Seat restraining device

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2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Dunn, David (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Crash seat

Bottom and back movable as unit in response to force

C297S016100, C297S216100, C297S216160

Reexamination Certificate

active

07862114

ABSTRACT:
The embodiments described herein provide a vehicle seat assembly that is coupled to a floor of a vehicle. The assembly comprises a seat back frame, a seat cushion frame, at least one leg and at least one blocking member. The seat cushion frame is pivotally coupled to the seat back frame. The leg is pivotally coupled to the seat cushion frame and pivotally coupled to the floor of the vehicle. The blocking member is coupled to the seat cushion frame and capable of moving into engagement with the leg as the assembly moves from the folded position to the upright seating position. The blocking member is adapted to block movement of the leg and to stabilize the seat assembly in the event of a vehicle collision.

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