US4744598A
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Seat structure for vehicle
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
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Filing: 1986-10-07
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Granted: 1988-05-17
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Expires: 2006-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A seat structure for a vehicle which is provided with a seat adjusting mechanism includes a dial-type handle projecting from a position on a seat which is in the vicinity of an occupant restraining webbing. The seat adjusting mechanism is actuated to effect adjustment of the seat by turning the handle. A recess is formed in the side of the handle which is closer to the surface of the seat, the recess extending in the circumferential direction of the handle. A cover member is disposed on the seat in opposing relation to the size of the handle which is closer to the surface of the seat, the cover member concealing a mechanism portion of the seat adjusting mechanism. In addition, a projecting wall is provided on the cover member so as to extend into the recess. Accordingly, the webbing is prevented from deeply entering the gap defined between the handle and cover member.
Inventors
- 👤 Masato Ohchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A seat structure for a vehicle, comprising: a seat for an occupant of the vehicle; a dial-type handle having a grip portion formed along an entire circumference of a peripheral edge thereof in such a manner that said grip portion extends toward a cover member, and projecting from a position on said seat which is in the vicinity of an occupant restraining webbing, said handle being turned to actuate a seat adjusting mechanism, concealed by said cover member and incorporated in said seat, so as to effect adjustment of said seat; a recess formed inside of said handle in opposition to said cover member, said recess extending in the circumferential direction of said handle; said cover member having a through-hole through which a shaft linked to said seat adjusting mechanism extends so as to be rigidly secured to said handle; and a projecting wall integral with said cover member having a height higher than the gap between said cover member and the peripheral edge portion of said handle, and extending into said recess in said handle, whereby the webbing is prevented from entering said gap more than a predetermined amount.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A seat structure for a vehicle, comprising: a seat for an occupant of the vehicle; a dial-type handle having a grip portion formed along an entire circumference of a peripheral edge thereof in such a manner that said grip portion extends toward a cover member, and projecting from a position on said seat which is in the vicinity of an occupant restraining webbing, said handle being turned to actuate a seat adjusting mechanism, concealed by said cover member and incorporated in said seat, so as to effect adjustment of said seat; a recess formed inside of said handle in opposition to said cover member, said recess extending in the circumferential direction of said handle; said cover member having a through-hole through which a shaft linked to said seat adjusting mechanism extends so as to be rigidly secured to said handle; and a projecting wall integral with said cover member having a height higher than the gap between said cover member and the peripheral edge portion of said handle, and extending into said recess in said handle, whereby the webbing is prevented from entering said gap more than a predetermined amount.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein said projecting wall is arc-shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein said projecting wall is an annular wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein said handle has a boss portion formed in the center thereof surrounded by the recess, said boss portion having a serrated bore for receiving a serrated shaft formed at the distal end of said shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 4, wherein said serrated shaft has a circumferential groove formed in the root portion thereof, said groove accommodating a snap ring to prevent said handle from coming off said shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
174 words
A seat structure for a vehicle provided with a seat adjusting mechanism which is actuated to effect adjustment of a seat by turning a dial-type handle having a grip portion formed along an entire circumference of a peripheral edge thereof in such a manner that said grip portion extends toward a cover member which conceals said mechanism, and porjecting from a position on said seat in the vicinity of an occupant restraining webbing, comprising: an annular recess formed inside of said handle in opposition to said cover member, said recess extending along the circumferential direction of said handle; said cover member having a through-hole through which a shaft linked to said seat adjusting mechanism extends so as to be rigidly secured to said handle; and a projecting wall integral with said cover member having a height higher than a gap between said cover member and the peripheral edge portion of said handle, and extending into said recess in said handle, whereby the webbing is prevented from entering said gap more than a predetermined amount.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
174 words
A seat structure for a vehicle provided with a seat adjusting mechanism which is actuated to effect adjustment of a seat by turning a dial-type handle having a grip portion formed along an entire circumference of a peripheral edge thereof in such a manner that said grip portion extends toward a cover member which conceals said mechanism, and porjecting from a position on said seat in the vicinity of an occupant restraining webbing, comprising: an annular recess formed inside of said handle in opposition to said cover member, said recess extending along the circumferential direction of said handle; said cover member having a through-hole through which a shaft linked to said seat adjusting mechanism extends so as to be rigidly secured to said handle; and a projecting wall integral with said cover member having a height higher than a gap between said cover member and the peripheral edge portion of said handle, and extending into said recess in said handle, whereby the webbing is prevented from entering said gap more than a predetermined amount.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 6, wherein said projecting wall is arc-shaped.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 6, wherein said projecting wall is an annular wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 6, wherein said handle has a boss portion formed in the center thereof surrounded by the recess, said boss portion having a serrated bore for receiving a serrated shaft formed at the distal end of said shaft.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 9, wherein said serrated shaft has a circumferential groove formed in the root portion thereof, said groove accommodating a snap ring to prevent said handle from coming off said shaft.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
186 words
A seat structure for a vehicle, comprising: a seat for an occupant of the vehicle; a dial-type handle having a grip portion formed along an entire circumference of a peripheral edge thereof in such a manner that said grip portion extends toward a side garnish, and projecting from a position on said seat at which said handle interferes with an occupant restraining webbing, said handle being turned to actuate a seat adjusting mechanism, concealed by said garnish; accommodated in said seat so as to effect adjustment of said seat; an annular recess formed in said handle in opposition to said garnish, said recess extending along the circumferential direction of said handle; said seat side garnish having a through-hole through which a shaft linked to said seat adjusting mechanism extends so as to be rigidly secured to said handle; and a projecting wall integral with said garnish having a height higher than a gap between said garnish and the peripheral edge portion of said handle, and extending into said recess in said handle, whereby said webbing is prevented from entering said gap more than a predetermined amount.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
186 words
A seat structure for a vehicle, comprising: a seat for an occupant of the vehicle; a dial-type handle having a grip portion formed along an entire circumference of a peripheral edge thereof in such a manner that said grip portion extends toward a side garnish, and projecting from a position on said seat at which said handle interferes with an occupant restraining webbing, said handle being turned to actuate a seat adjusting mechanism, concealed by said garnish; accommodated in said seat so as to effect adjustment of said seat; an annular recess formed in said handle in opposition to said garnish, said recess extending along the circumferential direction of said handle; said seat side garnish having a through-hole through which a shaft linked to said seat adjusting mechanism extends so as to be rigidly secured to said handle; and a projecting wall integral with said garnish having a height higher than a gap between said garnish and the peripheral edge portion of said handle, and extending into said recess in said handle, whereby said webbing is prevented from entering said gap more than a predetermined amount.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 11, wherein said projecting wall is arc-shaped.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 11, wherein said projecting wall is an annular wall.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
46 words
A seat structure for a vehicle according to claim 11, wherein said handle has a boss portion formed in the center thereof surrounded by the recess, said boss portion having a serrated bore for receiving a serrated shaft formed at the distal end of said shaft.
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