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Vehicle seat hinge assembly

US11148556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2019
Grant dateOct 19, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2002/971
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seat hinge assembly including a base plate, a seat support assembly, and an off-center hinge. The base plate is configured to mount to a vehicle and the seat support assembly is configured to mount to the seat. The off-center hinge of the vehicle seat hinge assembly is positioned at one corner of the base plate and pivotally couples at least part of the seat support assembly to the base plate. The base plate has a base plate centerline and the off-center hinge has a hinge axis that is arranged at an oblique angle relative to the base plate centerline.

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