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Mechanism for seating assembly latch assembly

US11332050B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2021
Grant dateMay 17, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/3088
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seating assembly is provided that includes a seat rotatable about an axis of rotation disposed at a front of the seat between a sitting position and a standing position, a latch assembly rotatably coupled to the rear of the seat and releasably coupled to a track assembly disposed below the seat, wherein if the seat is in a sitting position, the latch assembly is in a locked position relative to the track assembly, and wherein if the seat is in a standing position, the latch assembly is in an unlocked position relative to the track assembly, and a connecting bar extending through the latch assembly, wherein the latch assembly is rotatable around the connecting bar as the seat moves between the sitting position and the standing position.

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