Front latch assembly for vehicle seat cushion

US7367604B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• PORTER'S GROUP, LLC · US

Inventors

• Michael P. Miller · Scottsdale, US
• Brent C. Everett · Warren, US
• Michael A. Blake · Plymouth, US
• Venugopala C. Mittapalli · Farmington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 21, 2005
• Grant date: May 6, 2008
• Expiry date: Nov 24, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/3097
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seat cushion front latch assembly (32) includes an attachment latch (72) for providing attachment to an associated vehicle and includes a support bracket (78) whose pivotal positioning about a latch plate (66) is controlled by a blocking member (86) prevents movement of the attachment latch (72) to an unlatched condition when the support bracket (78) is moved a predetermined extent from its use position toward a storage position.