Abstract: A power kit assembly for an adjustable chair that provides power to a height adjustment mechanism to enable a chair to be adjusted electrically in a cost effective and reliable manner is described. The chair includes a limit switch that limits an amount of movement of the height adjustment mechanism. The power kit assembly includes a battery pack electrically and removably coupled to an electric motor and to the limit switch. The electric motor is coupled to the height adjustment mechanism. The battery pack includes at least one battery cell and a housing. The battery cells are axially-aligned within the battery pack housing and extend between first and second ends of the housing. The battery cells are also rechargeable.

Abstract: A telephone system apparatus and method adapted for use on an aircraft seatback which provides an electrical connection point (i.e., jack) formed on a housing of the telephone system. The connection point permits coupling of a user's laptop computer to an on-board network, while the housing also provides the electrical connection point for a telephone handset. In one embodiment a pair of additional electrical connection points are provided for allowing more than one individual to couple his/her laptop computer to phone system, and thus gain access to the network. The telephone system eliminates the need to attach independent jacks at various locations on the seats and efficiently uses the housing of the telephone system for this purpose.

Abstract: A seat module electrification system includes electrical contacts on the seat and electrical contacts on the module. In the preferred and illustrated embodiment the electrical terminals on the seat comprise conductive strips located proximate a pocket adapted to receive the module and the electrical terminals on the module comprise formed terminals having a conductive tip, the module terminals being arranged to engage the strips when the module is placed in the pocket. The module may be attached to the pocket in a variety of ways including a mechanical latch system or other fasteners. In one illustrated form of the invention, a switch is provided so that power does not pass to the strips unless the module is attached to the seat.

Abstract: An aircraft seat assembly including at least one electronic component usable by a passenger and an single integrated electronic systems which provides signal decoding, signal routing, data management, built in test, and power conversion for each user accessible electronic component which is installed in the seat assembly. The electronic components generally include at least a video display unit, an audio system, or a telephone. The integrated electronics system provides power conversion, signal routing, data management and other electronic requirements for each of the electronic components. The integrated electronics system of the present invention not only integrates power conversion and signal management responsibilities into one system, but also is integrated into the seat assembly.

Abstract: A control system and method for automatically adjusting the position of a headrest of a seat assembly for a vehicle. The control system includes at least one occupancy sensor disposed within the seat assembly for detecting the presence of a passenger in the seat assembly and at least one passenger position sensor disposed proximate to the headrest for detecting the position of a passenger's head relative to the position of the headrest. A control module monitors the output of the at least one occupancy and position sensors and generates a control signal instructing the at least one drive motor to reposition the headrest to adjust to the presence and position of the passenger in the seat.

Abstract: There is provided a lightweight chair for body-sensible acoustic device wherein each of the right and left sides of the chair is formed of a frame having a substantially parallelogram shape, and a front-leg arm and a rear-leg arm of each of the frames are arranged so that their tilt angles agree with that of the back portion of the chair. The back portion is pivotally mounted at the rear of upper side arms of the frames, and a seat portion is pivotally mounted at the upper portion of the front-leg arms. An electromechanical vibration transducer is affixed to the reverse side of the lumber portion of the chair so that the vibration direction becomes perpendicular to the back portion surface. Since the vibration direction of the transducer agrees with that of the frames, the frames do not interfere with the vibration of the chair, thereby enhancing the vibration efficiency.

Abstract: A seat (22) for mounting in a vehicle generally includes an entire video recording system (20). The video recording system (20) has a camera (40) extending above the seat (22) and mounted, via a support (42), to a back frame (26) of the seat (22). The camera (40) is spaced from the headrest (29) and is preferably close to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. An audio receiver (48) and controller (80) are mounted in the seat back (28), while a recorder (68) and display unit (54) are mounted to the seat bottom (32). A power and communications wire bundle (82) is disposed to connect the recording system (20) to the vehicle's systems. The recording system (20) may include a mechanism for limiting access to the videotape and a mechanism for heating and cooling the recorder.

Abstract: An electronic gambling unit for allowing a user to play a video gambling game, may generally include a seating unit having an enclosure defining an at least partially enclosed space, the enclosure being sized to at least partially enclose the user when the user is seated in the seating unit and a display unit operatively associated with the seating unit, the display unit being capable of generating color images. The electronic gambling unit may further include an input device that allows the user to make a plurality of input selections when the user is seated in the seating unit, a currency-accepting mechanism that is capable of allowing the user to deposit a medium of currency and a controller operatively coupled to the display unit and the input device.

Abstract: A massage chair includes a base frame; a cradle in which a person sits, the cradle being rotatably mounted to the base frame on a cradle bearing structure and pivoting at a cradle axis, the cradle including a vibration generation mechanism mounted within the cradle for producing and delivering vibration into the body of a person seated in the cradle; and a having cradle pivot mechanism connected to the cradle for pivoting the cradle relative to the base frame to a sitting position in which the center of gravity of a person seated in the cradle is substantially over the cradle axis to evenly distribute the weight of a person seated in the cradle over the cradle, and for pivoting the cradle to at least one reclining position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a vehicle seat with a head rest detachably fastenable at a backrest of the seat and with an integrated video screen, for which the head rest has a storing space. In order to obtain an improved possibility to mount the seat using simple constructive means and in order to guarantee a high security for the passengers of the vehicle in its mounted state the video screen is fastened in the storing space in a form-locking and/or force-locking manner between the head rest and the backrest. In particular in a first embodiment the video screen is fastened on a support piece of the backrest, which is provided with sleeves for supporting rods of the head rest and with a plug-in contact for the video screen.

Abstract: The invention provides a safety arrangement for an electrically adjustable piece of furniture for sitting, reclining and/or lying down, the piece of furniture including a stationary supporting structure, a movable framework composed of articulated metallic members, and an electric motor for moving the framework, the safety arrangement including at least one electrically conductive strip conductively attached to at least those portions of the metallic members exposed to human touch, and a control unit including a touch sensor/switch electrically connected to the framework, for overridingly stopping the operation of the motor when the strip is touched during the movement of the framework.

Abstract: An on-vehicle massage system for a passenger vehicle that utilizes an air compressor on the passenger vehicle as a source of dynamic force and the power supply on the passenger vehicle as an electric power source to inflate and deflate air bags mounted in seats of the passenger vehicle to provide massage action. A pressure detecting circuit detects the air pressure in an air cylinder of the air compressor, so that the on-vehicle massage system is actuated only when a detected pressure value is high enough for normal and safe operation of the passenger vehicle. The on-vehicle massage system is economical and safe for use to relieve passengers' stiff muscles caused by long distance journey on the vehicle.

Abstract: A seat module electrification system includes electrical contacts on the seat and electrical contacts on the module. In the preferred and illustrated embodiment the electrical terminals on the seat comprise conductive strips located proximate a pocket adapted to receive the module and the electrical terminals on the module comprise formed terminals having a conductive tip, the module terminals being arranged to engage the strips when the module is placed in the pocket. The module may be attached to the pocket in a variety of ways including a mechanical latch system or other fasteners. In one illustrated form of the invention, a switch is provided so that power does not pass to the strips unless the module is attached to the seat.

Abstract: A ventilation device for the seat (2, 3) of a motor vehicle (1) which has an electrically driven fan (3, 5), the vehicle (1) having a solar cell arrangement (8) which, with the vehicle (1) turned off, provides a supply of solar generated power for operation of the fan (3, 5).

Abstract: There is provided a seat preventing the baggage or the like from being damaged. A leg rest strain gauge is provided on the bark surface of the leg rest frame on the proximal side. When a baggage is placed in the operating space of the leg rest in the bed position, and the leg rest is moved downward and is abutted against the baggage, the leg rest warps to form a convex on the upper surface in response to a reaction force from the baggage (a force in the direction opposite to the direction of the inclining movement of the leg rest). Therefore, the leg rest strain gauge expands, and thus the resistance and the gauged voltage value exceed the inclining direction determination value and the stoppage determination value. Consequently, the operation of the motor is stopped and the further downward movement of the leg rest is stopped. Therefore, the leg rest is prevented from pressurizing the baggage unnecessarily, thereby preventing the baggage from being damaged.

Abstract: An infant seat assembly is made up of a resilient frame with a leg rest portion designed to support a displacement mechanism which will either impart a shaking or bouncing motion to the frame; and, when a baby is placed in the seat assembly, the frequency of vibration imparted to the frame can be selectively tuned to be in harmony with the natural frequency of vibration of the frame when an infant is placed in the seat assembly.

Abstract: A health care test kiosk includes a carrel body that supports a console housing and has a vacant knee-space beneath the console housing. The carrel body includes a support side panel forming a lateral side and extending beyond the console housing and the knee-space. A physiological test interface is connected to and supported by the carrel body on the support side panel. A retractable seat is movably connected to the support side panel of the carrel body for selective positioning in a location ranging from withdrawn into the knee-space beneath the console housing to extended completely from the knee-space.

Abstract: A seat with a seat sensor is formed of a pressure sensitive sheet sensor for sensing a presser, and a seat pad for allowing a user to sit thereon. The seat pad has a slit extending from one peripheral side of the seat pad to a middle area of the seat pad. The slit has a with and a height to allow the sheet sensor to enter from the one peripheral side to the middle thereof so that the sheet sensor is disposed inside the seat pad. The seat with the seat sensor can be easily manufactured.

Abstract: A flexible cover for a vehicle seat has an inside face with a conductive thread fixed thereagainst to form a seam in chain stitch that does not pass through the cover and that is not visible on the outside face of the cover.

Abstract: In a mounting structure, a seat occupant sensor is disposed on the central region of the bearing surface of the foam of a seat, and signal lines that connect the sensor to an ECU cross a groove formed on the foam. Deeper portions are formed on the bottom of the groove so as to correspond to the portions of the groove where the signal lines cross the groove. Further the portions of a wire buried in the foam corresponding to the deeper portions are cranked so that the wire bypasses the deeper portion. According to this arrangement, the signal lines can move freely in the deeper portion of the groove, and therefore the signal lines are immune to breaking even if the foam deforms. Thus the reliability and the durability of the seat occupant sensor are ensured.

Abstract: An occupant detection system for a vehicle including a seat assembly and a mounting device. The mounting device includes a first member connected to the seat assembly, a second member connectable to the vehicle and connected to the first member at a first point, a floating joint located at a second point engageable with the seat assembly and with the vehicle, and a load sensor located on one of the first member and a second member between the first point and the second point. A compressing force tending to compress the seat assembly toward the vehicle travels through the load sensor, while a pulling force tending to pull the seat assembly from the vehicle travels through the floating joint.

Abstract: A vehicle seat for an operator is disclosed in combination with a mechanical joystick for operating ancillary equipment of the vehicle. The joystick is pivotably mounted on the seat for movement between an active position in which the joystick may be manipulated by a seated operator and a stowed position in which access to the seat is unencumbered by the joystick.

Abstract: Coupling structure for mobile video device provided with a signal terminal having multiple signal contact points as outputs of the mobile video device and provided with a terminal jack disposed in a seat and having multiple signal contact points corresponding to the signal contact points of the signal terminal. The signal terminal can be more easily and quickly inserted into the seat to couple with the terminal jack or extracted therefrom for service. The terminal jack is mounted on a multistage adjustment device so that the height of the mobile video device can be multistage adjusted.

Abstract: A mobile, rotatable, electrically-wired chair having an upper section containing electrical components integrated therein for use by the chair's occupant, with electrical wires from these components internally affixed to the chair and connected by swivel connector to external communications or power lines. The swivel connector is rigidly affixed to the chair to maintain a constant connection between internal and external electrical wires while at the same time allowing stable positioning of the external wires relative to the chair. The rotational movement of the rotating portion of the chair is transferred to the internal, rigidly affixed wires, then absorbed by the swivel connector, thus allowing chair rotation without tangling, gnarling, and stretching of either the internal or external electrical wires.

Abstract: The vehicle seat (10) comprises at least one electrically powered functional member (24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 38). This functional member comprises an active element (24E, 26E, 28E, 30E, 31E, 32E, 34E) designed to perform a unique elemental function; a local control unit (24D, 26D, 28D, 30D, 31D, 32D, 34D) for controlling an active element (24E, 26E, 28E, 30E, 31E, 32E, 34E) ; means (24B, 26B, 28B, 30B, 31B, 32B, 34B) of receiving commands; and means (24F, 26F, 28F, 30F, 31F, 32F, 34F, 38F) for collecting operational status data from the functional member (24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34). The seat comprises a communication bus (42) to which each of the receiving means (24B, 26B, 28B, 30B, 31B, 32B, 34B).

Abstract: Firstly, a passenger's sitting posture detecting apparatus 1 is mounted on a side of a seat back frame 2 and outside of a frame, an opening 10 is formed in a side of a back pad 9 at a location corresponding to that of the passenger's sitting posture detecting apparatus 1, the passenger's sitting posture detecting apparatus 1 is accommodated in the opening 10, a harness 6 is assembled with the passenger's sitting posture detecting apparatus 1 in the opening 10 through a connector 7 such that the harness 6 can be connected to the passenger's sitting posture detecting apparatus 1. Therefore, the harness 6 can be reliably assembled with the passenger's sitting posture detecting apparatus 1 through the connector 7 from outside with a simple operation. Secondary, the harness 6 is held and brought into conduction such that the harness 6 is separated from the edge of the mounting member 14 through a clip 18.

Abstract: A headrest is tiltably mounted to a passenger side seat and includes a lamp assembly for directing illumination rearwardly and downwardly from a rear surface in the headrest to illuminate the lap area of the seat located behind the passenger seat. The seat can be folded forwardly and the headrest tilted rearwardly to direct illumination onto a work surface located in the back of the seat back.

Abstract: A wire harness 20 for a vehicle seat 10 disposed in the vehicle seat 10 for electrically connecting electric parts to one another, comprises flat circuit branch 21, and a flat circuit body 22 whose one end is connected to the circuit branch 21 and whose other end is connected to the electric parts M1 to M5, SW1 to SW3 and 17, the circuit branch 21 comprises a sheet of branch seat or a plurality of sheets of branch seats selectively laminated on one another so that an electronic circuit corresponding to specification or grade of the vehicle seat 10 can be constituted.

Abstract: A novel and improved form of displacement mechanism has been devised for an infant bouncer seat of the type having a resilient frame with a base support located directly beneath the seat proper, the displacement mechanism mounted on the base portion and including a variable speed motor drive which operates through a speed reduction mechanism into a crank arm at one end of a lift arm which is pivotal in response to activation of the motor drive to impart vertical reciprocal motion to the base. The motor speed is adjusted to tune the frequency of reciprocal motion of the base to the natural frequency of the seat for a particular weight baby, and the connection of the lift arm to the base can be adjusted to vary the amplitude of reciprocal motion of the lift arm and the base.

Abstract: A foldaway panel device on a chair comprises a stand lever, chair pivot device, display pivot device, and a panel display. The stand lever is an elongated tube and the chair pivot device pivotally engages with an end of the elongated tube. The display pivot device is sleeved into the other end of the elongated tube, and the panel display has a flat screen with engaging plates extending outward to engage with the display pivot device. The chair pivot device is fixedly attached to a chair such that the panel display can be moved with respect to the chair pivot device, adjusted to any orientation and any angular position, and folded at a storage position in front of a lower part of the chair.

Abstract: A seat pressure sensor unit of the present invention is provided at a portion receiving a pressure of a seat. The sensor unit comprises a sensor provided on a top face of a base cloth and a heater wire provided on the top face of the base cloth not so as to overlap the sensor.

Abstract: A child supporting and amusement apparatus for soothing and entertaining a child by recreating the experience of riding in a car.

Abstract: A removable automobile vehicle seat, comprising anchorings adapted to enable rapid mounting and dismantling of the seat on the bodywork of a vehicle. The seat comprises in addition an electrical circuit connected to an electrical supply connector which is connected to an electrical connector mounted on the vehicle bodywork, the connection and disconnection being made by the installing movement of the seat on the vehicle bodywork.

Abstract: A seating device including a seat, an enclosed armrest adjacent to the seat, and a thermoelectric refrigeration compartment, mounted within the armrest is provided. The armrest includes an upper portion connected to a main portion of the armrest by a hinge along an outer surface thereof, movable away from a home position against the main portion of the armrest, the compartment preferably being mounted in the main portion such that moving the upper portion away from the home position exposes the upper surface of the compartment. The compartment may have an upwardly opening lid which opens to a thermoelectrically cooled or heated cavity which may be sized to accept several beverage containers or in an alternate embodiment it may be sized to accept one upright beverage container.

Abstract: An arrangement for contacting of electronic components (for example, seat occupation detection sensors, buckle switches) in a removable vehicle seat which can be mechanically detached from its vehicle-body-side anchoring by means of a seat unlocking device. In order to unlock the seat, a plug-type connection must first be separated manually by the operator. Only then will the unlocking of the seat be released. In another embodiment, an electric plug-type connection is provided which, during the installation and removal of the seat, automatically makes or breaks contact because of the relative movement of the seat.

Abstract: A coupling structure for mobile video device provided with multiple output signal terminals and a pair of commensurable multi-terminal jacks for easy and rapid installation or maintenance, and with a multistage adjustment device for adjusting the mobile video device in multiple steps.

Abstract: A vehicle seat with a back rest (72) in which a sliding guide (74) is provided, and with a headrest which is fixed to the back rest (72) by means of at least one guide rod (76) inserted into the sliding guide (74), and is provided with a functional unit (20, 23) which is connectable electrically with a base unit arranged outside the headrest, is characterized in that the guide rod (76) is used for the electrical connection of the functional unit.

Abstract: A vehicle bench seat is proposed which includes a seat surface and back rest as well as a middle arm rest. The middle arm rest is capable of swiveling between a substantially horizontal position parallel to the seat surface and a substantially vertical position, in which it is disposed in a recess of the back rest. The middle arm rest has at its front end a head rest, which in the vertical position of the arm rest projects above the top edge of the back rest. The head rest (5) has a recess (8) at the side which forms the top side when the middle arm rest (6) is horizontally aligned.

Abstract: A combination carrying case and cushioned seat is described which conveniently provides therapeutic support for the lumbar region of the spine. Specifically, the item described is a foldable carrying case which provides a cushioned seat and backrest, as well as a separate, adjustable pad which supports the lumbar spinal region.

Abstract: An inflatable cushion used as a sitting or lying furniture for people with an inner surface of the seat surface or the back surface of the cushion mounted with a plurality of massage devices. The massage device includes a vibration assembly and conductive wires, which are wrapped in a wrappage member thermo-glued at a given position on the inner surface of the inflatable cushion. The power-supply wires of the wrappage member are connected and glued to a wire-hole base at one side of the inflatable cushion so as to facilitate power-supply connection. The massage device is hung on the inner surface of the inflatable cushion by the wrappage member. During massage operation, the seat surface over the wrappage member will be in close contact with a person's body, and also the inflatable cushion will have a resonant effect to buffer the vibration frequency of the vibration assembly in order to provide a comfortable massage.

Abstract: A seat assembly of a vehicle capable of receiving and retaining an interchangeable module. The seat assembly includes a seat bottom, a seat back, and a module receiver. The module receiver is secured to either the seat bottom or the seat back and includes a coupling device to retain the module which is received in the module receiver.

Abstract: A seating structure including a series of seat assemblies each consisting of a pair of spaced side supports, a seat pivotably mounted between the side supports, a back fixed to the side supports, an electrical outlet positioned on one of the side supports, and at least one data outlet positioned on one of the side supports. Each of the side supports includes an outlet housing affixed to the lower surface of an arm rest contained on the side support. The outlet housing extends inwardly toward the seat surface and provides the seat occupant with an electrical outlet and at least one data outlet. The electrical wiring and data line for each seat assembly pass through a wireway contained in the seat back. A branch electrical power conduit passes through the side support and into the seat back where is it connected to the supply of electrical power. Likewise, a data line extends from the wireway contained in the seat back into the side support where it is connected to the data outlet.

Abstract: A stowable support apparatus is disclosed and includes a base with a support arm pivotally coupled to the base. The support arm is pivotal between a stowed position and a display position, and it has a display unit coupled thereto distal the base. The apparatus further includes a lock mechanism that is configured to retain selectively the support arm in the stowed or the display position, and the lock mechanism is housed substantially, or completely, within the support arm. In some embodiments of the invention, the apparatus includes a sensor for detecting and indicating when the support arm is in its stowed position. In other embodiments, the apparatus further includes a mounting bracket mounted on the support arm distal the base. The display unit is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket enables pivotal and rotational movement of the display unit with respect to the support arm.

Abstract: A mat incorporating a heating wire and intended for installation in a motor vehicle seat for heating the motor vehicle seat. The novel mat includes further antennas or antenna components of an antenna system, which cooperates with a resonator/transponder of a child seat. The mat thus forms a part of a system for detecting the presence of a child seat placed on the motor vehicle seat.