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Seatbelt restraint system for reversible vehicle seat

a seatbelt and seat belt technology, applied in the field of seatbelt restraint systems, can solve problems such as the inability to perform horizontal rotation-based reconfiguration

Active Publication Date: 2015-09-17
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a vehicle seat and restraint system that allows for easy adjustment of the seat and backrest to the driver's needs, as well as secure restraint for the driver and passenger in the event of an accident. The mounting assembly and restraint arm are designed to work together to ensure safe and comfortable driving. The seat also includes a seatbelt webbing for added safety. Overall, the invention provides a more customizable and reliable vehicle driving experience.

Problems solved by technology

For seats in particular locations of certain vehicles, horizontal rotation-based reconfiguration may not be possible.

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[0019]For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,”“lower,”“right,”“left,”“rear,”“front,”“vertical,”“horizontal,”“interior,”“exterior,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawing, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. Additionally, unless otherwise specified, it is to be understood that discussion of a particular feature of component extending in or along a given direction or the like does not mean that the featu...

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Abstract

A vehicle seat includes a back and a cushion. A mounting assembly supports the cushion and includes a first mounting arm coupled with the back and rotatable with respect to the cushion such that the back is translatable over the cushion. The vehicle seat further includes a first restraint arm coupled with the seat back and operatively coupled with the first mounting arm such that translation of the seat back drives corresponding rotation of the first restraint arm.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to a restraint system for use in connection with a reversible vehicle seat. Components of the restraint system are operatively coupled with the reversing mechanism of the seat such that they are repositioned in a manner that corresponds with reconfiguration of the seat from a forward-facing position to a rearward-facing position.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Various types of reversible or reconfigurable vehicle seats have been used to accommodate different seating directions and positions for occupants in vehicles. By way of example, some vehicle seats allow for repositioning thereof between at least a forward-facing position, wherein the occupant faces the front of the vehicle, and a rearward-facing position, wherein the occupant faces toward the rear of the vehicle. A number of different seat configurations can provide for such repositioning, including those in which the seat rotates on a horizontal plane, abou...

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IPC IPC(8): B60R21/02B60N2/20B60R22/34B60N2/02
CPCB60R21/02B60N2/0292B60N2/203B60R22/34B60N2/22B60N2002/2204B61D33/0028B60N2/2213B60R2022/3402B60R22/023B60R22/26B60R2022/021
Inventor JAYASURIYA, MANGALA A.RAO, MANOHARPRASAD K.
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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