Reinforced rear seat assemblies for vehicles
US11059403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/771
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a cabin and a passenger seat assembly located in the cabin. The passenger seat assembly includes a base support assembly mounted to a floor of the cabin and comprising walls that form a storage compartment. A seat is supported by the base support assembly. The seat includes a seat back frame that supports one or more cushions thereon. A seat base frame supports one or more cushions thereon forming a seat base. The seat base frame is formed as a monolithic, single piece structure from a plastic resin material. The seat base frame has a sitting portion and a raised portion located forward of the sitting portion. The raised portion increases in elevation above the sitting portion to an apex of increased distance from the floor.
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