Seat flap for a vehicle seat
US8398164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2002/363
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fold and tumble vehicle seat assembly includes a seat cushion having an underside that forms a floor surface when the seat cushion is rotated to a stowed position, and a seat flap attached to the seat cushion for bridging a gap formed between the seat cushion and an adjacent vehicle floor surface when the seat cushion is in the stowed position. The seat flap has an outer sleeve formed of a first material and an insert received in the sleeve formed of a second material.
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