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Vehicle seat having a folded position

US6655738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 22, 2002
Grant dateDec 2, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/309
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In the case of a vehicle seat (1), in particular a motor vehicle seat, having a seat cushion (3), a backrest (5) and an articulated seat frame (9, 11, 21, 29, 31) with feet (11, 21) which are to be fastened releasably to the vehicle structure, it is possible for the vehicle seat (1) to be adjusted between at least one seat position, which is suitable for conveying a person, and a folded position. In order for the vehicle seat (1) to be transferred from the seat position into the folded position, after the feet (21) present in the region of the backrest (5) have been released, the backrest (5) executes a shifting movement in the direction of the seat cushion (3).

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