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Seat supporting assembly
Assignee: Milsco Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1976-01-12
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1996-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A seat supporting assembly for use in vehicles such as tractors or the like wherein the seat is surrounded in relatively close relationship by obstructions such as controls which make it difficult for the vehicle operator to get into and out of the seat. The seat supporting assembly provides means for supporting the vehicle seat such that the seat may be moved rearwardly and then rotated to permit access to or egress from the seat. The assembly also provides means which prevent rotation of the seat unless it has been moved to its furthest rearward position. The seat supporting assembly further includes means to facilitate vertical adjustment of the seat and to secure the seat in its desired vertical position.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard F. Swenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/14; B60N2/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A seat assembly for a mobile vehicle and for rotatably and slideably supporting a seat, said assembly comprising: a carriage for supporting said seat; a rigid, stationary and generally vertical shaft securable to said vehicle; a support frame rotatably supported by said shaft and vertically slideable on said shaft, said carriage slideably mounted on said frame for reciprocating movement relative thereto and between fore and aft positions; and latch means for selectively preventing rotational movement of said support frame with respect to said shaft and operably connected between said shaft and said support frame and a releasing member operably connected to and carried by said carriage for disengaging said latch means when said carriage is moved to said aft position thereby permitting rotational movement of said support frame after said carriage has been slid to said aft position, said latch means including a stationary latch member fixed to said vertical shaft and a shiftable latch member including a swingable member pivotably supported by said frame, and an elongated latch shaft positioned vertically and supported by said swingable member for swingable movement about a vertical axis spaced from said elongated latch shaft for engagement with said stationary latch member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A seat assembly for a mobile vehicle and for rotatably and slideably supporting a seat, said assembly comprising: a carriage for supporting said seat; a rigid, stationary and generally vertical shaft securable to said vehicle; a support frame rotatably supported by said shaft and vertically slideable on said shaft, said carriage slideably mounted on said frame for reciprocating movement relative thereto and between fore and aft positions; and latch means for selectively preventing rotational movement of said support frame with respect to said shaft and operably connected between said shaft and said support frame and a releasing member operably connected to and carried by said carriage for disengaging said latch means when said carriage is moved to said aft position thereby permitting rotational movement of said support frame after said carriage has been slid to said aft position, said latch means including a stationary latch member fixed to said vertical shaft and a shiftable latch member including a swingable member pivotably supported by said frame, and an elongated latch shaft positioned vertically and supported by said swingable member for swingable movement about a vertical axis spaced from said elongated latch shaft for engagement with said stationary latch member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The seat assembly set forth in claim 1 wherein said support frames includes parallel spaced guide tubes and wherein said carriage includes parallel shaft members slideably supported by said guide tubes whereby said carriage is supported by said support frame for said reciprocating movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The seat assembly set forth in claim 1 wherein said support frame includes a sleeve rotatably received on said shaft and a pair of guides supported by said sleeve and in spaced parallel relationship, said guides supporting said carriage for slideable reciprocating movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The seat assembly set forth in claim 3 wherein said carriage includes shaft members slideably supported by said guides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The seat assembly set forth in claim 2 wherein said carriage further includes a frame assembly supported by said parallel shaft members and supporting said seat, and a selectively engageable stop means engageable with said support frame to prevent reciprocating movement of said carriage with respect to said support frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
246 words
A seat assembly for a mobile vehicle and for rotatably and slideably supporting a seat, said assembly comprising: a carriage for supporting said seat, said carriage including parallel shaft members; a rigid, stationary and generally vertical shaft securable to said vehicle; a support frame for slideably supporting said carriage for fore and aft movement, said support frame being rotatably supported by said vertical shaft, said support frame including a sleeve rotatably received on said generally vertical shaft, a horizontal bottom wall supported by said sleeve, a pair of opposed spaced apart upwardly extending walls supported by said bottom wall, and a pair of parallel spaced apart guide tubes supported by said upwardly extending walls, said guide tubes each supporting one of said parallel shaft members therein in slideable reciprocating movement whereby said carriage is slideably mounted on said frame for reciprocating movement relative thereto and between fore and aft positions, and further including latch means for selectively preventing rotational movement of said support frame with respect to said shaft and operably connected between said shaft and said support frame and a releasing member operably connected to and carried by said carriage for disengaging said latch means when said carriage is moved to said aft position thereby permitting rotational movement of said support frame after said carriage has been slid to said aft position, said latch means including a stationary latch member fixed to said vertical shaft and a shiftable latch member shiftably supported by said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
246 words
A seat assembly for a mobile vehicle and for rotatably and slideably supporting a seat, said assembly comprising: a carriage for supporting said seat, said carriage including parallel shaft members; a rigid, stationary and generally vertical shaft securable to said vehicle; a support frame for slideably supporting said carriage for fore and aft movement, said support frame being rotatably supported by said vertical shaft, said support frame including a sleeve rotatably received on said generally vertical shaft, a horizontal bottom wall supported by said sleeve, a pair of opposed spaced apart upwardly extending walls supported by said bottom wall, and a pair of parallel spaced apart guide tubes supported by said upwardly extending walls, said guide tubes each supporting one of said parallel shaft members therein in slideable reciprocating movement whereby said carriage is slideably mounted on said frame for reciprocating movement relative thereto and between fore and aft positions, and further including latch means for selectively preventing rotational movement of said support frame with respect to said shaft and operably connected between said shaft and said support frame and a releasing member operably connected to and carried by said carriage for disengaging said latch means when said carriage is moved to said aft position thereby permitting rotational movement of said support frame after said carriage has been slid to said aft position, said latch means including a stationary latch member fixed to said vertical shaft and a shiftable latch member shiftably supported by said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The seat assembly set forth in claim 6 wherein said shiftable latch member includes.
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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) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |