Folding vehicle seat assembly with self advancing backrest
US5383699A · kind A · utility
47Cited by
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14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2002/363
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a foldable vehicular seat assembly (14) for providing increased floor space within a vehicle (10). The seat assembly (14) includes a seat portion (16) and backrest (18) both movable between an occupant upright seating or receiving position and a folded position. A linkage (46) and latch assembly (40) unlock both the seat portion (16) and backrest (18) from the upright seating position while simultaneously initiating the movement of the backrest (18) toward the folded position thereby assisting in the folding of the seat assembly (14).
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