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Longitudinal adjustment device for the folding seat of an automobile
Assignee: Renault SA
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Filing: 1980-07-02
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Granted: 1983-01-18
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Expires: 2000-07-02
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable back folding seat is disclosed. A connecting rod from the back to the seat carries the axis of folding of the back, and another rod carries a bolt for immobilization of the back in use position. A bar for connecting rods ensures the longitudinal adjustment of the back with respect to the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Serge Blasin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3088; B60N2/3093; B60N2/02; B60N2/0284; B60N2/3002; B60N2/3004; B60N2/3009; B60N2/3011; B60N2/3038; B60N2/304; B60N2/3045; B60N2/305; B60N2/309; B60N2/32; B60N2/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A device for the longitudinal adjustment of a folding automobile seat of the type having a longitudinally adjustable back connected to the seat bed by rods and means for fixing said seat back in use position, comprising: at least one first rod having one end pivotally connected to said seat back; at least one second rod having one end pivotally connected to a fixing bolt selectively engageable with said seat back; and a third rod connected between each said one end of said at least one first rod and said fixing bolt, whereby said rods move said seat back into longitudinal adjustment with respect to said seat bed, wherein said seat is slidingly connected to the body of said automobile by a first slide means fixed to said automobile body and a second slide means engaged with said first slide means and fixed to said seat, and wherein each said first rod is also pivotally connected to said first slide means and each said second rod is pivotally connected to said second slide means, and wherein each said first rod confines an axis fixed to said seat bed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
188 words
A device for the longitudinal adjustment of a folding automobile seat of the type having a longitudinally adjustable back connected to the seat bed by rods and means for fixing said seat back in use position, comprising: at least one first rod having one end pivotally connected to said seat back; at least one second rod having one end pivotally connected to a fixing bolt selectively engageable with said seat back; and a third rod connected between each said one end of said at least one first rod and said fixing bolt, whereby said rods move said seat back into longitudinal adjustment with respect to said seat bed, wherein said seat is slidingly connected to the body of said automobile by a first slide means fixed to said automobile body and a second slide means engaged with said first slide means and fixed to said seat, and wherein each said first rod is also pivotally connected to said first slide means and each said second rod is pivotally connected to said second slide means, and wherein each said first rod confines an axis fixed to said seat bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the confinement of said axis fixed to said seat bed by each said at least one first rod is accomplished by means slidingly engaging said axis fixed to said seat bed on each said at least one first rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the fixing of said first slide means to said automobile body is by an axis of rotation at the front of said seat bed and a latch means at the back of said seat bed.
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