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US3922029A
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Seat mounting device for vehicle
Assignee: SAITO TAKEJI
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Filing: 1974-04-10
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1994-04-10
Abstract
Abstract In a seat consisting of at least a sitting portion and a back rest portion for use in a vehicle, a device of simple construction is provided for adjustably securing the upper part of the back rest portion to the ceiling of the vehicle body so as to increase the seat holding force, hence to alleviate the shock imparted to the human body in the event of a collision accident.
Inventors
- 👤 Muneharu Urai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/42; B60N2/43; B60N2/4207; B60N2/4214; B60N2/4249
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A device for use in a vehicle for mounting a seat consisting of at least a sitting portion and a back rest portion, comprising means for slidably mounting said sitting portion of said seat on the floor surface of the vehicle body, first locking means for locking said sitting portion of said seat against sliding movement relative to the vehicle body, an extension extending upward from the upper end of said back rest portion of said seat, means for adjustably securing said extension to the ceiling of the vehicle body so as to permit sliding movement of said extension relative to the ceiling, second locking means for locking said extension against movement relative to the ceiling, and interlocking means for causing interlocking operation of said first and second locking means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
130 words
A device for use in a vehicle for mounting a seat consisting of at least a sitting portion and a back rest portion, comprising means for slidably mounting said sitting portion of said seat on the floor surface of the vehicle body, first locking means for locking said sitting portion of said seat against sliding movement relative to the vehicle body, an extension extending upward from the upper end of said back rest portion of said seat, means for adjustably securing said extension to the ceiling of the vehicle body so as to permit sliding movement of said extension relative to the ceiling, second locking means for locking said extension against movement relative to the ceiling, and interlocking means for causing interlocking operation of said first and second locking means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means for slidably mounting said sitting portion on the floor surface of the vehicle body includes sliders secured to the lower part of said sitting portion and channel-shaped guide members supported on the floor surface by legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said first locking means includes a plate member secured to one of said guide members and provided with a plurality of equally spaced apertures, and a lever pivoted to one of said sliders and having a pawl engageable with one of said apertures of said plate member when said aperture is brought to a position opposite to said pawl.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
105 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second locking means includes a substantially U-shaped guide member fixed to the ceiling of the vehicle body to extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body and provided with a plurality of equally spaced apertures, a pair of rollers mounted on said extension for guiding sliding movement of said extension along the inner side walls of said guide member, a pin retractably projecting from said extension for engagement with one of said apertures of said guide member, and a spring normally urging said pin into engagement with one of said apertures of said guide member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said second locking means includes a lock member, and said interlocking means is a cable the core wire of which is connected at one end thereof to said lever and at the other end thereof to the lock member of said second locking means.
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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |