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Suspension device for seat
Assignee: Tachi S Co Ltd
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Filing: 1989-03-16
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Granted: 1991-04-30
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Expires: 2009-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A suspension device for seat which includes a torsion bar interposed between an upper movable frame and a lower base frame, the torsion bar being adapted to bias the upper movable frame upwardly, and a spring provided on a shock absorber which is extended between the upper movable and lower base frames. The repercussive force of the suspension device is increased by the torsion bar and spring, against a downward load applied on the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Kojiro Nagata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/50; B60N2/502; B60N2/505; B60N2/506; B60N2/508; B60N2/54; B60N2/544
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
335 words
A suspension device for seat, comprising: an upper movable frame; a lower base frame fixed to a floor; an X-shaped link means provided between said upper movable and lower base frame; a torsion bar adapted to bias said upper movable frame in an upward direction; a means for adjusting a repercussive force of said torsion bar; a shock absorber arranged between said upper movable and lower base frames, said shock absorber being provided with a spring which is adapted to bias said upper movable frame in an upward direction; whereby said shock absorber spring adjusts the repercussive force of said torsion bar on said movable frame; wherein, on said shock absorber, is provided an adjusting mechanism for adjusting a repercussive force of said spring, such that said adjusting mechanism is disposed under and contacted with said spring and is not only movable slidingly on said shock absorber in a coaxial, longitudinal direction thereof, but also rotatable around said shock absorber, and wherein said adjusting mechanism includes a limited number of engagement portions which provide a limited number of discrete engagement levels, and a stopper secured on said shock absorber, said stopper being to be engaged with one of said engagement portions, whereby engagement of said stopper with the different levels of said stopper with the different levels of said engagement portions causes extension and compression of said spring, to thereby adjust said repercussive force of said spring; and wherein said adjusting mechanism comprises a rotatable ring attached idly about said shock absorber, a cylindrical guide piece integral with said rotatable ring, said cylindrical guide piece being idly attached about said shock absorber, whereby both rotatable rings and cylindrical guide piece are free to move in a coaxial, longitudinal direction of said shock absorber and to rotate about said shock absorber, and said engagement portions of said adjusting mechanism comprise a plurality of irregular, wavy notches which are formed at a lower end of said cylindrical guide piece and are varied in level of their valleys.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
335 words
A suspension device for seat, comprising: an upper movable frame; a lower base frame fixed to a floor; an X-shaped link means provided between said upper movable and lower base frame; a torsion bar adapted to bias said upper movable frame in an upward direction; a means for adjusting a repercussive force of said torsion bar; a shock absorber arranged between said upper movable and lower base frames, said shock absorber being provided with a spring which is adapted to bias said upper movable frame in an upward direction; whereby said shock absorber spring adjusts the repercussive force of said torsion bar on said movable frame; wherein, on said shock absorber, is provided an adjusting mechanism for adjusting a repercussive force of said spring, such that said adjusting mechanism is disposed under and contacted with said spring and is not only movable slidingly on said shock absorber in a coaxial, longitudinal direction thereof, but also rotatable around said shock absorber, and wherein said adjusting mechanism includes a limited number of engagement portions which provide a limited number of discrete engagement levels, and a stopper secured on said shock absorber, said stopper being to be engaged with one of said engagement portions, whereby engagement of said stopper with the different levels of said stopper with the different levels of said engagement portions causes extension and compression of said spring, to thereby adjust said repercussive force of said spring; and wherein said adjusting mechanism comprises a rotatable ring attached idly about said shock absorber, a cylindrical guide piece integral with said rotatable ring, said cylindrical guide piece being idly attached about said shock absorber, whereby both rotatable rings and cylindrical guide piece are free to move in a coaxial, longitudinal direction of said shock absorber and to rotate about said shock absorber, and said engagement portions of said adjusting mechanism comprise a plurality of irregular, wavy notches which are formed at a lower end of said cylindrical guide piece and are varied in level of their valleys.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The suspension device according to claim 1, wherein said rotatable ring is formed with a plurality of holes at its circumference, whereby a jig is inserted into one of said holes in order to facilitate ease with which said rotatable ring is rotated for actuating said adjusting mechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
214 words
A suspension device for seat, comprising: an upper movable frame; a lower base frame fixed to a floor; an X-shaped link means provided between said upper movable and lower base frames; a torsion bar connected with and disposed between said upper and lower base frames, by means of which said upper movable frame is given a repercussive force to resiliently resist against a weight of an occupant thereon; a shock absorber connected with and disposed between said upper movable and lower base frames, such that said shock absorber is located outwardly of said two frame; an adjusting means for adjusting said repercussive force of said torsion bar, said adjusting means being provided at said shock absorber, and wherein said adjusting mechanism comprises a rotatable ring attached idly about said shock absorber, a cylindrical guide piece integral with said rotatable ring, said cylindrical guide piece being idly attached about said shock absorber, whereby both rotatable ring and cylindrical guide piece are free to move in a coaxial, longitudinal direction of said shock absorber and to rotate about said shock absorber, and said engagement portions of said adjusting mechanism comprise a plurality of irregular, wavy notches which are formed at a lower end of said cylindrical guide piece and are varied in level of their valleys.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
214 words
A suspension device for seat, comprising: an upper movable frame; a lower base frame fixed to a floor; an X-shaped link means provided between said upper movable and lower base frames; a torsion bar connected with and disposed between said upper and lower base frames, by means of which said upper movable frame is given a repercussive force to resiliently resist against a weight of an occupant thereon; a shock absorber connected with and disposed between said upper movable and lower base frames, such that said shock absorber is located outwardly of said two frame; an adjusting means for adjusting said repercussive force of said torsion bar, said adjusting means being provided at said shock absorber, and wherein said adjusting mechanism comprises a rotatable ring attached idly about said shock absorber, a cylindrical guide piece integral with said rotatable ring, said cylindrical guide piece being idly attached about said shock absorber, whereby both rotatable ring and cylindrical guide piece are free to move in a coaxial, longitudinal direction of said shock absorber and to rotate about said shock absorber, and said engagement portions of said adjusting mechanism comprise a plurality of irregular, wavy notches which are formed at a lower end of said cylindrical guide piece and are varied in level of their valleys.
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