US3840247A
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Stowable seat belt anchor assembly for convertible vehicle seat
Assignee: Transamerica Business Credit Corp
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Filing: 1972-11-24
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1992-11-24
Abstract
Abstract Seat belt anchor assembly for a multi-passenger vehicle seat convertible to a storage platform includes a pair of metal pivot links pivotally mounted to the vehicle frame at points which are spaced behind the seat at the ends thereof. An elongated, relatively wide and thin support member connects the free ends of the pivot links and spans the width of the seat so as to form a rigid anchoring means for all of the seat belts which are required for the seat. When the seat belts are not required, such as when the seat cushion and folding storage platform located behind it are pivoted so as to form a flat support surface, the pivot links may be pivoted rearwardly so that the elongated support member and the seat belts carried thereby may be stored on the vehicle floor under the storage platform. Since the elongated anchoring member, when in its use position, rests on the seat base which the seat cushion is pivotally mounted on, the entire central area under the seat base is left free for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 A Radke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3002; B60N2/3004; B60N2/3009; B60N2/3011; B60N2/3038; B60N2/304; B60N2/3045; B60N2/305; B60N2/3072; B60N2/3075; B60N2/32; B60N2/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
In combination with a vehicle having a multi-passenger seat convertible from a seating use configuration to a storage platform configuration, a stowable seat belt anchor assembly comprising: a plurality of seat belt members, a pair of pivotally movable elongated rigid support elements mounted at one end to spaced apart points on the vehicle floor which are located at a predetermined distance behind the seat; a rigid elongated seat belt support member extending transversely of the vehicle and between said pair of elements and being mounted at each of its ends to the free ends of said elongated rigid support elements; said elongated seat belt support member being selectively positionable in a forward seating use position above the vehicle floor and adjacent the rear of the seat wherein said seat belt support member provides the sole support for at least all of the seat belt members for the seating positions on said seat which are positioned inwardly from the seat ends, and in a rearward storage position on the vehicle floor behind the seat wherein said seat belt support member is stowable along with said seat belt members when said seat is converted to a non-seating use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
In combination with a vehicle having a multi-passenger seat convertible from a seating use configuration to a storage platform configuration, a stowable seat belt anchor assembly comprising: a plurality of seat belt members, a pair of pivotally movable elongated rigid support elements mounted at one end to spaced apart points on the vehicle floor which are located at a predetermined distance behind the seat; a rigid elongated seat belt support member extending transversely of the vehicle and between said pair of elements and being mounted at each of its ends to the free ends of said elongated rigid support elements; said elongated seat belt support member being selectively positionable in a forward seating use position above the vehicle floor and adjacent the rear of the seat wherein said seat belt support member provides the sole support for at least all of the seat belt members for the seating positions on said seat which are positioned inwardly from the seat ends, and in a rearward storage position on the vehicle floor behind the seat wherein said seat belt support member is stowable along with said seat belt members when said seat is converted to a non-seating use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said elongated seat belt support member comprises a generally flat metal extrusion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said seat has a cushioned seating portion and a base portion, the cushioned portion being pivotally mounted for forward movement away from said base portion, said elongated seat belt support member being positioned on top of said base portion and adjacent said cushioned seating portion when said elongated seat belt support member is in its forward seating use position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
184 words
In combination with a vehicle having a seat convertible from a seating use configuration to a storage platform configuration, a stowable seat belt anchor assembly comprising: a plurality of seat belt members, a pair of pivotally movable elongated rigid support elements mounted at one end to spaced apart points on the vehicle floor which are located at a predetermined distance behind the seat; a rigid elongated seat belt support member extending transversely of the vehicle and between said pair of elements and being mounted at each of its ends to the free ends of said elongated rigid support elements; said elongated seat belt support member being selectively positionable in a forward seating use position above the vehicle floor and adjacent the rear of the seat wherein said elongated seat belt support member provides the sole support for all of the seat belt members required for the seat and in a rearward storage position on the vehicle floor behind the seat wherein said elongated seat belt support member is stowable along with said seat belt members when said seat is converted to a non-seating use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
184 words
In combination with a vehicle having a seat convertible from a seating use configuration to a storage platform configuration, a stowable seat belt anchor assembly comprising: a plurality of seat belt members, a pair of pivotally movable elongated rigid support elements mounted at one end to spaced apart points on the vehicle floor which are located at a predetermined distance behind the seat; a rigid elongated seat belt support member extending transversely of the vehicle and between said pair of elements and being mounted at each of its ends to the free ends of said elongated rigid support elements; said elongated seat belt support member being selectively positionable in a forward seating use position above the vehicle floor and adjacent the rear of the seat wherein said elongated seat belt support member provides the sole support for all of the seat belt members required for the seat and in a rearward storage position on the vehicle floor behind the seat wherein said elongated seat belt support member is stowable along with said seat belt members when said seat is converted to a non-seating use.
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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |