Tailgate seat assembly

US7144079B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Daimlerchrysler AG · US

Inventors

• Glenn F. Syrowik · Ortonville, US
• Alan Mackey · South Lyon, US
• Catherine A. DeVoss · Plymouth, US
• Lei Cao · 龙王头村, CN
• Matthew R Abate · South Lyon, US
• Ravi Hosalli · Troy, US
• Ronald J Kaip · Chesterfield Township, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 10, 2005
• Grant date: Dec 5, 2006
• Expiry date: Feb 10, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/3095
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat assembly arranged to pivot about a horizontal axis and capable of being repositioned between a forward seated position and a tailgate position. The assembly includes a first assembly including a pin. The assembly further includes a second assembly including a recliner link. The recliner link is arranged to engage or disengage the pin based on rotation of the seat assembly. Engagement of the pin with the recliner link locks the seat assembly into tailgate position and prevents the first assembly from inadvertently folding into a position parallel to said second assembly.