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Vehicle seat assembly

US9481272B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20References

20Claims

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Assignee

Lear Corporation · US

Inventor

Andrzej Dlugokecki · Troy, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 20, 2014
Grant date	Nov 1, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 2, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2/3011
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat assembly having a latch assembly includes a seat cushion defining a transverse axis along a side-to-side direction of the seat cushion. The seat cushion is pivotally attached to the vehicle, and the latch assembly is attached to the seat cushion. The latch assembly includes a latch that has a latch position attaching the seat cushion to the vehicle at the latch assembly, and a release position releasing the seat cushion from the vehicle at the latch assembly. The latch assembly also includes a slider arrangement configured to facilitate pivotal movement of at least a portion of the latch assembly inboard toward a center line of the seat cushion and generally along the transverse axis. Such movement automatically occurs when the latch releases the seat cushion from the vehicle at the latch assembly and the seat assembly is pivoted forward about the riser.

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