Compact folding seat with reverse cantilevered pivot
US7475941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2002/2896
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The unique folding child vehicle seat (10) includes a seat back member (12) and a seat bottom member (14) that is pivotally connected thereto. The seat bottom (14) is pivotally connected to the seat back (12) in the unique location of a selected distance from the bottom edge of the seat back member. A support member (42) is provided proximal to the bottom edge of the seat back (12). The seat bottom member (14) is pivotable between a closed position where the lower surface of the seat bottom member (14) rests on the support member (42) to provide a unique cantilevered seat configuration. Vertically oriented plates (32a, 32b, 34a, 34b) provide an internal framework for added strength. Also, the seat (10) may be of a non-folding configuration where L-shaped vertically oriented plates (202a, 202b) provide the internal framework.
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