Seat assembly with a release system

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2007-12-18

2007-12-18

Lyjak, Lori L. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Seats with body modifications

C296S065010, C297S344100, C297S344210, C297S344250

Reexamination Certificate

active

11162304

ABSTRACT:
A release actuating system10for a seat assembly12in a vehicle. Conventionally, the system includes a seat back14that is removable through an arcuate range. The seat back14is moveable between a design position (tilted upward and rearwardly) in which it may support a passenger, and a full fold flat position. Seat back latches24secure the seat back 14 in the design position. A seat cushion32supports the seat back14. The seat cushion32has a rearward portion that cooperates with the seat back14. The rearward portion also releasably engages floor latches26. The seat cushion32has a forward portion that is pivotally attached to the vehicle floor. The seat cushion32and seat back14tumble forwardly when (a) the seat back latches24are disengaged; (b) the seat back14lies in the full fold flat position; and (c) the floor latches26are disengaged. The tumble forward position facilitates occupant ingress and egress and provides access to luggage and storage areas. In operative communication with the seat back latches24and floor latches26, there is provided a release strap23and a pair of gears for releasing these latches. The invention also includes a method for actuating a release system for the seat assembly.

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