US3692270A
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Seat latch mechanism
Assignee: Cushman Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-05
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-05-05
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a seat which is mounted on a vehicle frame for pivotal movement relative to an in-use position, together with a parking brake operable to prevent vehicle movement upon movement of the seat through a first predetermined distance from the in-use position, and a latch mechanism on the seat and on the frame and including first means for preventing movement of the seat through the first predetermined distance from the in-use position, and second means selectively movable between first and second positions, and being operable, when in the first position, for preventing limitation of movement of the seat by the first means, whereby to allow pivotal movement of the seat from the inuse position beyond the first predetermined distance, and for preventing movement of the seat through a second predetermined distance greater than the first predetermined distance from the in-use position and, when in said second position, for permitting seat movement prevention by the first means and for effecting movement of the second means to the first position upon movement of the seat toward the in-use position from a position at the first predetermined distance from the in-use position.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald N Mcauliffe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T7/00; B60T7/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A vehicle including a frame, a seat mounted on said frame for pivotal movement relative to an in-use position, a parking brake operable to prevent vehicle movement upon movement of said seat through a first predetermined distance from said in-use position, a latch mechanism on said seat and on said frame and including first means for preventing movement of said seat through said first predetermined distance from said in-use position, and second means selectively movable between first and second positions and operable, when in said first position, for rendering ineffective said first means for preventing movement of said seat, whereby to allow pivotal movement of said seat from said in-use position beyond said first predetermined distance, and for preventing movement of said seat from said in-use position beyond a second predetermined distance greater than said first predetermined distance and, when in said second position, for permitting seat movement prevention by said first means and for effecting movement of said second means to said first position upon movement of said seat toward said in-use position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A vehicle including a frame, a seat mounted on said frame for pivotal movement relative to an in-use position, a parking brake operable to prevent vehicle movement upon movement of said seat through a first predetermined distance from said in-use position, a latch mechanism on said seat and on said frame and including first means for preventing movement of said seat through said first predetermined distance from said in-use position, and second means selectively movable between first and second positions and operable, when in said first position, for rendering ineffective said first means for preventing movement of said seat, whereby to allow pivotal movement of said seat from said in-use position beyond said first predetermined distance, and for preventing movement of said seat from said in-use position beyond a second predetermined distance greater than said first predetermined distance and, when in said second position, for permitting seat movement prevention by said first means and for effecting movement of said second means to said first position upon movement of said seat toward said in-use position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
A seat latch mechanism including a frame, a seat mounted on said frame for movement relative to a first position, a latch mechanism on said seat and on said frame and including first means operable for preventing movement of said seat to a second position located at a first predetermined distance from said first seat position, and second means operable, when in a first position, for rendering ineffective said first means for preventing movement of said seat, whereby to allow movement of said seat from said first position beyond said second seat position, and for preventing movement of said seat from said first position beyond a third seat position located at a second predetermined distance from said first seat position greater than said first predetermined distance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
126 words
A seat latch mechanism including a frame, a seat mounted on said frame for movement relative to a first position, a latch mechanism on said seat and on said frame and including first means operable for preventing movement of said seat to a second position located at a first predetermined distance from said first seat position, and second means operable, when in a first position, for rendering ineffective said first means for preventing movement of said seat, whereby to allow movement of said seat from said first position beyond said second seat position, and for preventing movement of said seat from said first position beyond a third seat position located at a second predetermined distance from said first seat position greater than said first predetermined distance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A seat latch mechanism in accordance with claim 2 wherein said second means is movable to a second position spaced from said first position and being operable, when in said second position, for permitting seat movement prevention by said first means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A seat latch mechanism in accordance with claim 2 wherein said second means is movable to a second position spaced from said first position and being operable, when in said second position, for effEcting movement of said second means to said first position upon movement of said seat toward said first seat position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 3 including means biasing said seat away from said first seat position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 3 wherein said latch mechanism includes a strike mounted on said frame and said first means includes a latch member having a notch, and means mounting said latch member on said seat with said notch in position for receipt of said strike when said second means is in said second position and said seat is spaced from said first seat position at a distance less than said first predetermined distance.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 6 wherein said latch member mounting means includes means affording pivotal movement of said latch member relative to said seat, means on said seat limiting pivotal movement of said latch member in the direction which is effective to engage said notch about said strike, and means biasing said latch member in said direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 3 wherein said latch member includes a strike mounted on said frame and said second means includes a hook member, and means mounting said hook member from said seat for movement relative to a position with said hook member located for engagement with said strike in response to movement of said seat beyond said first predetermined distance from said first seat position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 8 wherein said means mounting said hook member from said seat includes a latch member pivotally mounted on said seat, and means connecting said latch member and said hook member for pivotal movement of said hook member relative to said latch member between first and second positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 9 and further including means biasing said latch member in the direction to engage said hook member with said strike, and means limiting movement of said latch member in said direction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 9 wherein said latch member includes a notch located for receipt of said strike and including means on said hook member operable, when said hook member is in said first position, for blocking said notch and for limiting pivotal movement of said hook member relative to said latch member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 9 including means on said latch member and on said hook member preventing pivotal movement therebetween in one direction beyond a predetermined amount of movement.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
70 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 9 wherein said means connecting said hook member and said latch member affords movement of said hook member away from a position in adjacent relation to said latch member in the direction axially of the pivotal connection between said latch member and said hook member, and means biasing said hook member toward said hook member position in adjacent relation to said latch member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 13 including means on said frame and on said hook member limiting hook member pivotal movement in one direction relative to said latch member when said hook member is spaced from said hook member position in adjacent relation to said latch member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
46 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 14 wherein said means on said frame and on said hook member limiting hook member pivotal movement in one direction comprises an edge on said frame in spaced parallel relation to said strike and flange on said hook member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
71 words
A seat latch in accordance with claim 9 wherein said means connecting said latch member and said hook member also permits relative movement between said hook member and said latch member in directions axially of the pivotal connection therebetween and including means limiting movement of said hook member away from said latch member in the direction of the axis of the pivotal connection between said hook member and said latch member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
166 words
A seat latch mechanism comprising a fRame including a strike and a camming edge, a seat pivotally mounted on said frame, an element having spaced edges and a notch in one of said edges, means pivotally mounting said element on said seat, means biasing said element in the direction to engage said one edge against said strike, a member having an edge with a strike engaging hook portion, a flange extending from said strike engaging hook portion, and a projection spaced from said flange, means mounting said member on said element for pivotal movement about an axis parallel to said element axis and for movement along said parallel axis, and means urging said member into adjacent relation to said element with said hook portion extending below said element and with said flange extending in opposing relation to at least a part of said one edge and in blocking relation to said notch and with said projection adjacent to the other of said edges of said element.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
166 words
A seat latch mechanism comprising a fRame including a strike and a camming edge, a seat pivotally mounted on said frame, an element having spaced edges and a notch in one of said edges, means pivotally mounting said element on said seat, means biasing said element in the direction to engage said one edge against said strike, a member having an edge with a strike engaging hook portion, a flange extending from said strike engaging hook portion, and a projection spaced from said flange, means mounting said member on said element for pivotal movement about an axis parallel to said element axis and for movement along said parallel axis, and means urging said member into adjacent relation to said element with said hook portion extending below said element and with said flange extending in opposing relation to at least a part of said one edge and in blocking relation to said notch and with said projection adjacent to the other of said edges of said element.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A seat latch mechanism in accordance with claim 17 including means for limiting pivotal movement of said member relative to said element.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
A seat latch mechanism in accordance with claim 17 including means for limiting movement of said member relative to said element along said axis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |