Electrification system for removable vehicle seats
US6485080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/0264
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrification system for removable vehicle seats, includes electrical contacts located on the vehicle and electrical contacts located on the removable seat. Coupling members are provided for selectively installing the seat to the vehicle and for removing the seat to provide additional cargo space. In the preferred embodiment, the electrical contacts are arranged so that when the seat is installed, the contacts engage one another to provide power to the rear seat which in turn can be used with a variety of electrical devices, including seat heaters, seat ventilation devices, computers, entertainment or educational systems, illumination devices, and the like. In this embodiment, the electrical contacts on the vehicle are provided in the wells into which the seat coupling components fit and the contacts on the seat are located near the seat coupling members. The seat is hooked over rods within the well and rotated to its installed position. In such position, the seat is powered. There is no need to plug and unplug connectors. Alternately, the electrical contacts can be located remotely from the coupling components, as long as they come into engagement when the seat is in its inst…
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