Patent ID: 7138779
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: B60N,B64D

Abstract:
1. A method of managing the operation of a seat ( 10 ) fitted with an actuator ( 24 ) including means ( 42 , 44 ) for monitoring at least one variable characteristic of the force produced by the actuator ( 24 ), means ( 41 ) for measuring the position of the actuator, and means ( 36 ) for controlling the actuator, the method comprising the steps consisting in: measuring the or each characteristic variable; evaluating the or each characteristic variable on the basis of a predetermined evaluation criterion; and while the actuator is in operation, implementing an appropriate action on the seat as a function of the result of said evaluation; wherein said evaluation includes a step of measuring the position of the actuator; and said criterion for evaluating the or each measured characteristic variable used for said evaluation depends on the position of the actuator.