the voltage provided by the main energy store, while the additional energy store is disconnected from the apparatus connection. In the second switching state, is supplied with the voltage provided by the additional energy store, while the main energy store is disconnected from the apparatus connection.

Abstract: An electrically-propelled vehicle includes a traction battery and a conductive charging pad disposed beneath the vehicle and electrically coupled to the battery. The charging pad is configured to transfer power from at least one contact extension disposed at a charge station to charge the battery. A height from ground of the charging pad is configured to cause electrical engagement of the contact extension as a result of the vehicle entering a parking space proximate the charge station.

Abstract: During travel of the electric vehicle, the charging arm is extended in the vehicle width direction, a positive electrode overhead line of the power supply device and a positive electrode power reception unit of the charging arm are brought into contact at the same time that a negative electrode overhead line of the power supply device and a negative electrode power reception unit of the charging arm are brought into contact, and a power storage device for driving the electric vehicle is charged. A charging head that is the tip section of the charging arm is held within a V-shaped groove to which the positive electrode overhead line and the negative electrode overhead line are attached, thereby minimizing the loss of contact even if the charging arm shakes in the vertical direction as a result of the condition of the road surface, brake operation, or the like.

Abstract: An amount of electric power generated by a power supply device is input, an upper-limit current value is calculated using a relationship which varies with operation of the conversion circuit, a lower-limit voltage of the conversion circuit is calculated based on the amount of generated electric power and the upper-limit current value, and control is performed such that a voltage on an output side of the conversion circuit is higher than the lower-limit voltage. Accordingly, even when a voltage conversion device restricts a current output from the conversion circuit, it is possible to curb an influence on an output of the power supply device.

Abstract: An architecture that can autonomously service a vehicle, such as an autonomous, battery powered electric car, in a manner that can be environmentally conscious, expeditious, efficient, and cost-effective. For example, the vehicle can be cleaned, repaired, maintained, or otherwise serviced, and charged by autonomous apparatuses of a point of distribution (POD) station. The autonomous apparatuses can be controlled by procedures developed by machine learning techniques. The charging can be accomplished by drawing power from an energy storage device that is charged in response to a determination that a demand for energy is below a defined threshold.

Abstract: Methods for monitoring the state of charge of a battery of a motor vehicle are disclosed in which the battery current is determined at moments at which the battery charging voltage has decreased to a defined limit value. The battery current thus determined is transmitted to an evaluation unit, which generates an alarm signal if no discharge of the battery is measured by means of the determined battery current in a defined period. The limit value for the decrease of the battery charging voltage is selected such that the algorithm as a result can identify whether the state of charge of a battery lies above or below a threshold above which a certain electrical functionality of the battery can be guaranteed.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a sensor interface, a memory and a processor. The sensor interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to (i) analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern, (ii) determine time efficient operational parameters for the vehicle in response to (a) a destination and (b) an estimated travel time to the destination. The estimated travel time may be based on current conditions of the vehicle indicated by the pattern. The time efficient operational parameters may be selected to decrease the estimated travel time. At least one of the sensor data samples may comprise telemetry data.

Abstract: A method for determining a charging requirement for an energy storage means of a vehicle can include: determining a routine of use of charge of the energy storage means; predicting a future use of charge of the energy storage means based on the routine; determining a charging requirement for the energy storage means based on the prediction; and providing an output to a user of the vehicle indicative of a time at which an increase in the state of charge of the energy storage means will be required based on the determined charging requirement.

Abstract: A vehicle electric power generation apparatus includes an electric power generator, a first electric power storage, a second electric power storage, a first voltage detector, a second voltage detector, and an electric power generation controller. The controller sets, as a first allowable voltage, an upper limit value of a terminal voltage of the first storage and sets, as a second allowable voltage, an upper limit value of a terminal voltage of the second storage, and raises, when the generator is to be controlled in a regenerative electric power generation state, a generated voltage derived from the generator higher than both of the first allowable voltage and the second allowable voltage. When the terminal voltage of the first storage reaches the first allowable voltage or the terminal voltage of the second storage reaches the second allowable voltage, the controller prevents the generated voltage of the generator from rising.

Abstract: Provide is a power supply redundant system in which power supply systems of different voltages coexist, which allows electric power to be supplied to a load even if a ground fault or short circuit occurs therein. The system includes a DCDC converter, a first side of the DCDC convertor being connected to a first battery having a first voltage, a first switch provided between a second battery having a second voltage different from the first voltage and a second side of the DCDC converter, a load operating with the second voltage, separately connected to the second battery and the second side of the DCDC converter, and a controller monitoring a voltage of the second battery by turning on the first switch, and when the voltage of the second battery becomes equal to or lower than a first reference value, switching off the first switch and allowing the DCDC converter to output the second voltage from the second side.

Abstract: A vehicle power supply system is provided. The vehicle power supply system includes a first power line connected by a first inverter and a first battery, a second power line connected by a second inverter and a second battery, a voltage converter converting a voltage between the power lines, a charging and discharging control device that controls charging and discharging of the batteries by operating the inverters and the voltage converter, and a permission unit that permits or prohibits execution of the electrical pass control for charging the second battery with power discharged from the first battery. The charging and discharging control device executes the electrical pass control when a second SOC is equal to or less than a predetermined value and the electrical pass control is permitted by the permission unit. The permission unit does not permit the execution of the electrical pass control during regenerative deceleration.

Abstract: A power supply system for a vehicle, the system including: a battery pack including at least two parallel strings of battery cells, each string forming a battery having a first output voltage; a switch mechanism configured to connect one of the at least two batteries to a first battery pack output terminal, wherein the first battery pack output terminal is connected to a first power consumer; and a multichannel DC/DC converter having an input terminal connected to the first battery pack output terminal, the multichannel DC/DC converter including a plurality of outputs, wherein at least one of the plurality of outputs is configured to provide a second voltage, the second voltage being lower than the first voltage, and wherein the at least one output of the multichannel DC/DC converter is connected to a second power consumer.

Abstract: An exemplary vehicle assembly includes, among other things, an inlet duct that opens to a duct opening within a side of a cargo bed. The inlet duct is configured to communicate a flow of air to a heat exchange module that manages thermal energy levels of a traction battery. A flow control structure is moved relative to the duct opening to selectively restrict or permit the flow of air entering the inlet duct through the duct opening. A flow control method includes, among other things, selectively blocking at least a portion of a duct opening to adjust a flow of air moved through the duct opening into an inlet duct. To manage thermal energy within a traction battery, the method further includes exchanging thermal energy between the air and another fluid at a heat exchange module that is disposed within a chamber of a cargo bed.

Abstract: This patent application is directed to thermal management systems of vehicles with an electric powertrain. More specifically, the battery system and one or more powertrain components and/or cabin climate control components of a vehicle share the same thermal circuit as the battery module through which heat can be exchanged between the battery module and one or more powertrain or climate control components as needed.

Abstract: A station building power supply device includes a circuit breaker to disconnect a connection with a train side, a circuit breaker to disconnect a connection with the station load side, a power converter disposed between the circuit breaker and the circuit breaker to convert the regenerative power into the AC power, a housing that houses the circuit breaker, the power converter, and the circuit breaker, a voltage sensor that detects a charged state of the housing, and a control unit that controls operations of the circuit breaker, of the power converter, and of the circuit breaker based on a detection result from the voltage sensor.

Abstract: A longitudinal adjuster (10) for a vehicle seat (1) includes at least one rail pair (12) with a longitudinal direction (x) relatively sliding and engaging first seat rail (14), for connecting to a seat frame side part (6), and a second seat rail (16), for connecting to a vehicle structure. A first clamping element (20), fastened to the first seat rail and a second clamping element (22), fastened to the second seat rail are usually spaced apart from each other and engage with each other, in response to a defined application of force, for example in the event of a crash. The first clamping element has a connection section (24), which can be connected to a surface (8) of a seat frame side part (6) directed toward the rear. The vehicle seat includes the longitudinal adjuster and a seat frame side part, which is connected to a first seat rail.

Abstract: A track assembly includes a track, a support member, and/or a lever. The support member may be connected to the lever, and/or the lever may include a rotational axis substantially parallel to the track. The lever may rotation about the rotational axis between a first position and/or a second position. The lever may be configured to engage the track in a longitudinal direction when the lever may be in a first position. The lever may be configured to engage the track in a lateral direction when the lever may be in a second position. The lever may be configured to limit longitudinal movement of the support member along the track. The track may include a longitudinal window that may have a first edge and/or a second edge.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a motor vehicle seat includes first and second sensors, which are mounted on a first component of the adjustment mechanism, and protuberances provided on the second component of the adjustment mechanism. The first and second sensors are mounted facing the protuberances, with the sensors being positioned so that there is a phase difference between the signals detected by the two sensors. The mechanism includes an electronic control unit that determines a direction of movement of the components, based on the detected phase difference.

Abstract: An apparatus for a vehicle comprises a lid for covering an opening of a container and a panel pivotally attached to the lid to enable the panel to pivot between a stowed orientation, in which the panel extends alongside the first face of the lid, and a first deployed orientation, in which the panel extends at a positive angle to the first face of the lid. The apparatus also includes a cushion member and a cushion attachment mechanism attaching the cushion member to the lid. The cushion attachment mechanism is arranged to enable the cushion member to move between a stowed position and a deployed position.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle body structure including: a seat member storable in a floor of a vehicle body; a front door disposed on a vehicle-width directional outer side relative to the seat member; a first load transmission member and a second load transmission member disposed in the front door and configured to transmit a side collision load to the seat member at a side collision. The first load transmission member and the second load transmission member are arranged higher than an upper surface of the seat member being in a dive-down stored condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ventilation mat for vehicles in which at least one exhaust hole configured to be spaced apart from a channel of a ventilation mat of a seat back and communicate with a covering layer is formed through the ventilation mat so as to form an exhaust air circulation structure to uniformly maintain ventilation performance of the seat back regardless of physical characteristics of a passenger seated on a seating part of the seat back. Therefore, through the exhaust air circulation structure, the ventilation mat for vehicles consistently inhales cooling air in a vehicle when the passenger is seated on the ventilation seat, and thus lowers the temperature of the seating part to improve passenger's thermal comfort.

Abstract: A seat dress cover attachment clip, dress cover attachment system, and method for attaching and tensioning a seat dress cover. The attachment clip includes a clamp portion adapted to clamp to a rigid seat part and a portion attachable to a seat dress cover. The clamp includes a flexible part for accommodating different rigid part thickness and the portion attachable to the seat dress cover, in use, tensions the seat dress cover wrapped around the clip. Elongate clips can be utilized to attached to dress cover to a rigid seat part, such as a backrest or other seat element.

Abstract: A lumbar support system for a seat backrest, the lumbar support system includes a carrier having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The carrier is movable with respect to the seat backrest in a first direction and in a second direction opposite the first direction. The lumbar support system further includes a first bladder coupled to the first end of the carrier, a second bladder coupled to the second end of the carrier, and a third bladder coupled to the carrier. The third bladder has a contact surface and is configured to move with the carrier. The first bladder is inflatable to move the carrier in the first direction, and the second bladder is inflatable to move the carrier in the second direction. The third bladder is inflatable such that the contact surface is extendable in a third direction.

Abstract: A mat attachment structure of a seatback includes: a guide wire attached to the mat and provided, at the distal end part, with a straight portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the seatback frame on a tip side of the seatback frame or its root side; and a through-hole formed in the seatback frame and through which the straight portion is insertable. The through-hole is provided with a protruding part which includes a high protruding portion and a low protruding portion formed adjacent to the high protruding portion. In a first movement of the mat, the straight portion moves in a de-insertion direction while coming into contact with the high protruding portion. As the amount of movement of the mat gets larger than the amount of movement of the first movement, a contact position between the straight portion and the protruding part moves toward the low protruding portion.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a side frame formed by filling a mold with a material, the side frame extending along forward and backward directions and having a front lower portion and a rear lower portion; a front leg attached to the front lower portion of the side frame to support the side frame between the front lower portion and a vehicle floor surface; and a rear leg attached to the rear lower portion of the side frame to support the side frame between the rear lower portion and the vehicle floor surface.

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a frame member, a plate-shaped support member, and a blower. The frame member includes a pair of opposed frames disposed opposite to and separately from each other, and a first connecting frame by which the pair of opposed frames are connected. The plate-shaped support member is disposed between the pair of opposed frames and configured to receive a load from an occupant. The blower is attached to the support member, and part of the blower is disposed on a side of the first connecting frame that is opposite to an occupant side thereof.