Vehicle seating system

US11453317B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

• Michael John Harmon · Westland, US
• Arnav Wagh · Detroit, US
• Gabriella Jacobsen · Ferndale, US
• Carlos Gonzales · Kyle, US
• Michael Huskey · Carbondale, US
• David Vondle · Chicago, US
• Jevon Gerweck · Monroe, US
• Daveanand M. Singh · Detroit, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 6, 2020
• Grant date: Sep 27, 2022
• Expiry date: Oct 6, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2205/35
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A seating system for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The seating system includes a first seating assembly having a first seat base pivotable between use and pivoted positions. A second seating assembly is adjacent to the first seating assembly and includes a second seat base that is pivotable between use and pivoted positions. The first and second seat bases are operable between interdependent conditions, wherein movement of the first seat base between the use and pivoted positions causes the second seat base to move between the use and pivoted positions, and independent conditions, wherein the first seat base is operable to move between the use and pivoted positions independently of the second seat base.