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US3841696A
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Adjustable tractor seat
Assignee: Deutz Allis Corp
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Filing: 1972-12-20
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1992-12-20
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable seat support for adjusting the vehicle seat vertically and horizontally by use of incline sliding rails and horizontal sliding rails with suitable latching means for retaining the seat adjustment.
Inventors
- 👤 R Wagner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/06; B60N2/07; B60N2/0702; B60N2/072; B60N2/067; B60N2/0735; B60N2/0737; B60N2/074; B60N2/08; B60N2/0831; B60N2/0837; B60N2/0856; B60N2/16; B60N2/1635; B60N2/164; B60N2/1675; B60N2/18; B60N2/1807; B60N2/1828; B60N2/185; B60N2/1853; B60N2/1885; B60N2/24; B60N2/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor, including a tractor, a platform mounted on said tractor, steering control means, and seat structure mounted on said tractor rearwardly of said steering control means defining an operator station, said seat structure including, a seat mounting on said tractor, rearwardly and upwardly inclined guide means mounted inclined rearwardly upward on said seat mounting for providing a vertical and horizontal adjustment of the seat simultaneously, a horizontal guide means for providing a horizontal adjustment of the seat, a seat mounted on said horizontal guide means, an intermediate support connected intermediate said inclined guide means and said horizontal guide means for providing vertical adjustment of said seat when moved forwardly and rearwardly relative to said seat mounting and said seat, a horizontal latching means on said horizontal guide means to lock said horizontal guide means in its adjusted position, an inclined latching means on said inclined guide means to latch said inclined guide means in its adjusted position, said horizontal guide means and said inclined guide means thereby providing adjustment and locking of said guide means to adjustably position said seat vertically or horizontally when desired by the operator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor, including a tractor, a platform mounted on said tractor, steering control means, and seat structure mounted on said tractor rearwardly of said steering control means defining an operator station, said seat structure including, a seat mounting on said tractor, rearwardly and upwardly inclined guide means mounted inclined rearwardly upward on said seat mounting for providing a vertical and horizontal adjustment of the seat simultaneously, a horizontal guide means for providing a horizontal adjustment of the seat, a seat mounted on said horizontal guide means, an intermediate support connected intermediate said inclined guide means and said horizontal guide means for providing vertical adjustment of said seat when moved forwardly and rearwardly relative to said seat mounting and said seat, a horizontal latching means on said horizontal guide means to lock said horizontal guide means in its adjusted position, an inclined latching means on said inclined guide means to latch said inclined guide means in its adjusted position, said horizontal guide means and said inclined guide means thereby providing adjustment and locking of said guide means to adjustably position said seat vertically or horizontally when desired by the operator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said horizontal guide means includes; a lower horizontal rail connected to said intermediate Support, an upper horizontal rail connected to said seat to thereby provide sliding rails for making a horizontal seat adjustment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said inclined guide means includes; an upper slide rail connected to said intermediate support, a lower slide rail connected to said seat mounting thereby providing sliding rails for making horizontal and vertical seat adjustment simultaneously.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor as set forth in claim 2 wherein said horizontal latching means includes; a latch arm including a pawl, a plurality of teeth forming a ratchet on said lower slide rail, a spring connecting said latch arm and said upper rail to normally bias said pawl for an engaging position with said ratchet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor as set forth in claim 3 wherein said inclined latching means includes; a pawl on a latch arm, a plurality of teeth forming a ratchet on said lower slide rail, a spring normally biasing said pawl to an engaging position with said ratchet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said seat mounting includes; means supporting said seat mounting on said platform.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor as set forth in claim 1 including; means pivotally supporting said seat on said horizontal guide means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said inclined guide means includes an upper slide rail, a lower slide rail, a spring connected between said slide rails for normally biasing said upper guide rail to an upper position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor as set forth in claim 1 including; means supporting said seat mounting rearwardly of the steering control means on said platform, thereby providing a platform spacing for the operator immediately below and rearwardly of said steering control means for standing room of the operator.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A horizontally and vertically adjustable seat for a tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said horizontal guide means includes antifriction bearings, said inclined guide means includes antifriction bearings to thereby provide ease in adjustment of said seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |