Easy lift mechanism for vehicle seats

Details Easy lift mechanism for vehicle seats Easy lift mechanism for vehicle seats

2004-12-08

2008-11-11

Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Movable back

Tiltable

Reexamination Certificate

active

07448685

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for actuating a folding vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a handle remotely and functionally connected to the vehicle seat for moving the seatback from a folded position to an upright or design position. The handle is pivotally mounted on a support bracket and attached to an actuator member interconnecting the handle and the seatback. The actuator member transfers the motion of the handle to a generally “L-shaped” arm which is pivotally mounted to the vehicle seat below the seatback. The L-shaped arm rotates toward the back of the seat as the handle is lifted. As the L-shaped arm moves, it catches a stop or extension member located on the seatback and moves the seatback toward the upright position.

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