Fold in floor seat assembly having retracting front leg linkage assembly
US7374222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2002/967
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat assembly includes a seat cushion and a pivotally attached seat back movable between a seating position secured to the floor of a vehicle and a stowed position recessed in the floor. A pair of front legs are pivotally attached to the seat cushion and removably attached to a striker assembly in a floor. A pair of rear legs is attached between the seat cushion and the floor. A linkage assembly is coupled between the front legs and rear legs. The linkage assembly includes a lost motion slot for retracting the front legs relative to the seat cushion frame allowing the front legs to pivot between a support position extending between the seat cushion and the floor and a retracted position recess against the seat cushion in response to pivotal movement of the seat cushion between the seating position and the stowed position.
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