Patent ID: 8052213
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A seat comprising an adjustable seat occupant support assembly in combination with a molded seat shell comprising: the seat shell comprising a shell body made of a moldable material having a cradle that includes a narrowed receptacle at each end formed in the shell body of the shell body; the adjustable seat occupant support assembly comprising a drive rotatable about an axis of rotation rotatively supported in the cradle that includes a rod at each end received in a corresponding one of the receptacles, and an effector in operable cooperation with the drive; an outer seat cover that overlies the drive and the effector and defines a seat occupant support surface upon which a seat occupant can be supported when sitting wherein at least one of the receptacles comprises a guide having an inclined bottom guide wall extending generally parallel to the axis of rotation of the drive; and wherein rotation of the drive causes the effector to cause the outer seat cover to displace or cause the shape of the outer seat cover to be modified.