US20160129815A1 - Head restraint with a multi-cell bladder assembly - Google Patents
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- a vehicle seating assembly includes a pump and a headrest.
- the headrest has a support base, a flexible foam layer coupled with the support base, a flexible substrate overlying the foam layer and defining an outer surface, and an inflatable bladder assembly positioned between the base and the foam layer.
- the bladder assembly has a plurality of cells corresponding to respective regions of the outer surface that are independently operable between inflated and deflated conditions by the pump.
- the seating assembly further includes a control operably coupled to the pump.
- cells 28 and cell 30 may be positioned on opposite sides of cells 24 and 26 so as to extend generally vertically along opposite lateral sides of headrest 12 .
- Such an arrangement may allow of the lateral sides of outer surface 20 to be moved inwardly and outwardly separately from the central portion of surface 20 , which may allow for adjustment to the lateral concavity of surface 20 , with some users potentially desiring a more concave surface 20 to cradle the head, while other may desire less concavity for increased freedom of movement or the like.
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- The present invention generally relates to a vehicle seating assembly. More particularly, the seating assembly includes a headrest having a bladder assembly with a plurality of inflatable cells.
- Motor vehicle seats, particularly driver seats and front passenger seats, may include a number of moveable parts for cooperatively supporting various portions of an occupant. Relative movement of the seat parts may provide for numerous modes of customizing the seating surface that the seat parts define to suit a particular user. Further, many seats include mechanisms for automated or motorized movement of the seat parts for automated movement of the seat parts into that particular configurations.
- It may, accordingly, be advantageous to provide a vehicle seating assembly with increased levels of customization.
- According to one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle seating assembly includes a pump and a headrest. The headrest has a support base, a flexible foam layer coupled with the support base, a flexible substrate overlying the foam layer and defining an outer surface, and an inflatable bladder assembly positioned between the base and the foam layer. The bladder assembly has a plurality of cells corresponding to respective regions of the outer surface that are independently operable between inflated and deflated conditions by the pump. The seating assembly further includes a control operably coupled to the pump.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle headrest assembly includes a support base, a flexible foam layer coupled with the support base, and a flexible fabric layer overlying the foam layer and defining an outer surface. The headrest assembly further includes an inflatable bladder assembly positioned between the base and the foam layer. The bladder assembly includes a plurality of cells corresponding to respective regions of the outer surface and independently operable between inflated and deflated conditions.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle headrest assembly includes an inflatable bladder assembly having a plurality of cells independently operable between inflated and deflated conditions. A fluid manifold has a plurality of outlets respectively associated with ones of the plurality of cells and an inlet coupled with an air supply line. The headrest assembly further includes a support base having first and second support arms, the air supply line extending through the first support arm.
- The various aspects of the present invention can allow for customization of the contour of a head-contacting surface of a vehicle headrest beyond that which can be realized by known headrest adjustment mechanisms. In an example, the use of inflatable cells may require fewer moving parts and may be more resilient during an impact than certain mechanical headrest adjustments, both powered and manual.
- These and other aspects, objects, and features of the present invention will be understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art upon studying the following specification, claims, and appended drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a front perspective, partial cutaway view of a vehicle seating assembly; -
FIG. 2 is a partial front perspective view of a vehicle including the seating assembly ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a detail, cutaway view of a headrest of the seating assembly ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a further detail, cutaway view of the headrest ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the seating assembly ofFIG. 1 , including the headrest ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of a bladder assembly for an alternative headrest assembly; and -
FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of another bladder assembly for a further alternative headrest assembly. - For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “interior,” “exterior,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
FIG. 1 . However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawing, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. Additionally, unless otherwise specified, it is to be understood that discussion of a particular feature of component extending in or along a given direction or the like does not mean that the feature or component follows a straight line or axis in such a direction or that it only extends in such direction or on such a plane without other directional components or deviations, unless otherwise specified. - Referring to
FIG. 1 ,reference numeral 10 generally designates a vehicle seating assembly, illustrated in the form of a vehicle seat.Vehicle seat 10 includes aheadrest 12, which includes a support base layer 14 (FIG. 3 ), a flexible foam layer 16 (FIG. 3 ) coupled with thesupport base layer 14.Headrest 12 further includes aflexible substrate 18 overlying theflexible foam layer 16 and defining anouter surface 20 ofheadrest 12. Aninflatable bladder assembly 22 is positioned between one of thebase layer 14 andflexible foam layer 16 or theflexible foam layer 16 and the substrate 18 (inFIG. 3 the bladder assembly is shown between thebase layer 14 and foam layer 16).Bladder assembly 22 has a plurality ofcells outer surface 20 and independently operable between inflated and deflated conditions by a pump (not shown) included in the assembly withseat 10. A control (not shown) is operably coupled to the pump and may be used to control the operability of thecells - As further shown in
FIG. 1 ,headrest assembly 12 can be usable in connection with avehicle seat 10 including acushion 32 and aseatback 34 that can be rotatably coupled withcushion 32.Headrest 12 can be coupled withseatback 34 so as to extend upwardly from to a position in a general area of the head of an occupant. Accordingly,headrest assembly 12 can provide support for the head of the occupant for purposes of comfort during ordinary use and/or restraining support for the head of the occupant in the event of a crash or the like. As further illustrated,vehicle seat 10 can include additional bladder assemblies throughout additional portions thereof. For example,seatback 34 can define alumbar area 36 flanked byopposing seatback bolsters 38, andseatback 34 can include one or more lumbar bladders, such asbladders bladders 42 within respective ones of theseatback bolsters 38. Additional bladders can also be included within areas ofcushion 32, such as within acentral portion 44 ofcushion 32, as well ascushion bolsters 46. Although illustrated in connection with avehicle seat 10 having the general appearance of a front vehicle seat, theheadrest assembly 12 discussed herein can be incorporated in a vehicle seat in any location, including rear bench seats (with or without additional inflatable bladder). Further, theheadrest assembly 12 can be used in a number of different vehicles including, automobiles, aircraft, trains, and the like. - The bladders illustrated in
FIG. 1 , as well as other bladders that may be further included inseat 10 can be connected together within a series of tubes and corresponding manifolds (such as those which are described further below) to a common pump, which may be further connected tobladder assembly 22 withinheadrest 12. Such a pump may be disposed within the assembly ofseat 10 or within another portion of the vehicle 48 (FIG. 2 ) in whichseat 10 is included. In an example, a pump may be included in the assembly ofseat 10 to provide a supply of air to selectively inflate ones of the various bladders included inseat 10, includingbladder assembly 22 withinheadrest 12. In such an example, additional seats similar toseat 10 and also included in vehicle 48 (e.g. passenger seat and/or rear seats) may include respective bladders and a dedicated corresponding pump therein. In another example, a centrally-located pump withinvehicle 48 may be connected one or more seats, each having inflatable bladders therein to provide an air supply to the seats collectively, as needed. -
Bladder assembly 22, including the illustrated plurality ofindividual cells outer surface 20 ofheadrest 12. Such custom contours can be configured depending on, for example, the preferences of an occupant ofseat 10. As discussed previously, thecells cells flexible foam layer 16 orsubstrate 18, in the area immediately overlying such a cell, thereby causing a corresponding portion ofouter substrate 18 to move farther away frombase layer 14 in an area further overlying the inflated cell. Similarly, deflation of a particular one ofcells cells cells substrate 18 to move closer towardbase layer 14, which can, in one example, correspond to the natural, formed position thereof, as well as the underlyingflexible foam layer 16, if applicable. Accordingly, the aforementioned regions ofouter surface 20 corresponding to the individual cells, 24, 26, 28, and 30 ofbladder assembly 22 can generally correspond to areas ofsurface 20 that overlie at least portions of therespective cells - In an embodiment,
flexible foam layer 16 may be of a natural or synthetic foam material that is generally flexible so as to provide cushioning and absorb shocks from the head of the occupant ofseat 10 thereagainst. Additionally, in the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 3 whereflexible foam layer 16overlies bladder assembly 22,flexible foam layer 16 can be of material that is flexible enough to allow for localized flexation thereof in response to inflation of one of theunderlying cells Outer substrate 18 can be of any generally suitable material for vehicle upholstery, including various fabrics and natural or synthetic leather.Base layer 14 can be of a plastic or foam material that can be generally more rigid than the foam used forflexible foam layer 16 and further rigid enough to support the general shape ofheadrest 12, as well as to provide for support of the weight of the head of occupant during normal driving and further during an impact event, wherein some flexation ofbase layer 14 may be desired for shock absorption. -
Bladder assembly 22 may be generally constructed of various assembled plastic membranes or sheets. Such plastic may be selected to provide the desired flexibility and/or elasticity for inflation ofcells cells bladder assembly 22 can comprise a plurality of individual units, each corresponding to one ofcells base layer 14. Alternatively,bladder assembly 22 can be made of a single unit divided into theindividual cells individual cells - In either such construction, or other variations thereof, the individual cells of
bladder assembly 22 can be arranged to provide for a desired configuration and arrangement of moveable regions ofsurface 20. As shown inFIGS. 1 and 3 ,bladder assembly 22 can be arranged such thatcells headrest 12 and in a manner generally parallel with each other. Accordingly,cell 24 can provide for inward and outward movement of an upper portion ofheadrest 12 at least within a central area thereof. Similarly,cell 26 may provide for inward and outward movement ofsurface 20 along a lower portion ofheadrest 12 at least within a central area thereof. Depending on the positioning of the head of the occupant ofseat 10, the upper and lower portions ofsurface 20 may respectively correspond with the junction between the neck and head of the occupant and the top of the back of the occupant's head. - Further,
cells 28 andcell 30 may be positioned on opposite sides ofcells headrest 12. Such an arrangement may allow of the lateral sides ofouter surface 20 to be moved inwardly and outwardly separately from the central portion ofsurface 20, which may allow for adjustment to the lateral concavity ofsurface 20, with some users potentially desiring a moreconcave surface 20 to cradle the head, while other may desire less concavity for increased freedom of movement or the like. - Each of the individual cells, 24, 26, 28, and 30 may include
respective inlet lines 50 extending therefrom to allow a supply of air for inflation thereof. As shown inFIG. 4 ,such inlet lines 50 may be in the form of tubes of polymeric material or the like directly coupled with a portion of the plastic comprising the respective cell (illustrated ascells FIG. 4 ). In an alternative arrangement,inlet lines 50 may be formed as appendages of therespective cells supply line 54, such thatmanifold 52 facilitates a desired flow of air intocells Supply line 54 may be connected with the pump, either directly or through connection with an additional manifold position incushion 32 orseatback 34, for example for providing pressurized air tomanifold 52 for distribution tobladder assembly 22. - As further illustrated in
FIG. 4 ,supply line 54 may extend through a channel withinsupport member 56, which provides structural support for at least a portion of headrest with respect toseatback 34. In another arrangement, manifold 52 can be disposed withinseatback 34 or cushion 32 with a plurality ofsupply lines 54 and/or portions ofinlet lines 50 extending throughchannel 58 insupport member 56. As illustrated inFIG. 5 ,support member 56 may be a portion ofheadrest frame 60, which may couple withbase layer 14 to provide for additional structural support ofheadrest 12 as well as coupling of the various components thereof withseatback 34.Manifold 52 may include a plurality of valves (not shown) positioned between respective ones of the inlet lines 50 forcells supply line 54. Accordingly, pressurized air withinsupply line 54 can be selectively routed to desired ones of the cells, 24, 26, 28, and 30 for inflation thereof using the sir provided bysupply line 54. Further, the valves withinmanifold 52 can all be positioned within a closed state to stop or prevent further inflation ofbladder assembly 22.Manifold 52 can further include a plurality of release valves that can be opened to the ambient air withinheadrest 12, and which can be individually opened and closed to alternately deflate theindividual cells cells - A controller (not shown) can be provided within the assembly of
seat 10, for example, and can be electronically coupled withmanifold 52 and the individual valves associated therewith, to provide electronically controlled opening and closing of the various valves, as desired, to control inflation and deflation of theindividual cells seat 10 and electrically coupled withinput pad 62 available for manual operation by an occupant ofseat 10, and positioned along a side or other available portion ofseat 10. In other examples, various types of digital controls can be provided for access and use by an occupant ofseat 10 and connected with a microprocessor-based controller. In an example, such a controller can be included with or electrically connected with a computerized control system forvehicle 48 that can provide other control features therefor in addition to control of the configuration ofseat 10. An example of such a commercially available system is the SYNC™ vehicle control system, available through the Ford Motor Company of Dearborn, Mich. - Other similar embodiments of a vehicle seat having an inflatable bladder assembly therein are shown in
FIGS. 6 and 7 , in which the individual cells are provided in various radial arrangements. For example, inFIG. 6 abladder assembly 122 is shown having a centrally-disposedcell 24 surrounded by anannular cell 26 that generally surroundscell 24. In such an embodiment,bladder assembly 122 can be assembled within a headrest within a similar manner tobladder assembly 22 withheadrest 12, as discussed above. Further,bladder assembly 122 can provide for independent inward and outward movement of a headrest surface similar tosurface 20, discussed above within a central area thereof and an outer area thereof. - In a further variation,
FIG. 7 illustrates a bladder assembly 222 having acentral cell 224 in a generally circular or disc-shaped configuration with a plurality ofouter cells central cell 224. As discussed above, each of thecells surface 20, discussed above. Either of bladder assemblies 122 (FIGS. 6 ) and 222 (FIG. 7 ) can include a plurality of inlet lines associated with the individual cells thereof, which may be similar toinlet lines 50 discussed above. Further, inlet lines associated withbladder assemblies 122 and 222 can connect with a manifold for selectively providing pressurized air flow from a supply line in an arrangement similar tomanifold 52 andsupply line 54 discussed above with respect toFIG. 4 . Such a manifold can control air flow within the individual inlet lines in a manner similar to those which are discussed above. - It will be understood by one having ordinary skill in the art that construction of the described invention and other components is not limited to any specific material. Other exemplary embodiments of the invention disclosed herein may be formed from a wide variety of materials, unless described otherwise herein.
- For purposes of this disclosure, the term “coupled” (in all of its forms, couple, coupling, coupled, etc.) generally means the joining of two components (electrical or mechanical) directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or movable in nature. Such joining may be achieved with the two components (electrical or mechanical) and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two components. Such joining may be permanent in nature or may be removable or releasable in nature unless otherwise stated.
- It is also important to note that the construction and arrangement of the elements of the invention as shown in the exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments of the present innovations have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter recited. For example, elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements shown as multiple parts may be integrally formed, the operation of the interfaces may be reversed or otherwise varied, the length or width of the structures and/or members or connector or other elements of the system may be varied, the nature or number of adjustment positions provided between the elements may be varied. It should be noted that the elements and/or assemblies of the system may be constructed from any of a wide variety of materials that provide sufficient strength or durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present innovations. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the desired and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present innovations.
- It will be understood that any described processes or steps within described processes may be combined with other disclosed processes or steps to form structures within the scope of the present invention. The exemplary structures and processes disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes and are not to be construed as limiting.
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