Company patents

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co., Ltd.

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. demonstrates a strong focus on core automotive interior components, with Vehicle Body Fittings accounting for 53.6% of its portfolio and experiencing rapid growth of +87.5% in 2025, alongside Vehicle Seats & Accommodations at 37.5%. Surprisingly, the company also shows an emerging focus in materials science, with Layered Products (Laminates, Films) growing by +300.0% in 2025, indicating a potential strategic diversification beyond traditional automotive parts manufacturing.

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Yearly patent publications since 2023

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56 US filings (since 2023) · 9 categories · 15 themes

Seat Manufacturing & Assembly

Methods, tools, and component designs that facilitate the efficient and robust manufacturing, assembly, and attachment of vehicle seat structures, covers, and internal mechanisms.

Vehicle Seats & Accommodations
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21since 2023
-40.0%YoY
Vehicle Body Structural Design

Innovations in the materials, manufacturing, and assembly of vehicle body components to enhance rigidity, crashworthiness, and functional integration.

Vehicle Steering & Bodies
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20since 2023
+175.0%YoY
Reconfigurable Seat Systems

Seat designs and mechanisms that allow for dynamic adjustment, folding, removal, or repositioning of seats or seat components to adapt to various passenger, cargo, or vehicle usage scenarios.

Vehicle Seats & Accommodations
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18since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Interior Storage & Mounting Solutions

Devices and structural elements within the vehicle cabin or attached to the vehicle body designed to organize, secure, or support various articles, equipment, or even pets, often featuring customizable compartments or robust attachment mechanisms.

Vehicle Body Fittings
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15since 2023
+133.3%YoY
Integrated Occupant Protection

Safety features built into or around vehicle seats to protect occupants during various accident scenarios, including airbags, pre-crash positioning, and blast attenuation.

Vehicle Body Fittings
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12since 2023
+200.0%YoY
In-Vehicle Electronics & Power

Integration and control of electronic components within the vehicle, including power distribution, thermal management for integrated circuits, and advanced user interfaces such as voice assistants, often involving specialized housings or trim.

Vehicle Body Fittings
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7since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Child Safety Restraints

Technologies specifically designed for securing children in vehicles, including child safety seats, impact absorption features, and mechanisms to ensure correct installation or detect misuse.

Vehicle Seats & Accommodations
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6since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Seat Auxiliary Features

Non-core functionalities or convenience items directly integrated into or associated with vehicle seats, such as adjustable pillows, fitness devices, audio systems, or tray tables.

Vehicle Seats & Accommodations
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4since 2023
0.0%YoY
Multi-material Product Integration & Finishing

Techniques for combining multiple materials or layers, often with specialized surface treatments, coatings, or assembly methods, to create functional or aesthetically enhanced plastic articles, including consumer goods and encapsulated electronics.

Plastics Shaping & Molding
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3since 2023
new
Interior & Accent Lighting

Lighting systems designed for aesthetic enhancement, mood setting, or functional illumination within the vehicle cabin, often integrated into trim, panels, or transparent surfaces.

Vehicle Lighting & Signaling
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3since 2023
new
Seat Thermal & Air Quality

Integrated systems within vehicle seats that provide heating, cooling, ventilation, or air treatment (e.g., scenting) to enhance occupant comfort and well-being.

Vehicle Seats & Accommodations
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1since 2023
new
Integrated Lighting Modules

Combining lighting elements with other functional components or into complex structures, such as mirrors, emblems, or multi-function fixtures, often involving advanced optical or thermal management.

Vehicle Lighting & Signaling
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1since 2023
new
Fiber-Reinforced Structural Composites

Multi-layered materials incorporating fiber layers (e.g., carbon, non-carbon, fabric, mesh) within a polymer or ceramic matrix to achieve enhanced mechanical properties such as strength, stiffness, impact resistance, or tailored hardness for demanding structural applications.

Layered Products (Laminates, Films)
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1since 2023
new
Smart Vehicle Access & Entry Aids

Technologies that enable automated or mobile device-controlled access to a vehicle, including keyless entry, remote functions, and power-assisted steps or pedals designed to facilitate easier ingress and egress.

Vehicle Body Fittings
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1since 2023
new
Advanced Steering Control

Electronic, hydraulic, or steer-by-wire systems that precisely control vehicle direction, often incorporating feedback loops, compensation, and adaptation for various driving conditions or vehicle types.

Vehicle Steering & Bodies
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1since 2023
new

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US 20260084602 A1APPLICATION
B60N2/865

FOUR-DIRECTION ADJUSTABLE SEAT HEADREST AND ASSEMBLY METHOD

Filed:2023-06-14Pub:2026-03-26
Applicant:YANFENG INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

A four-direction adjustable seat headrest and an assembly method, comprising a headrest rod ( 100 ) and a headrest body, wherein the headrest rod ( 100 ) is provided with a pair of headrest supporting rods ( 110 a , 110 b ) for supporting the headrest body; and locking slots ( 111 a , 111 b ) for locking the headrest body are provided at intervals in each of the headrest supporting rods ( 110 a , 110 b ) ; further comprising first and second locking and unlocking components ( 500 a , 500 b ), which are configured to lock the headrest body to the pair of headrest supporting rods ( 110 a , 110 b ) and can adjust the headrest body on the pair of headrest supporting rods ( 110 a , 110 b ), wherein the first and second locking and unlocking components ( 500 a , 500 b ) are mounted on the pair of headrest supporting rods ( 110 a , 110 b ), and the first and second locking and unlocking components ( 500 a , 500 b ) are locked to or unlocked from the pair of supporting rods ( 110 a , 110 b ) by means of locking and unlocking steel wires ( 510 a , 510 b ) mounted therein, wherein when locking, the locking and unlocking steel wires ( 510 a , 510 b ) are embedded into the locking slots ( 111 a , 111 b ) in the pair of headrest supporting rods ( 110 a , 110 b ), when unlocking, the locking and unlocking steel wires ( 510 a , 510 b ) exit from the locking slots ( 111 a , 111 b ) in the pair of headrest supporting rods ( 110 a , 110 b ), the locking and unlocking steel wires ( 510 a , 510 b ) in the first and second locking and unlocking components ( 500 a , 500 b ) are unlocked, as driven by an unlocking means ( 600 ) mounted on the first and second locking and unlocking components ( 500 a , 500 b ).