Seat assembly including an armrest with a lever handle and method for making the same
US10894495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0644
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Seat assemblies and methods for making seat assembly are provided. In one example, a seat assembly includes a seat base and a seat backrest. An armrest is disposed adjacent to the seat base and has an upper armrest section that extends towards a forward armrest section for supporting an arm of a seat occupant. A lever handle is disposed within a hand-length below the upper armrest section such that the lever handle is accessible to a hand of the seat occupant while at least a portion of the arm of the seat occupant is supported on the upper armrest section. A lever arm has a first end coupled to the lever handle and a second end pivotally coupled to a part of the armrest that is disposed below the upper armrest section such that the lever handle moves in an arcuate upward direction when actuated.
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