Patent ID: 7322652
Filing Date: 2008-01-29
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A seat system for use in an automotive vehicle, comprising: a seat having a back rest portion and a bottom seat portion, the bottom seat portion including a first bolster and an opposed second bolster, wherein the first bolster is positioned proximate to the bottom seat portion and proximate to the exterior of the vehicle, the first bolster configured to be adjustable in elevation relative to the bottom seat portion between an extended position and a retracted position, the extended position configured to facilitate occupant comfort while in the seat and the retracted position configured to facilitate occupant ingress and egress to/from the seat, and wherein the second bolster is positioned proximate to the bottom seat portion and opposite the first bolster; an actuator configured to adjust the first bolster between the extended position and the retracted position; and a control module configured to generate a first command signal when a vehicle condition indicates occupant readiness to ingress and egress to/from the seat is determined; wherein the actuator adjusts the first bolster to the retracted position upon receipt of the first command signal.