Patent ID: 6088643
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: A47C,B60N

Abstract:
An apparatus for adjusting the contour of a seat by pneumatically controlling the comfort of the seat comprising:a. a plurality of inflatable air cells mounted in operative association with a seat contour;b. a distribution system providing independent passages connected to each of the air cells;c. a manifold connected to each passage of the distribution system through an individual output valve actuated by an electrical signal;d. a source of pressurized fluid activated by an electrical signal and connected to the fluid distribution system through the manifold for selectively varying the pressure in one or more of said inflatable air cells;the improvement comprising:a vehicle ignition state monitor;an occupant seat sensor and said electric signal produced in response to both said occupant seat sensor said ignition state monitor for selectively varying the pressure in one or more of said inflatable air cells.