John W Schultz

Address:

N24W22254 Ridgewood Ct, Waukesha, WI 53186

Phone:

(262)5475012

VIN:

3FAHP07117R171532

Make:

FORD

Model:

FUSION

Year:

2007

US Patent:

46625976, May 5, 1987

Filed:

Sep 26, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/781302

Inventors:

Ronald T. Uecker - Milwaukee WI
John R. Schultz - West Bend WI

Assignee:

Milsco Manufacturing Company - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

F16M 1300
B60G 2100
A47C 714
B60N 102

US Classification:

248564

Abstract:

A seat suspension for resiliently attaching a seat assembly to a support frame on a vehicle so as to cushion the ride for the seat occupant comprises: main biasing springs operatively connected between the seat assembly and support frame to initially absorb energy and limit descent as the seat assembly is forced downward; auxiliary biasing springs, including a "hard" spring and a "soft" spring, to subsequently absorb energy and further limit descent after the main springs have been compressed a predetermined amount; and a shock absorber connected between the seat assembly and support frame to dampen vertical motion. A preloading apparatus is provided for adjusting or preloading the main biasing springs to take into account the weight of the seat occupant. A height adjusting apparatus is provided to adjust the height of the seat assembly and associated biasing springs relative to the support frame. A positioning apparatus is provided to enable the support frame to be shifted fore and aft relative to the vehicle.