An article of vehicle furniture includes one or more adaptive support elements. Each of the adaptive support elements includes a carbon fiber layer operable between support and configurable conditions and a heating element in thermal communication with the carbon fiber layer. The heating element is
An article of vehicle furniture includes one or more adaptive support elements. Each of the adaptive support elements includes a carbon fiber layer operable between support and configurable conditions and a heating element in thermal communication with the carbon fiber layer. The heating element is configured to heat the carbon fiber layer from the support condition to the configurable condition. Each of the adaptive support elements further includes a thermal barrier layer, wherein the heating element is disposed between the thermal barrier layer and the carbon fiber layer.
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1. An article of vehicle furniture, comprising: one or more adaptive support elements, each of the adaptive support elements including a carbon fiber layer disposed in thermal communication with a first heating element, wherein the first heating element is configured to heat the carbon fiber layer t
1. An article of vehicle furniture, comprising: one or more adaptive support elements, each of the adaptive support elements including a carbon fiber layer disposed in thermal communication with a first heating element, wherein the first heating element is configured to heat the carbon fiber layer to provide a malleable carbon fiber layer that is configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration; andone or more intermediate elements coupled to the one or more adaptive support elements, wherein the one or more intermediate elements are configured to follow a shape of the one or more adaptive support elements between first and second configurations. 2. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 1, wherein the one or more adaptive support elements are configured to support a part of a body of a vehicle occupant on an exterior surface thereof. 3. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 1, wherein the one or more adaptive support elements includes at least two adaptive support elements arranged adjacent to one another. 4. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 1, wherein the one or more adaptive support elements include at least two adaptive elements spaced-apart from each other. 5. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 4, wherein the adaptive support elements and the intermediate elements are arranged in an alternating pattern. 6. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 1, wherein the one or more adaptive support elements include a first adaptive element configured to change configuration by a first amount and a second adaptive element configured to change configuration by a second amount, wherein the second amount is different than the first amount. 7. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 1, wherein each of the adaptive support elements comprises a thermal barrier, wherein the first heating element is disposed between the thermal barrier and the carbon fiber layer. 8. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 7, wherein each of the adaptive support elements comprises a padding layer, wherein the thermal barrier is disposed between the first heating element and the padding layer. 9. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 8, including: a second heating element disposed within the padding layer adjacent an exterior support surface of the padding layer. 10. An article of vehicle furniture, comprising: a seat portion and seatback portion;one or more adaptive support elements disposed in each of the seat portion and the seatback portion, each of the adaptive support elements including a carbon fiber layer operable between support and configurable conditions, wherein each of the adaptive support elements further includes a first heating element disposed in thermal communication with the carbon fiber layer, wherein the first heating element heats the carbon fiber layer to the configurable condition, and further wherein each of the adaptive support elements includes an exterior padding layer defining a support surface for supporting a vehicle occupant; anda second heating element disposed in the exterior padding layer for heating the support surface. 11. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 10, wherein each of the one or more adaptive support elements comprises a thermal barrier, wherein the first heating element is disposed between the thermal barrier and the carbon fiber layer. 12. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 11, wherein each of the one or more adaptive support elements comprises a second thermal barrier, wherein the second thermal barrier is disposed between the second heating element and the carbon fiber layer. 13. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 10, including: one or more intermediate elements coupled to the one or more adaptive support elements, wherein the one or more intermediate elements are configured to follow a shape of the one or more adaptive support elements when the carbon fiber layers are in the configurable condition. 14. An article of vehicle furniture having one or more adaptive support elements, each of the adaptive support elements comprising: a carbon fiber layer operable between support and configurable conditions;a heating element in thermal communication with the carbon fiber layer as coupled directly thereto along a first side of the heating element, wherein the heating element is configured to heat the carbon fiber layer from the support condition to the configurable condition; anda thermal barrier layer, wherein the thermal barrier layer is coupled directly to a second side of the heating element that is opposed to the first side of the heating element. 15. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 14, wherein the carbon fiber layer includes front and rear faces, wherein the heating element is disposed on one of the front and rear faces of the carbon fiber layer. 16. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 15, including: a backing layer disposed on the rear face of the carbon fiber layer. 17. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 14, including: a padding layer disposed adjacent to the thermal barrier layer. 18. The article of vehicle furniture of claim 17, wherein the padding layer includes an outer surface for supporting a vehicle occupant.
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