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US4227670A
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Pivotable seat support
Assignee: Komatsu America International Co
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Filing: 1978-05-25
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Granted: 1980-10-14
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Expires: 1998-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A horizontally adjustable seat support may be rotated 180° to lock in either a forward facing position or a rearward facing position. A latching mechanism restricts frame movement from horizontal or pivotable movement but may be partially displaced for free horizontal adjustment without releasing the pivotable lock. Horizontal seat tracks may engage the lower or alternatively the upper portions of rollers carried between the seat tracks, depending on the lateral position of the seat frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Lloyd A. Vander Burgh
- 👤 R. Dale Moore
- 👤 Joseph Paplaski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/14; B60N2/143; E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/96; E02F3/963; E02F3/964; E02F9/00; E02F9/16; E02F9/166
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
A seat track and pivot assembly for supporting a seat comprising: a stem housing having a vertical bore; a stem carried axially and restrained laterally in said stem housing; a seat support base including, a base plate welded to said stem, left and right roller supports welded to said base plate, and a latch arm support welded to said base plate; a plurality of rollers attached to said left and right roller supports of said seat support base; a horizontal rail frame including, a left side track and a right side track and a horizontal latching trap between said left side track and said right side track, said horizontal rail frame supported for horizontal movement on said plurality of rollers; a swivel latching trap axially located on said stem housing; a latch arm pivotally supported on said latch arm support of said seat support base, said latch arm having a first tab attached to one end thereof and a second tab attached to the other end of said latch arm; and a latch spring restrained between said base plate of said seat support base and said latch arm urging said latch arm to a horizontal position whereby said first tab and said second tab of said latch arm engage respective horizontal latching trap and said swivel latching trap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
A seat track and pivot assembly for supporting a seat comprising: a stem housing having a vertical bore; a stem carried axially and restrained laterally in said stem housing; a seat support base including, a base plate welded to said stem, left and right roller supports welded to said base plate, and a latch arm support welded to said base plate; a plurality of rollers attached to said left and right roller supports of said seat support base; a horizontal rail frame including, a left side track and a right side track and a horizontal latching trap between said left side track and said right side track, said horizontal rail frame supported for horizontal movement on said plurality of rollers; a swivel latching trap axially located on said stem housing; a latch arm pivotally supported on said latch arm support of said seat support base, said latch arm having a first tab attached to one end thereof and a second tab attached to the other end of said latch arm; and a latch spring restrained between said base plate of said seat support base and said latch arm urging said latch arm to a horizontal position whereby said first tab and said second tab of said latch arm engage respective horizontal latching trap and said swivel latching trap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
127 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said horizontal rail frame further includes a left side track with an upper and a lower angle section component, a right side track with an upper and a lower angle section component, a front transverse plate welded to the front of said left and right upper angle section components, a rear transverse plate welded to the rear of said left and right upper angle section components and a horizontal latching trap, having a plurality of notches, fastened to said front and said rear transverse plates between said left side track and said right side track, said horizontal rail frame supported for horizontal movement on said plurality of rollers, each roller positioned between said upper and lower angle section components.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2 wherein said swivel latching trap is provided with an aperture base and includes front facing and rear facing upwardly extending members, each having a detent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
385 words
A seat track and pivot assembly for supporting a seat comprising: a stem housing having a vertical bore; a stem carried axially and restrained laterally in said stem housing; a seat support base including, a base plate welded to said stem, left and right roller supports welded to the base plate, and a latch arm support welded to the base plate; a plurality of rollers attached to the left and right roller supports of said seat support base; a horizontal rail frame including, a a left side track with an upper and a lower angle section component, a right side track with an upper and a lower angle section component, a front transverse plate welded to the front of said left and right upper angle section components, a rear transverse plate welded to the rear of said left and right upper angle section components and a horizontal latching trap having a plurality of notches fastened to said front and said rear transverse plates, said horizontal rail frame capable of movement on said plurality of rollers, each roller positioned between said upper and lower angle section components; a swivel latching trap having an apertured base and including front facing and rear facing upwardly extending members, each having a detent, axially located on said stem housing; a latch arm pivotally supported on said latch arm support of said seat support base, said latch arm including a first tab at one end thereof normally engaged with one of said notches of said horizontal latching trap and a second tab at a second end thereof normally engaged with one detent of said swivel latching trap, said latch arm pivotable to disengage said first tab from said horizontal latching trap while said second tab remains engaged with said detent of said swivel latching trap and said latch arm further pivotable to release said second tab from said detent of said swivel latching trap; a latch spring restrained between the base plate of said seat support base and said latch arm urging said latch arm to a horizontal position whereby said first tab rests in a notch of said horizontal latching trap of said horizontal rail frame and said second tab of said latching arm rests in a detent of one of said upwardly extending members of said swivel latching trap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
385 words
A seat track and pivot assembly for supporting a seat comprising: a stem housing having a vertical bore; a stem carried axially and restrained laterally in said stem housing; a seat support base including, a base plate welded to said stem, left and right roller supports welded to the base plate, and a latch arm support welded to the base plate; a plurality of rollers attached to the left and right roller supports of said seat support base; a horizontal rail frame including, a a left side track with an upper and a lower angle section component, a right side track with an upper and a lower angle section component, a front transverse plate welded to the front of said left and right upper angle section components, a rear transverse plate welded to the rear of said left and right upper angle section components and a horizontal latching trap having a plurality of notches fastened to said front and said rear transverse plates, said horizontal rail frame capable of movement on said plurality of rollers, each roller positioned between said upper and lower angle section components; a swivel latching trap having an apertured base and including front facing and rear facing upwardly extending members, each having a detent, axially located on said stem housing; a latch arm pivotally supported on said latch arm support of said seat support base, said latch arm including a first tab at one end thereof normally engaged with one of said notches of said horizontal latching trap and a second tab at a second end thereof normally engaged with one detent of said swivel latching trap, said latch arm pivotable to disengage said first tab from said horizontal latching trap while said second tab remains engaged with said detent of said swivel latching trap and said latch arm further pivotable to release said second tab from said detent of said swivel latching trap; a latch spring restrained between the base plate of said seat support base and said latch arm urging said latch arm to a horizontal position whereby said first tab rests in a notch of said horizontal latching trap of said horizontal rail frame and said second tab of said latching arm rests in a detent of one of said upwardly extending members of said swivel latching trap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention in accordance with claim 4 wherein a seat support is carried on said horizontal frame rail, and is attached thereto by a plurality of fasteners and a seat support rod passing through respective seat support and said horizontal frame rail.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein a handle is welded to said first tab of said latch arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention in accordance with claim 4 wherein a handle is welded to said first tab of said latch arm.
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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) | 1983-10-14 | 1984-04-14 | 1984-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-14 | 1988-04-14 | 1988-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-14 | 1992-04-14 | 1992-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |