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Seating arrangement for a passenger vehicle

US8950796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

David Woodhouse · Laguna Beach, US
Torsten Gerhardt · London, GB
Robert Spahl · Cologne, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 11, 2013
Grant date	Feb 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 11, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R7/04
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seating assembly for a vehicle includes a central longitudinal axis extending through the vehicle. A front seat is configured for use by a driver and defines a front seat central longitudinal axis. A rear seat is configured for use by a passenger and defines a rear seat central longitudinal axis. The front and rear seats are substantially arranged on opposite sides of the central longitudinal axis in a staggered relationship. The central longitudinal axis of the front seat is arranged at a different angle with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the vehicle than the central longitudinal axis of the rear seat. At least one of the seats is positioned such that the central longitudinal axis of the respective seat measured at a rear edge of the seat is mounted closer to the central longitudinal axis of the vehicle than is possible with a symmetrical side-by-side seating arrangement.

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