Adjustable armrest for a road vehicle

Details Adjustable armrest for a road vehicle Adjustable armrest for a road vehicle

2008-07-02

2010-12-28

Dunn, David (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Armrest

Movable to nonuse position

C297S115000, C297S411350

Reexamination Certificate

active

07857393

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable armrest for a vehicle seat comprising an armrest housing pivoted on a seat back frame and a pair of locking elements in the housing, one of which is adjustable and the other being fixed. A seat back stop is engageable with the adjustable locking element. A seat occupant, using an armrest release mechanism, may adjust the relative positions of the locking elements to change a desired active position of the armrest. A memory feature permits return of the armrest to the desired active position from an upright stowed position.

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