Stowable seat with outboard pivotal latch
US4979773A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/3065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stowable seat assembly is provide with a simple latch link cooperating with the seat cushion frame to adjustably position the seat as it folds to a stowed position controlled by a parallel link arrangement. A gas spring assist is also provided for returning the seat cushion to its normal elevated position after stowing and an auxiliary linkage is provided for coordinating the motion of seat belt componentry mounted on the seat with the stowing motion of the seat cushion.
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