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Removable vehicle seat

US7500707B2 · kind B2 · utility

9Cited by
20References
27Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 2007
Grant dateMar 10, 2009
Priority date—
Expiry dateAug 6, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2002/962
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat assembly incorporating a combination of seat latches including seatback, front floor and rear floor latch subassemblies. A release handle actuates the seatback latch to facilitate seatback dump against a seat bottom. Pluralities of cables are associated with the seatback latch subassembly, as well as a separate seat release module secured to an accessible location of the seat operate and, in cooperation with the front and rear latch assemblies, operate according to first and second operational protocols to accomplish forward seat tumble or, alternatively, rearward seat removal from the vehicle within which the seat is mounted.

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