# US 2016/0355111 A1 · Control system for a seat

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- Number: US 2016/0355111 A1
- Document ID: US20160355111A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/827,349
- Filed: 2015-08-17
- Published: 2016-12-08
- Earliest claimed: 2015-08-17
- Assignees: Caterpillar Inc.
- Applicants: Caterpillar Inc.
- Inventors: Sean A. Randleman; Steven D. Wetherell
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20160355111A1

## CPC

- B60N 2/914: {Hydro-pneumatic adjustments of the shape}
- B60N 2/0228: {Hand-activated mechanical switches (B60N2/0229 takes precedence)}
- B60N 2/22: the back-rest being adjustable {(B60N2/2878 takes precedence)}
- B60N 2/501: {actively controlled suspension, e.g. electronic control}
- B60N 2/525: {using gas}
- B60N 2/527: {using liquids}
- B60N 2/665: {using inflatable bladders}
- B60N 2/753: {movable to an inoperative position}
- B60N 2/797: {for use as electrical control means, e.g. switches}
- B60N: SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

## Abstract

A control system for a seat having a base portion and a back portion is provided. The control system includes an arm member coupled to the back portion. The arm member is rotatable about an axis between a storage position and a usage position. The arm member is located adjacent to the back portion in the storage position. Further, the arm member extends from the back portion in the usage portion. The arm member is locked in each of the storage position and the usage position. The control system also includes a plurality of switches disposed on the arm member. Each of the plurality of switches is configured to be manually actuated to control a corresponding component of the seat.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A control system for a seat having a base portion and a back portion, the control system comprising:
an arm member coupled to the back portion, the arm member being rotatable about an axis between a storage position and a usage position, wherein the arm member is located adjacent to the back portion in the storage position, and the arm member extends from the back portion in the usage position, and wherein the arm portion is locked in each of the storage position and the usage position; and
a plurality of switches disposed on the arm member, each of the plurality of switches being configured to be manually actuated to control a corresponding component of the seat.