US4840427A
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Seat for an automobile
Assignee: Kia Corp
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Filing: 1987-08-13
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Granted: 1989-06-20
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Expires: 2007-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A seat for vehicle is provided comprising a seat back, a seat bottom, a pair of side brackets mounted on both sides of the bottom of said seat bottom, respectively, and a pair of seat supporting brackets, spaced from each other, mounted on the floor of the vehicle. The seat also includes two pairs of arms, each mounted at one end thereof on said side bracket and at the other end thereof on the lower end of said seat back, adapted to shift said seat back forwards and backwards. Between the side brackets and the seat supporting brackets, two pairs of legs are pivotably arranged, which are adapted to maintain a constant angle between the seat bottom and the floor of the vehicle, thus the seat bottom can be moved a certain distance by the pivoting of the legs. The seat for a vehicle also comprises a locking mechanism adapted to actuate and constrain the pivoting of the legs.
Inventors
- 👤 Bahk Hong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/20; B60N2/203; B60N2/04; B60N2/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
An adjustable seat for a vehicle comprising: a seat back; a seat bottom; the seat back being coupled to a device for adjusting the forward or backward position of the adjustable seat; means for adjusting the angle of the seat back to the seat bottom, the means for adjusting being coupled to the seat back; and the seat bottom including means for moving the seat bottom forwards and backwards and adjusting the angle of the seat bottom with respect to a floor of the vehicle, the means for moving the seat bottom forward and backward including a pair of side brackets secured to a bottom of the seat bottom, a pair of seat support brackets secured to a floor of the vehicle, and two sets of legs, each set of legs including a pair of legs that are pivotally connected to a separate side bracket and support bracket, the legs being pivotal from a first position to a second position, at least one pair of lgs including a pin on each of the legs, the seat bottom further including means for removably securing the legs in the first or second position, the means for removably securing including at least one handle secured to a connecting member, the connecting member being secured to a locking member for receiving a pin on the legs, the locking member being coupled to a spring so as to be biased against the pin, the handle cooperating with the connecting member to cause the locking member to release the pin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
254 words
An adjustable seat for a vehicle comprising: a seat back; a seat bottom; the seat back being coupled to a device for adjusting the forward or backward position of the adjustable seat; means for adjusting the angle of the seat back to the seat bottom, the means for adjusting being coupled to the seat back; and the seat bottom including means for moving the seat bottom forwards and backwards and adjusting the angle of the seat bottom with respect to a floor of the vehicle, the means for moving the seat bottom forward and backward including a pair of side brackets secured to a bottom of the seat bottom, a pair of seat support brackets secured to a floor of the vehicle, and two sets of legs, each set of legs including a pair of legs that are pivotally connected to a separate side bracket and support bracket, the legs being pivotal from a first position to a second position, at least one pair of lgs including a pin on each of the legs, the seat bottom further including means for removably securing the legs in the first or second position, the means for removably securing including at least one handle secured to a connecting member, the connecting member being secured to a locking member for receiving a pin on the legs, the locking member being coupled to a spring so as to be biased against the pin, the handle cooperating with the connecting member to cause the locking member to release the pin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The seat of claim 1 wherein the means for moving the seat back forward or backward includes a knuckle secured to an end of the seat back, a pair of arms pivotably connected at one end to the knuckle and at a second end to a bracket secured to the seat bottom, and a locking release lever coupled to the seat back for locking the arms in position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The seat of claim 1 wherein the means for adjusting the angle of the seat back with respect to the seat bottom includes a seat reclining mechanism secured to an end of the seat back.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The seat of claim 1 wherein the means for moving the seat back forward or backward includes a pair of knuckles secured on opposite sides of the seat, two sets of arms pivotally connected at a second end thereof to one of two brackets secured on opposite sides of the seat bottom, and means for removably securing the seat back in a forward or backward position coupled to the seat back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The seat of claim 1 wherein the means for removably securing includes two handles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The seat of claim 1 wherein the legs have a trapezoidal shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The seat of claim 1 wherein said adjustable seat is reversible.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
143 words
A seat for a vehicle comprising a seat back; a seat bottom; a pair of side brackets mounted on either side of a bottom of the seat bottom; two pairs of arms, each mounted at one end thereof to a side bracket and at another end thereof to a lower end portion of the seat back and so constructed and arranged to permit shifting of the seat back forwards and backwards; a pair of seat-supporting brackets spaced from each other and arranged to be mounted on a floor of the vehicle; and two pairs of legs pivotably arranged between the said side brackets and the seat-supporting brackets, the legs being so constructed and arranged to maintain a constant angle between the seat bottom and the seat-supporting brackets and to permit the seat bottom to move through a certain distance by the pivoting thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
143 words
A seat for a vehicle comprising a seat back; a seat bottom; a pair of side brackets mounted on either side of a bottom of the seat bottom; two pairs of arms, each mounted at one end thereof to a side bracket and at another end thereof to a lower end portion of the seat back and so constructed and arranged to permit shifting of the seat back forwards and backwards; a pair of seat-supporting brackets spaced from each other and arranged to be mounted on a floor of the vehicle; and two pairs of legs pivotably arranged between the said side brackets and the seat-supporting brackets, the legs being so constructed and arranged to maintain a constant angle between the seat bottom and the seat-supporting brackets and to permit the seat bottom to move through a certain distance by the pivoting thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
63 words
The seat of claim 8, including a locking means coupled to the seat bottom, the locking means including a pair of handles, each handle being connected to a locking link, and a pair of springs, each spring being connected to one of the locking links, the locking means being so constructed and arranged to either permit or prevent the pivoting of the legs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
10 words
The seat of claim 8 wherein the seat is reversible.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
137 words
A vehicle including a reversible seat, the seat comprising: a seat back; a seat bottom; a pair of side brackets mounted on either side of a bottom of the seat bottom; two pairs of arms, each mounted at one end thereof to a lower end portion of the seat back and so constructed and arranged to permit shifting of the seat back fowards and backwards; a pair of seat-supporting brackets spaced from each other and arranged to be mounted on a floor of the vehicle; and two pairs of legs pivotably arranged between the said side brackets and the seat-supporting brackets, the legs being so constructed and arranged to maintain a constant angle between the seat bottom and the seat-supporting brackets and to permit the seat bottom to move through a certain distance by the pivoting thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
137 words
A vehicle including a reversible seat, the seat comprising: a seat back; a seat bottom; a pair of side brackets mounted on either side of a bottom of the seat bottom; two pairs of arms, each mounted at one end thereof to a lower end portion of the seat back and so constructed and arranged to permit shifting of the seat back fowards and backwards; a pair of seat-supporting brackets spaced from each other and arranged to be mounted on a floor of the vehicle; and two pairs of legs pivotably arranged between the said side brackets and the seat-supporting brackets, the legs being so constructed and arranged to maintain a constant angle between the seat bottom and the seat-supporting brackets and to permit the seat bottom to move through a certain distance by the pivoting thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
79 words
The vehicle of claim 11 wherein the seat includes a locking means coupled to the seat bottom including a pair of handles, each handle being coupled to a wire, the wires each being coupled to a locking plate, each locking plate being coupled to a locking link, and a pair of springs, each spring being connected to one of the locking links, the locking means being so constructed and arranged to permit and prevent the pivoting of the legs.
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