Removable seat
AssigneeJohnson Controls Technology Company
InventorsJohn G. Opfer, Terrence Duncan, Leslie Griswold, David G. Anticuar, Lawrence A. Fieroh
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Abstract
A vehicle seating structure allowing the removal of a seat assembly through an opening (72) of a vehicle having a track (26) secured to the body of the vehicle, the track coordinated with the opening such that the seat assembly (10) includes a coupling device (30) which slidably engages the track, thereby allowing the seat assembly to be displaced along the track and pass through the opening.
Claims34
A vehicle seating system for a vehicle allowing for the removal of a seat assembly through an opening of the vehicle, said system comprising:
- a seat assembly including a generally horizontal seat cushion and a seat back pivotally connected to said seat cushion, said seat back extending generally upright in relation to said seat cushion, whereby said seat back may be folded over said seat cushion,
- an interconnecting member coupled to said seat assembly;
- a stationary track secured to the vehicle body, said track being located in coordination with an opening in the vehicle;
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- wherein said interconnecting member of said seat assembly directly and slidably engages said stationary track thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through the opening in the vehicle.
A vehicle seating system for a vehicle allowing for the removal of a seat assembly through an opening of the vehicle, said system comprising:
- a seat assembly including a generally horizontal seat cushion and a seat back extending generally upright in relation to said seat cushion, wherein said seat assembly may be rotated upwardly and forwardly to a generally vertical position;
- an interconnecting member coupled to said seat assembly;
- a stationary track secured to the vehicle body, said track being located in coordination with an opening in the vehicle;
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- wherein said interconnecting member of said seat assembly directly and slidably engages said stationary track thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through the opening in the vehicle.
A vehicle seating system for a vehicle allowing for the removal of a seat assembly through an opening of the vehicle, said system comprising:
- a seat assembly including a 60/40 split bench seat, a generally horizontal seat cushion and a seat back extending generally upright in relation to said seat cushion;
- an interconnecting member coupled to said seat assembly;
- a stationary track secured to the vehicle body, said track being located in coordination with an opening in the vehicle;
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- wherein said interconnecting member of said seat assembly directly and slidably engages said stationary track thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through the opening in the vehicle.
A vehicle seating system for a vehicle allowing for the removal of a seat assembly through an opening of the vehicle, said system comprising:
- a stationary track secured to the vehicle body, said track being located in coordination with an opening in the vehicle;
- a seat assembly including a generally horizontal seat cushion and a seat back extending generally upright in relation to said seat cushion;
- an interconnecting member coupled to said seat assembly, said interconnecting member including a first segment connected to a forward edge of said seat cushion;
- and a second segment pivotally connected to said first segment about a hinge, wherein a distal end of said second segment operably connects with a track engagement member;
- wherein said interconnecting member of said seat assembly directly and slidably engages said stationary track thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through the opening in the vehicle.
A vehicle seating system for a vehicle allowing for the removal of a seat assembly through an opening of the vehicle, said system comprising:
- a seat assembly including a generally horizontal seat cushion and a seat back extending generally upright in relation to said seat cushion, said seat assembly further including an interconnecting member;
- a stationary track secured by a weld to the vehicle body, said track being located in coordination with an opening in the vehicle;
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- wherein said interconnecting member of said seat assembly directly and slidably engages said stationary track thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through the opening in the vehicle.
A vehicle seating system for a vehicle allowing for the removal of a seat assembly through an opening of the vehicle, said system comprising:
- a seat assembly including a generally horizontal seat cushion and a seat back extending generally upright in relation to said seat cushion, said seat assembly further including an interconnecting member;
- a stationary track secured by a bolt to the vehicle body, said track being located in coordination with an opening in the vehicle;
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- wherein said interconnecting member of said seat assembly directly and slidably engages said stationary track thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through the opening in the vehicle.
A vehicle seating system for a vehicle allowing for the removal of a seat assembly through an opening of the vehicle, said system comprising:
- a seat assembly including a generally horizontal seat cushion and a seat back extending generally upright in relation to said seat cushion, said seat assembly further including an interconnecting member;
- a stationary track secured below the floor of the vehicle body with a coordinated slot therein, said track being located in coordination with an opening in the vehicle;
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- wherein said interconnecting member of said seat assembly directly and slidably engages said stationary track thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through the opening in the vehicle.
A vehicle seating structure allowing the removal of a seat assembly through an opening on a rear surface of a vehicle comprising:
- a stationary track secured to a body of the vehicle, said stationary track located in coordination with said opening;
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- wherein said seat assembly includes a coupling member which is directly and slidably engaged with said stationary track, thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through said opening.
A vehicle seating structure allowing the removal of a seat assembly through an opening of a vehicle comprising:
- a stationary track secured to a body of the vehicle, said stationary track located in coordination with said opening;
- wherein said seat assembly includes a generally horizontal seat cushion and a seat back which are pivotally coupled, and wherein said seat back may be folded over said seat cushion;
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- wherein said seat assembly further includes a coupling member which is directly and slidably engaged with said stationary track, thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through said opening.
A vehicle seating structure allowing the removal of a seat assembly through an opening of a vehicle comprising:
- a stationary track secured to a body of the vehicle, said stationary track located in coordination with said opening;
- wherein said seating assembly may be rotated upwardly and forwardly to a generally vertical position;
- and
- wherein said seat assembly includes a coupling member which is directly and slidably engaged with said stationary track, thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through said opening.
A vehicle seating structure allowing the removal of a seat assembly through an opening of a vehicle comprising:
- a stationary track secured to a body of the vehicle, said stationary track located in coordination with said opening;
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- wherein said seat assembly includes a coupling member comprising a self lubricating sliding block which is directly and slidably engaged with said stationary track, thereby allowing said seat assembly to be displaced along said stationary track and pass through said opening.
The vehicle seating structure of claim 33, wherein said seat assembly includes a generally horizontal seat cushion and a seat back which are pivotally coupled, and wherein said seat back may be folded over said seat cushion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.