Folding and stowing rear-facing vehicle seat
US8973965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2002/971
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rear-facing seat for a vehicle comprises: a seat portion connected to the vehicle by a hinge so that the rear-facing seat assumes at least a stowed position and an unstowed position; and a back portion connected to the seat portion, wherein in the unstowed position the back portion assumes at least an up position and a down position, wherein in the up position (i) a hook on the back portion engages a first striker on a vehicle wall, and (ii) a latch on the back portion engages a second striker of a back of a forward-facing seat.
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