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US3924892A
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Installation for detachable fastening or rear seat cushions in passenger motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1973-08-07
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1993-08-07
Abstract
Abstract An installation for the detachable fastening of the rear seat cushion of passenger motor vehicles, in which the sub-frame of the rear seat cushion is provided with recesses in proximity to its front edge; a retaining element which is inserted into a respective aperture of the seat cushion mounting, engages with its head portion in the corresponding recess during the lowering of the rear seat cushion onto the seat cushion mounting and adjusts the rear seat cushion into a correct position in which it is adapted to be automatically locked by means of a spring.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernd Geier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/70; B60N2/7023; B60N2/7035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An installation for detachable fastening of a rear seat cushion means, characterized in that a rear seat mounting means is provided, aperture means are provided in the rear seat mounting means, the rear seat cushion means includes a sub-frame which is provided in proximity to its forward edge with recess means, a retaining means is fixed at the rear seat mounting means and includes a head portion engaging in the recess means during the lowering of the rear seat cushion means and a base portion inserted into said aperture means provided in the rear seat mounting means, the retaining means adjusting the rear seat cushion means into a position correct as regards its location on the rear seat mounting means when the rear seat is lowered, and a spring means is provided having one bent portion on said retaining means for automatically latching the rear seat cushion means when lowered on the retaining means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An installation for detachable fastening of a rear seat cushion means, characterized in that a rear seat mounting means is provided, aperture means are provided in the rear seat mounting means, the rear seat cushion means includes a sub-frame which is provided in proximity to its forward edge with recess means, a retaining means is fixed at the rear seat mounting means and includes a head portion engaging in the recess means during the lowering of the rear seat cushion means and a base portion inserted into said aperture means provided in the rear seat mounting means, the retaining means adjusting the rear seat cushion means into a position correct as regards its location on the rear seat mounting means when the rear seat is lowered, and a spring means is provided having one bent portion on said retaining means for automatically latching the rear seat cushion means when lowered on the retaining means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
116 words
An installation for the detachable fastening of a rear seat cushion means of passenger motor vehicles, characterized in that the rear seat cushion means includes a sub-frame which is provided in proximity to its forward edge with recess means, the head portion of a retaining means fixed at a seat cushion mounting means engaging in the recess means during the lowering of the rear seat cushion, said retaining means including a spring means and adjusting the rear seat cushion into a position correct as regards its location and adapted to be automatically latched by the spring means, and nd characterized in that the retaining means are inserted into aperture means of the seat cushion mounting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
116 words
An installation for the detachable fastening of a rear seat cushion means of passenger motor vehicles, characterized in that the rear seat cushion means includes a sub-frame which is provided in proximity to its forward edge with recess means, the head portion of a retaining means fixed at a seat cushion mounting means engaging in the recess means during the lowering of the rear seat cushion, said retaining means including a spring means and adjusting the rear seat cushion into a position correct as regards its location and adapted to be automatically latched by the spring means, and nd characterized in that the retaining means are inserted into aperture means of the seat cushion mounting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An installation according to claim 2, characterized in that the spring means is supported with a bent end at the retaining means and is operatively connected therewith by tongue means formed out of a respective head portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
175 words
An installation for the detachable fastening of a rear seat cushion means of passenger motor vehicles, characterized in that the rear seat cushion means includes a sub-frame which is provided in proximity to its forward edge with recess means, the head portion of a retaining means fixed at a seat cushion mounting means engaging in the recess means during the lowering of the rear seat cushion, said retaining means including a spring means and adjusting the rear seat cushion into a position collect as regards its location and adapted to be automatically latched by the spring means, the retaining means are inserted into aperture means of the seat cushion mounting means, the spring means is supported with a bent end at the retaining means and is operatively connected therewith by tongue means formed out of a respective head portion, and characterized in that each spring means includes a nose-like projection which is engaged from below in the lowered condition of the rear seat cushion means by the upwardly bent wall of the associated recess means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
175 words
An installation for the detachable fastening of a rear seat cushion means of passenger motor vehicles, characterized in that the rear seat cushion means includes a sub-frame which is provided in proximity to its forward edge with recess means, the head portion of a retaining means fixed at a seat cushion mounting means engaging in the recess means during the lowering of the rear seat cushion, said retaining means including a spring means and adjusting the rear seat cushion into a position collect as regards its location and adapted to be automatically latched by the spring means, the retaining means are inserted into aperture means of the seat cushion mounting means, the spring means is supported with a bent end at the retaining means and is operatively connected therewith by tongue means formed out of a respective head portion, and characterized in that each spring means includes a nose-like projection which is engaged from below in the lowered condition of the rear seat cushion means by the upwardly bent wall of the associated recess means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
An installation according to claim 4, characterized in that the sub-frame means and the seat cushion mounting means are provided with indentations within the area of each retaining means for the free movability of the spring means provided with a handle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An installation according to claim 1 characterized in that the spring means is operatively connected with the retaining means by tongue means formed out of a respective head portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
An installation according to claim 1, characterized in that each spring means includes a nose-like projection which is engaged from below in the lowered condition of the rear seat cushion means by the upwardly bent wall of the associated recess means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
An installation according to claim 7, characterized in that the spring means is supported with a bent end at the retaining means and is operatively connected therewith by tongue means formed out of a respective head porTion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
131 words
An installation for the detachable fastening of a rear seat cushion means of passenger motor vehicles, characterized in that the rear seat cushion means includes a sub-frame which provided in proximity to its forward edge with recess means, the head portion of a retaining means fixed at a seat cushion mounting engaging in the recess means during the lowering of the rear seat cushion, said retaining means including a spring means and adjusting the rear seat cushion into a position correct as regards its location and adapted to be automatically latched by the spring means, and characterized in that the sub-frame means and the seat cushion mounting means are provided with indentations within the area of each retaining means for the free movability of the spring means provided with a handle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
131 words
An installation for the detachable fastening of a rear seat cushion means of passenger motor vehicles, characterized in that the rear seat cushion means includes a sub-frame which provided in proximity to its forward edge with recess means, the head portion of a retaining means fixed at a seat cushion mounting engaging in the recess means during the lowering of the rear seat cushion, said retaining means including a spring means and adjusting the rear seat cushion into a position correct as regards its location and adapted to be automatically latched by the spring means, and characterized in that the sub-frame means and the seat cushion mounting means are provided with indentations within the area of each retaining means for the free movability of the spring means provided with a handle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
An installation according to claim 9, characterized in that each spring means includes a nose-like projection which is engaged from below in the lowered condition of the rear seat cushion means by the upwardly bent wall of the associated recess 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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |