Patent · US Expired

Removable seat assembly

US6053555A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 1998
Grant dateApr 25, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 4, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/0011
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automotive seat assembly is removable from a vehicle. The seat assembly has a seat back assembly having a seat back frame and a lightweight back cushion mounted thereon. The seat back frame has an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion has rollers for rollingly supporting the seat back. The seat back frame has a structural member extending thereacross with an anchor pin at each end thereof. The structural member has at least one seat belt connecting member for receiving seat belt forces. A seat cushion assembly has a frame and a lightweight cushion mounted thereon. The seat cushion assembly is pivotally mounted to the seat back assembly for pivotal movement between an occupant seating condition and a folded condition wherein the seat cushion assembly is in a face to face relation with the seat back assembly. A first latch assembly selectively secures the upper portion of the seat back frame to an upper interior region of the vehicle. A second latch assembly selectively secures the seat cushion to the vehicle when the seat cushion assembly is pivoted to the occupant seating condition. A retaining member is mounted on opposite interior side walls of the vehicle. The …

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