Patent ID: 9346385
Filing Date: 2016-05-24
CPC Classification: A61H,B60N

Claim Text:
1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising: a seating surface; a plurality of polymeric mats, each including a memory metal encased therein, each polymeric mat having a first side operably coupled with an underlying support structure and a second side proximate the seating surface; an electrical source operably coupled to the memory metal in each polymeric mat and configured to supply energy to the memory metal in each polymeric mat; a controller in communication with the plurality of polymeric mats and configured to deliver a predetermined electrical input to the memory metal of each polymeric mat, wherein the predetermined electrical input manipulates each polymeric mat to a deformed state, and wherein deformation of the plurality of polymeric mats to the deformed state operates a cushion assembly between a multitude of comfort positions; and an air bladder disposed below the plurality of polymeric mats, the air bladder being operable between an inflated condition and a deflated condition, wherein the plurality of polymeric mats are configured to move into an arched position when in the deformed state and wherein the air bladder is configured to form undulations corresponding to each of the plurality of polymeric mats.