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Armrest-attaching mechanism
Assignee: Ikeda Corp
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Filing: 1985-11-15
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Granted: 1991-07-23
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Expires: 2005-11-15
Abstract
Abstract An armrest attaching mechanism wherein armrest attaching brackets are attached to arms arranged at the seat back of a reclining seat. The arm is a member different from the seat cushion and seat back of the seat and the process of attaching the arm to the bracket can be thus made independent of the seat assembly process, thereby making the seat assembly process easy. The bracket is swingably attached to the arm to swing the armrest between its used position and its not-used position.
Inventors
- 👤 Yuzo Kanazawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/54; A47C7/543; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/75; B60N2/753
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
An armrest attaching mechanism for a vehicle seat and the like, comprising: (a) a seat cushion, (b) a seat back, (c) a base member attached to said seat cushion, (d) an arm member attached to said seat back and pivotally connected to said base member, (e) means for reclining said seat back relative to said seat cushion, (f) an armrest, (g) means for attaching said armrest to said reclining means including: (1) a bracket pivotally mounted on said arm, (2) said armrest being fixedly attached to said bracket, (3) a pair of stopper means on said bracket, one stopper means striking a first portion of said arm when said armrest is in a used position, and the other stopper means striking a second portion of said arm when said armrest is in a not-used position, and (4) a protrusion on said arm and said bracket being pivotally mounted on said protrusion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
An armrest attaching mechanism for a vehicle seat and the like, comprising: (a) a seat cushion, (b) a seat back, (c) a base member attached to said seat cushion, (d) an arm member attached to said seat back and pivotally connected to said base member, (e) means for reclining said seat back relative to said seat cushion, (f) an armrest, (g) means for attaching said armrest to said reclining means including: (1) a bracket pivotally mounted on said arm, (2) said armrest being fixedly attached to said bracket, (3) a pair of stopper means on said bracket, one stopper means striking a first portion of said arm when said armrest is in a used position, and the other stopper means striking a second portion of said arm when said armrest is in a not-used position, and (4) a protrusion on said arm and said bracket being pivotally mounted on said protrusion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mechanism of claim 1 wherein said one stopper means strikes said arm on a first side of said protrusion and said other stopper means strikes said arm on a second side of said protrusion.
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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) | 1994-07-22 | 1995-01-21 | 1995-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-22 | 1999-01-21 | 1999-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-22 | 2003-01-21 | 2003-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |