Adjustable vehicle seat mechanism

Details Adjustable vehicle seat mechanism Adjustable vehicle seat mechanism

1983-05-16

1985-07-16

Foss, J. Franklin

Supports

Stand

Tilting support surface

248397, 248429, 297328, A47D 1904

Patent

active

045291586

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle seat adjusting apparatus for adjusting the angle of inclination of a seat and thereby adjusting passenger height and available leg room by rotating the seat about a single, centrally located, transverse or lateral axis. A latch mechanism normally holds the seat relative to the seat track rails. Release of the latch mechanism is effected through a manual lever at the outside of one seat rail. The lever draws a release assembly laterally of the seat to slide a release arm longitudinally of the seat. The seat may then be notched to a desired position with the aid of a bias spring assisting the seat movement. Release of the lever allows the latch mechanism bias to restore the latch action in the desired position. By using a central pivot, you adjust the attitude of the seat and, by virture of the motion pattern, the rear of the seat moves up or down thus raising or lowering the occupants eye level in the vehicle. By tilting the seat backward, a tall person can get comfortable and increase his or her leg and head room. By tilting the seat forward, a short person can be comfortable, be closer to the foot pedals, and raise their eye level for better vision.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2729273 (1956-01-01), Hamilton et al.
patent: 2930428 (1960-03-01), De Rose
patent: 3460793 (1969-08-01), Posh
patent: 3552707 (1971-01-01), Tanaka
patent: 3692271 (1972-09-01), Homier
patent: 4095770 (1978-06-01), Long
patent: 4247071 (1981-01-01), Carella
patent: 4285487 (1981-08-01), Kazaoka

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Adjustable vehicle seat mechanism does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Adjustable vehicle seat mechanism, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Adjustable vehicle seat mechanism will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1732315