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Seating system with easy entry in the third row

US11951879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2022
Grant dateApr 9, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2210/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seating system for a vehicle, comprising, from the front to the rear of the vehicle: a first seat, a second seat, a third seat, the first seat, second seat, and third seat being located one behind the other in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the second seat being provided with a mechanism configured to cause, at least in an easy entry mode, the transition of the second seat from a position of use to an advanced position of non-use configured to facilitate lateral access to the third seat in the third row, and wherein a control device configured to limit automatically the amplitude of the kinematics of the mechanism, by the detection of an indirect contact between the second seat and the first seat, when the mechanism of the second seat is operated, in easy entry mode, from the position of use to the advanced position of non-use.

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