Seat assemblies including an armrest with an armrest lid and a hinge arrangement
US10486568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0646
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Seat assemblies are provided. In one example, a seat assembly includes a seat base portion and a seat backrest portion. An armrest is disposed adjacent to the seat base portion and forward of the backrest portion. The armrest includes a fixed armrest portion that is coupled to the seat frame. An armrest lid is configured to move relative to the fixed armrest portion between a closed position overlying an upper section of the fixed armrest portion and an open position allowing access to the upper section of the fixed armrest portion. A hinge arrangement is pivotally couples the armrest lid to the fixed armrest portion. The hinge arrangement includes a damper and a damper gear that meshes with the damper to dampen movement of the armrest lid between the closed and open positions.
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