Vehicle seating system having convertible center seat
US12097791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2002/0288
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seating system for a vehicle includes a first seat assembly having a first seat base and a first armrest that is convertible between an armrest position and a center seat position, and a second seat assembly having a second seat base and a second armrest that is convertible between an armrest position and a middle seat position. The seating system also includes a convertible third seat assembly located between the first and second seat assemblies and having a third seat formed by the first armrest and the second armrest in the middle seat position, wherein the first and second armrests are moveable between the armrest position and the center seat position.
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