Supports – Stand – Standard type
Reexamination Certificate
1999-07-22
2001-01-30
Ramirez, Ramon O. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Stand
Standard type
C248S422000, C248S420000, C248S414000, C248S415000, C114S194000, C297S344210, C297S344260
Reexamination Certificate
active
06179255
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a seat mounting assembly and more particularly to a mounting assembly for a boat seat which rotates in response to lateral or side to side forces resulting from rocking and movement of a boat, for example. The seat mounting assembly of this invention is suited for various vehicles and environments where a seat is subject to lateral, rocking movement causing the occupant to adjust position to compensate on a stationary seat. Varying boat motion results from buffeting by rough water, waves, or swells or by the turning of the boat while other vehicles encounter similar lateral and vertical motion causing the occupant to react and adjust position.
Boat and other vehicle seats typically do not accommodate lateral or side to side forces which are commonly encountered in boat operation and although rotating seats are known, they are limited in dealing fully with the range of movements encountered by a boat in rough water, for example. There is a need for a seat mounting assembly to effectively deal with lateral and vertical forces in vehicles such as boats.
It is an object of this invention to provide a seat mounting assembly which rotates from side to side to accommodate lateral forces that are encountered during boat operation, for example. The seat mounting assembly of this invention provides an efficient and effective assembly which does not impede the normal operation of the seat and which is usable on standard seat pedestals and seat mounting structures.
Another objective of the seat mounting assembly of the present invention is to provide a boat seat to reduce the discomfort of occupants attempting to maintain a normal seating position against the disruptive forces imposed during boat operation. The axis of rotation of the seat assembly permits the upper body and feet of the occupant to remain relatively stationary as the lower body rotates in a segment.
The seat mounting assembly further provides a seat motion that is dampened by an anti-rotation means which provides comfort and security while encountering rough waters. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a seat mounting assembly which is constructed and arranged to receive a boat seat which does not affect normal seat adjustment, i.e., forward and rear movement to adjust for the height and weight of the occupant. Another object of the invention is to provide an assembly that rotates in a segment of an inclined rotational plane and which has adjustable shock absorbers to dampen seat movement.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The seat mounting assembly of the present invention relates to seat structures constructed and arranged to accommodate various lateral and vertical forces and force components. Although the seat mounting assembly of the invention is discussed with respect to a boat seat, the assembly may also be used in other environments where lateral forces act on a vehicle, or the like, such as where lateral forces act on the occupant of a tractor or like equipment. For example, a tractor traveling along a hill or through a ditch will experience forces disruptive to the seat occupant, however, utilizing the present invention the occupant remains relatively level and stable. The seat mounting assembly of this invention is for use with seats typically installed in boats, such as those used in sailboats and power boats, for example.
The seat mounting assembly of this invention is comprised of a rotation assembly that is constructed and arranged to be attached between a seat and a base member, having the rotation assembly operative at a predetermined angle when mounted. The seat mounting assembly described and shown is comprised of a rotation assembly having an upper arm and a lower arm connected to and extending therefrom. The upper and lower arms are connected at their respective front ends to the rotation assembly which is constructed to rotate at a selected angle in an angle range. The upper arm is constructed to receive a seat and the lower arm is constructed to be mounted to a pedestal or other mounting structure. The rotation assembly causes the top arm to rotate with respect to the bottom arm. An anti-rotation means is provided to dampen the rotating motion and is provided with adjustment means to control the dampening effect.
As the seat, the upper arm, and seat mounting member rotate with respect to the lower arm, the upper arm and seat move from side to side and upwardly. This reciprocating motion in an angled rotational plane is the result of the rotation assembly being disposed at an angle, for example, and the angle may vary depending upon the use and position of the assembly. The motion provided by the seat mounting assembly allows the occupant's body to be centered on the seat and not forced off the seat by centrifugal forces. The anti-rotation means allows the rotation of the seat to be dampened to control the speed of the rotational movement and to accommodate the weight of the occupant.
These and other benefits of this invention will become clear from the following description by reference to the drawings.
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patent: 5992804 (1999-11-01), Johnson
patent: 6042093 (2000-03-01), Garelick
Eggink Anthony G.
Ramirez Ramon O.
Wujciak A. Joseph
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