US4067533A
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Adjusting seat supporting assemblies for automobiles
Assignee: Aisin Corp
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Filing: 1976-12-07
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Granted: 1978-01-10
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Expires: 1996-12-07
Abstract
Abstract The automobile seat assembly is provided with a seat swingably mounted on the spaced longitudinal brackets. An assembly mounted on one of the brackets and adapted for adjusting the seat position includes a latch member pivoted to the seat and a detent fixed to the bracket. The latch member is provided with notches for engagement with the fixed detent and operatively connected to a manual handle lever. When the manual handle lever is operated, the latch member may be moved into and out of engagement with the fixed detent and rotated on the bracket so as to adjust the height of the seat position.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenichi Kazaoka
- 👤 Masayuki Hayashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/16; B60N2/18; B60N2/1807; B60N2/181; B60N2/1842; B60N2/185; B60N2/1875; B60N2/1892; B60N2/1896
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
In an automobile seat assembly having a set swingably mounted on longitudinally extending brackets which are secured to an automobile floor in spaced relation with each other, an adjustable seat-supporting assembly mounted on said brackets, comprising: a shaft mounted at each end thereof on said brackets, guide means for providing fore and aft movement of said shaft, a latch member fixedly secured to said shaft adjacent one of said brackets, said member including notch means thereon, and said seat being operatively connected to said latch member for movement therewith, detent means fixedly secured to said one of said brackets and positioned for selectable engagement by said notch means; a manual lever mounted on said one of said brackets for pivotal movement between unactuated and actuated positions, cam means on said lever cooperating with said guide means for moving said shaft with the latch member secured thereto; wherein the pivotal movement of said lever disengages and engages said notch means with said detent means; and resilient means interconnecting said lever and said one bracket for urging said lever toward the unactuated position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
In an automobile seat assembly having a set swingably mounted on longitudinally extending brackets which are secured to an automobile floor in spaced relation with each other, an adjustable seat-supporting assembly mounted on said brackets, comprising: a shaft mounted at each end thereof on said brackets, guide means for providing fore and aft movement of said shaft, a latch member fixedly secured to said shaft adjacent one of said brackets, said member including notch means thereon, and said seat being operatively connected to said latch member for movement therewith, detent means fixedly secured to said one of said brackets and positioned for selectable engagement by said notch means; a manual lever mounted on said one of said brackets for pivotal movement between unactuated and actuated positions, cam means on said lever cooperating with said guide means for moving said shaft with the latch member secured thereto; wherein the pivotal movement of said lever disengages and engages said notch means with said detent means; and resilient means interconnecting said lever and said one bracket for urging said lever toward the unactuated position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said guide means comprises a horizontally elongated hole and said cam means comprises an arcuate elongated hole, said shaft being movably fitted within said elongated holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein a link member is pivotally mounted at its one end on said seat and at its other end on said latch member, to thereby interconnect said seat and said latch member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said detent means is a pin projecting from said one bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for urging said lever comprises a helical retracting spring provided between said manual lever and said one bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 3 wherein said link member is mounted on said latch member between said detent means and said shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 3 wherein said link member is mounted on said latch member at the opposite side of said shaft with respect to said detent means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 3 further comprising an additional bracket for securing said seat thereon, one end of said additional bracket being pivoted on said one bracket while the other end thereof is pivoted on said link member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said guide means comprises a link plate pivotally mounted at one end thereof on said one bracket and at the other end thereof on said shaft.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein a bracket plate provided with an elongated slot is secured to said seat, and a pin pivoted on said latch member is movably received within said elongated slot for interconnecting said seat and said latch member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said detent means is a plate provided with finger portions engageable with said notch 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) | 1981-01-09 | 1981-07-11 | 1982-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-09 | 1985-07-11 | 1986-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-09 | 1989-07-11 | 1990-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |