An adjustable lumbar support (10) adapted to be integrated into new or
existing seat structures. Adjustable lumbar support (10) includes a floating
plate (15) supported by a support linkage. In one embodiment, the support
linkage is defined by first and second spring members (25) and (26)
which engage the seat frame. In an alternate embodiment, the support linkage is
defined by first and second spring members (25) and (26) engaged
with first and second linkage members (52), respectively, and includes a
rotary power mechanism (50) for applying a rotating motion to a shaft (54)
threadably engaged with first and second linkage members (52). The degree
of support provided by floating plate (15) is adjusted by adjusting the
effective length of the support linkage. Lumbar support mechanism (10) can
be mounted in a seat back alone or in conjunction with an integral trim attachment
array (70). Trim attachment array (70) is adapted to replace the
trim wires molded into the cushion foam of a standard seat.