Guard member for adjustable seat in a vehicle
US7488026B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/0725
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guard member for a seat installed on the floor of a vehicle and having an adjustment mechanism to move the seat up and down relative to the floor of the vehicle. The guard member includes a first segment fixed to a track mounted on the vehicle floor, an intermediate segment, and a second segment fixed to the seat. A first hinge pivotally couples the first segment to the intermediate segment and a second hinge couples the intermediate segment to the second segment. When the adjustment mechanism moves the seat up relative to the floor of the vehicle, the intermediate member prevents longitudinal access to a space between the raised seat and the floor.
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