Patent ID: 7237847
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A vehicle seat for use by an occupant in a vehicle including a support structure, the vehicle seat comprising: a seat base coupled to the support structure of the vehicle; a back frame including an upper transverse member, a first side member and a second side member, wherein the upper transverse member interconnects each of the side members at an upper end of the back frame, the back frame further includes a second transverse member coupled to the first and second side members a spaced distance from the first transverse member, wherein the first and second side members each have a lower end pivotally coupled to the seat base; and a compliant back operably connected at an upper portion to the second transverse member and operably connected at a lower portion proximate the lower ends of the first and second side members, wherein the compliant back is coupled to the second transverse member by at least one pivot member such that the upper portion of the compliant back extends in a cantilevered fashion over the upper end of the back frame and a spaced distance from the back frame, wherein when the occupant in the seat leans into the upper portion of the compliant back, the upper portion can flex about the pivot until contacting the upper end of the back frame.