Vehicle seat storage system
US11554695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat storage system includes a center passenger seat disposed between side passenger seats. The center seat includes a seat base and a seat back. A reclining mechanism mounted to one of side frame members of the seat base allows the seat back to move relative to the seat base. Seat anchors are disposed outwardly of the side frame members for securing a child seat. The center seat has a seating condition where the center seat is attached to a vehicle floor, and a stowed condition where the center seat is unattached from the floor with the seat back folded against the seat base. A vehicle interior sidewall includes a recessed portion configured to receive the center seat in the stowed condition. A lock mechanism provided in the recessed portion releasably engages the center seat when positioned in the recessed portion.
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