Fold flat seat assembly with rearward folding motion

US8308242B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Intier Automotive Inc · CA

Inventors

• Nelson E. Hurst, III · Westland, US
• Robert J. Szybisty · Livonia, US
• Jeffrey P. Carroll · Beverly Hills, US
• Matthew J. McLaughlin · St. Clair Shores, US
• Peter Paul Zeimis, III · Shelby Charter Township, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 21, 2011
• Grant date: Nov 13, 2012
• Expiry date: Oct 21, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/859
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat assembly is provided for supporting an occupant above a floor in an automotive vehicle. The seat assembly includes a seat cushion that is adapted to be pivotally coupled to the floor. The seat assembly also includes a seatback that is operatively coupled to the seat cushion for movement between an upright position and a folded position overlying the seat cushion. A linkage system is operatively coupled between the seatback, seat cushion, and the floor. The linkage system automatically moves the seat cushion downwards and forward and translates the seatback downward and rearward in response to movement of the seatback between the upright position and the folded position.