Eccentric swivel mechanism for a vehicle seat

Details Eccentric swivel mechanism for a vehicle seat Eccentric swivel mechanism for a vehicle seat

2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Pape, Joseph D (Department: 3612)

Chairs and seats

Movable bottom

Bottom and back movable as a unit

C248S425000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07364234

ABSTRACT:
A swivel mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a base plate configured to be fixed relative to the vehicle and to provide support to the vehicle seat. The vehicle seat is mounted to a seat mounting plate having a first side configured to receive the vehicle seat and a second side opposite the first side, mechanically coupled to the base plate. The seat mounting plate and the base plate are mechanically coupled so that when the seat mounting plate is rotated about an axis of the base plate the seat mounting plate translates in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the base plate. A locking recess is formed in one of the base plate or the seat mounting plate, and is adapted to receive a locking pawl pivotably mounted to the opposite one of the base plate or the seat mounting plate. The locking recess is biased toward the locking recess such that when the locking pawl and locking recess are engaged, the seat mounting plate is inhibited from movement relative to the base plate.

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