Ultrathin Seat Back

To solve the challenges of conventional seat construction, which limits console storage and rear-seat leg room, this product eliminates molded urethane foam from the seat back and replaces it with an all-plastic shell featuring a larger concave region that enables optimum occupant comfort. An innovative suspension system also is used that consists of a forward plastic seat back panel attached to the frame via spring joints. The technology can increase front console width by ≈ 0.8 in./20 mm and reduce seatback thickness by ≈ 2.1 in./52 mm or reduce overall vehicle cost $35-$40 USD and mass 3-4 kg.

OEM/Vehicle General Motors Co. 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV System Supplier General Motors Co. Material Processor    USF

Material Supplier Advanced Composites, Inc. Resin GMW15548P-PP/PE-M15-Type 6A,    GMW15548P-PP/PE-M20 Type 4  GMW16582P-PA6-GF15 Tooling/Equipment Supplier ToolPlas Systems Inc.

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