DAMPENING SYSTEM FOR SEAT ASSEMBLY
A seat assembly may include a padding layer configured to support at least two passengers of the golf vehicle. The seat assembly may also include a first base layer coupled to the padding layer and spaced from a second base layer spaced such that a gap is present between the first base layer and the second base layer. The seat assembly may include a dampening system positioned in the gap between the first base layer and the second base layer. The dampening system may include at least one of a plurality of springs, a space frame, or a pneumatic system.
1 . A seat assembly for a golf vehicle, the seat assembly comprising:
a padding layer configured to support at least two passengers of the golf vehicle;
a first base layer coupled to the padding layer;
a second base layer spaced from the first base layer such that a gap is present between the first base layer and the second base layer; and
a dampening system positioned in the gap between the first base layer and the second base layer.
2 . The seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the dampening system includes at least one of (a) a plurality of springs, (b) a space frame, or (c) a pneumatic system.
3 . The seat assembly of claim 2 , wherein the dampening system includes the plurality of springs.
4 . The seat assembly of claim 2 , wherein the dampening system includes the plurality of springs.
5 . The seat assembly of claim 4 , wherein the space frame is manufactured from an elastomeric material.
6 . The seat assembly of claim 2 , wherein the dampening system includes the pneumatic system.
7 . The seat assembly of claim 6 , wherein the pneumatic system includes an airbag.
8 . The seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first base layer and the second base layer are manufactured from the same material.
9 . The seat assembly of claim 8 , wherein the first base layer and the second base layer are manufactured from plywood.
10 . A golf vehicle comprising:
a chassis; and
a seat assembly including:
a seat frame coupled to the chassis; and
a seat bottom supported by the seat frame, the seat bottom configured to support at least two passengers, the seat bottom including:
a padding layer;
a first base layer coupled to the padding layer;
a second base layer spaced from the first base layer such that a gap is present between the first base layer and the second base layer; and
a dampening system positioned in the gap between the first base layer and the second base layer.
11 . The golf vehicle of claim 10 , wherein the dampening system includes at least one of (a) a plurality of springs, (b) a space frame, or (c) a pneumatic system.
12 . The golf vehicle of claim 11 , wherein the dampening system includes the plurality of springs.
13 . The golf vehicle of claim 11 , wherein the dampening system includes the space frame, the space frame manufactured from an elastomeric material.
14 . The golf vehicle of claim 11 , wherein the dampening system includes the pneumatic system, the pneumatic system including an airbag.
15 . The golf vehicle of claim 10 , wherein the first base layer and the second base layer are manufactured from the same material.
16 . The golf vehicle of claim 14 , wherein the first base layer and the second base layer are manufactured from plywood.
17 . A recreational vehicle comprising:
a chassis; and
a seat assembly including:
a seat frame coupled to the chassis; and
a seat bottom supported by the seat frame the seat bottom including:
a padding layer;
a first base layer coupled to the padding layer,
a second base layer spaced from the first base layer such that a gap is present between the first base layer and the second base layer, the first base layer and the second base layer manufactured from plywood, and
a dampening system including a plurality of springs positioned in the gap between the first base layer and the second base layer.
18 . The recreational vehicle of claim 17 , wherein the dampening system includes a least one of (a) a space frame or (b) a pneumatic system.
19 . The recreational vehicle of claim 17 , wherein the seat bottom is configured to support at least two passengers.
20 . The recreational vehicle of claim 17 , wherein the recreational vehicle is a golf vehicle, a personal transport vehicle, a low speed vehicle, a utility task vehicle, or a hauler vehicle.