Emergency seat for a vehicle

Abstract

An emergency seat (200) for a vehicle (100) is disclosed. The emergency seat (200) consists of a first section (202), a second section (204), and a connecting mechanism (206). The first section (202) defines a seat surface that can pivot between a seated state (P1) and a folded state (P2). The second section (204) defines a backrest and is configured to move between an extended position (E1) and a retracted position (E2). The connecting mechanism (206) is designed to move the first section (202) between the seated state (P1) and the folded state (P2) and the second section (204) between the extended position (E1) and the retracted position (E2). The emergency seat (200) offers the possibility of being used and stored in different modes as needed and can withstand the load of a seated passenger.

Description

PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION

[0001] The following description particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is carried out. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of motor vehicles. In particular, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to seat modules for a vehicle. Further embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a jump seat that can be selectively used as a seat. BACKGROUND

[0003] Commercial vehicles are used by a large number of travelers for commuting. An example of a commercial vehicle is a bus (also known as a public transport vehicle), which can be used for daily commuting by people traveling from one place to another. In other cases, the commercial vehicle can also be a minibus, a van, etc. Such commercial vehicles are designed to have the necessary features and necessities based on the needs of the passengers. In addition, commercial vehicles also offer features tailored to the needs of disabled passengers.

[0004] While public transport systems such as buses provide the necessary for travel comfort for the public, it is becoming increasingly important for vehicle manufacturers to include features that provide additional assistance to specific categories of passengers who use public transport for their commute. The aids can be designed to provide this category of passengers with a certain level of convenience and comfort when boarding and while on the bus. One of the striking features of modern public transport is a zone specially designed for people with disabilities. Such zones are called wheelchair zones and are intended to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs. In addition, public transport systems may include zones for luggage storage, space for standing passengers and pets, and space for prams or buggies.There are scenarios where the space designated for a disabled person, luggage rack, or stroller cannot be used during the journey. In such cases, other passengers traveling on the bus can use this empty space as a seat.

[0005] Traditionally, wheelchair-accessible seating is provided for passengers to use. Although the conventional seating is designed to solve some of the problem, its configuration does not provide any comfort for passengers.

[0006] Seating arrangements and mechanisms exist for seating passengers in such zones. For example, patent application number DE 2658097 A1 discloses a folding seat for vehicles that can be converted from a sitting position to a resting position. Another patent application number CN 102795125 A discloses a four-link connection mechanism of a seat that can be folded and unfolded for its purpose. Another patent application number CN205891066U 066 mentions a foldable emergency seat using components such as a linkage rod, a rod, a four-rod connection, etc. Patent application number KR101721983B1 discloses a seating device installed in an entry seat of a bus that can be folded when not in use. However, the above-mentioned patents do not address one or more problems addressed here.

[0007] The present disclosure aims to overcome one or more of the above limitations.

[0008] The information disclosed in this section is provided for the sole purpose of facilitating an understanding of the general background of the invention and is not intended as an acknowledgement or indication that such information constitutes prior art already known to those skilled in the art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The system claimed in the present disclosure overcomes one or more deficiencies of conventional systems and provides additional advantages. Additional features and advantages are realized by the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered part of the claimed disclosure.

[0010] In one non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a jump seat for a vehicle is disclosed. The jump seat includes a first portion, a second portion, and a connecting mechanism. The first portion defines a seating surface and is pivotable between a seated state and a folded state. The second portion of the jump seat defines a backrest, and the first end of the second portion is pivotally connectable to a portion of a backrest of an entry seat and is translatable between an extended state and a retracted position.The connecting mechanism is designed to link the first section to a frame of the entry seat, the connecting mechanism is designed to slide and support the first section between the sitting state and the folded state and the second section between the extended state and the retracted state.

[0011] In one embodiment of the disclosure, the first portion includes a base frame and a foam material surrounding the base frame, wherein the foam material is comprised of at least one of polyurethane material, memory foam, and rubber foam.

[0012] In one embodiment of the disclosure, the second portion includes a back support frame and a foam material enclosing the back support frame.

[0013] In one embodiment of the disclosure, the base frame of the first portion is connected to the base frame of the entry seat via a primary link of the link mechanism, wherein the first portion is slidable between the seated state and the folded state in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0014] In one embodiment of the disclosure, a second end of the second portion, opposite the first end, is connectable to a substantially central portion of the primary link by a secondary link; thus, movement of the primary link to translate the first portion between the seated state and the folded state triggers movement of the secondary link to translate the second portion between the extended state and the retracted state.

[0015] In one embodiment of the disclosure, the connecting mechanism is associated with a locking element configured to selectively lock the first portion in the seated and folded states.

[0016] In one embodiment of the disclosure, the first portion is translatable between the seated state and the folded state, and the second portion is translatable between the extended state and the retracted position by at least one actuator.

[0017] In one embodiment of the disclosure, the first portion defines a space for seating an occupant in the seated state, and in the folded state, the first portion is stowed under the entry seat.

[0018] In one embodiment of the disclosure, the second portion forms the backrest in the extended state, and in the retracted state, the second portion retracts toward the backrest of the entry seat and aligns according to the angle of the backrest of the entry seat.

[0019] The above brief description of the invention is illustrative only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the aspects, embodiments, and features illustrated above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANIMENTAL DRAWINGS

[0020] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. However, the disclosure itself, as well as a method of use, further objects, and advantages, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments will be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like elements and in which: Fig. 1a illustrates a top view of the interior of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 1b illustrates a side view of a portion of the interior of the vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 2 an enlarged view of section A of Fig. 1a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 3 a side view of an emergency seat in its usable state, which is used in the vehicle of Fig. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 4 is a side view of the emergency seat in a stored state, which is used in the vehicle of Fig. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and Fig. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the emergency seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] The figures illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure for illustrative purposes only. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate from the following description that alternative embodiments of the device illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] While the embodiments described in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and are described below. It is understood, however, that the disclosure is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular form disclosed; on the contrary, the disclosure is intended to include all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure.

[0023] It should be noted that those skilled in the art may, motivated by the present disclosure, modify various features of a system without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Therefore, such modifications are considered part of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are important for understanding embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that would be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the present description. Furthermore, the system of the present disclosure may be employed in any type of vehicle, including commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and the like.

[0024] The terms "comprises...", "comprising," or other variations thereof, as used in the disclosure, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, such that a method comprising steps may not only include those steps, but may also include other steps not explicitly listed or inherent in such a mechanism. In other words, one or more steps in the method that continue with "comprises..." does not exclude, without further limitation, the existence of other steps or additional processes in the method.

[0025] Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a jump seat for a vehicle. Alternatively, the present disclosure discloses a jump seat assembly for a vehicle. In one embodiment, the jump seat may be provided inside a passenger vehicle and coupled to an entry seat. In one embodiment, the passenger vehicle may be a bus, a sport utility vehicle (SUV), a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), a minibus, a van, or a light commercial vehicle (LCV) without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the jump seat may be provided inside passenger vehicles if adequate space exists between the backrest portion of a seat and a subsequent row of seats of the vehicle.In another implementation, the emergency seat may be provided between the backrest portion of the seat and a partition provided in the passenger vehicle between the door and the passenger compartment. A space may be defined between the partition near the door and the backrest portion of the seat, which space may be used for storing luggage, accommodating a stroller, or accommodating passengers and pets. The emergency seat may also be coupled to the rearmost seat in the vehicle and function between the backrest portion of the seat and the rear portion without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The configuration of the emergency seat is explained below in conjunction with the figures.

[0026] In the following paragraphs, the present disclosure is described with reference to the Fig. 1a to 5. In the figures, the same element or elements that have similar functions are provided with the same reference numerals. Referring generally to the drawings, the jump seat for the vehicle is illustrated in accordance with the teachings of the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and is generally designated by the reference numeral 200 in the corresponding figures. Other features and elements of the jump seat (200) for the vehicle are illustrated in the corresponding figures with the respective reference numerals [see list of reference numerals], which are used hereinafter according to the respective features. Throughout the disclosure, the terms "jump seat" and "seat" may be used interchangeably. It is to be understood that the teachings of the present disclosure are not limited to any particular vehicle. Also, the corresponding figures do not illustrate the entire vehicle for simplicity.Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are important for understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that would be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the present description.

[0027] The following detailed description is merely exemplary and is not intended to limit the application and uses. Further, there is no intention to be bound by any theories presented in the preceding background description or brief description of the invention or in the following detailed description. It is understood that the disclosure is capable of various alternative orientations and sequences of steps unless expressly stated otherwise. It is also understood that the specific devices or components illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in the following description are merely exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims.Specific dimensions or other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments are therefore not to be considered limiting unless expressly stated otherwise in the claims. Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some specific terms are used to point in a particular direction, the purpose of using these terms or words is merely to facilitate understanding of the present invention with reference to the drawings. Accordingly, it should be understood that the meaning of these terms or words should not unduly limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0028] It should also be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be considered limiting. Unless otherwise indicated or limited, the terms "housed," "mounted," "linked," "supported," and "coupled," and variations thereof, are used in the broadest sense to include both direct and indirect attachments, links, supports, and couplings. Furthermore, "linked" and "coupled" are not limited to physical or mechanical linkages or couplings. It is understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, methods, applications, conditions, or parameters described and / or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments by way of example and should not be construed as limiting the claimed invention.In the following description, various embodiments are described. For explanatory purposes, specific configurations and details are outlined to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without the specific details. Furthermore, well-known features may be omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the described embodiment. The emergency seat (200) will be described below with reference to FIG. Fig. 1a to 5 are explained in detail.

[0029] Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose an emergency seat (200) to provide a simple yet convenient seating assembly mechanism that can be integrated into existing seats in a vehicle. The emergency seat (200) is configured to be adjustable to one or more positions based on the application and requirements of occupants or passengers in a vehicle.

[0030] With reference to Fig. 1a illustrates an interior view of a vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) may provide multiple seating for passengers moving through the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) may be equipped with multiple rows of entry seats (104) that may be attached to a floor panel (106) of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the entry seats (104) of the vehicle (100) may be configured to rotate about a pivot point to adjust the seat backrest to a comfortable angle for the passengers. In one embodiment, the entry seat (104) is provided with cushions over its entire surface that are designed to come into contact with the passenger of the vehicle to reduce stress and other discomfort that may arise from passengers sitting directly on a hard surface.In one embodiment, a foam can be used and function as a cushioning element that covers the surface of the entry seats (104). In the vehicle (100), safe transport of passengers is ensured by side walls that are defined as an enclosure (108a, 108b) of the vehicle (100). The enclosure (108a, 108b) protects the passengers sitting in the vehicle (100) from lateral influences caused by other moving vehicles in the vicinity of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the enclosure (108a, 108b) is made of a metal alloy. The vehicle (100) has a front end (FE) and a rear end (RE). In one embodiment, the vehicle (100) has a plurality of entry and exit areas to enable passengers to enter and exit.

[0031] With reference to Fig. 2, the vehicle (100) may be equipped with one or more wheelchair zones (102) to accommodate particularly disabled passengers or occupants. Such zones are defined in a space between two consecutive rows of seats. In one embodiment, the wheelchair zone is provided along a substantially central portion of the vehicle (100). The wheelchair zone (102) is arranged between the entry seats (104) of the vehicle (100) to accommodate a wheelchair of the disabled passenger. In another implementation, the vehicle (100) may be provided with a luggage zone (L) [represented by T in Fig. 1b], which may be provided between the backrest part of the seat near the door and a partition (P) provided in the passenger vehicle. Between the partition (P) and the backrest part of the seat, a space may be defined which is intended for the storage of luggage [ie the luggage area] (L), a space for accommodating a pram / buggy [represented by T in Fig. 1b] or as a standing place for passengers and pets (S) [represented by T in Fig. 1b] can be used. Also, the vehicle (100) can be operatively coupled to the rearmost seat in a space between the backrest portion of the seat and a rear portion (T) without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In cases where the wheelchair zone (102) and / or other zones defined in the vehicle (100) are not in use, the zones can be used to provide a seating arrangement for other passengers who require a seat during their journey from one location to another. Such an arrangement and its mechanism are explained in the following description of the present disclosure. Although the arrangement and its mechanism are described with reference to the wheelchair zone, this should not be understood as a limitation of the present disclosure. The arrangement can also be used in the luggage zone (L) and similar zones / spaces without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0032] With reference to Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, the jump seat (200) is illustrated. The jump seat (200) may be operatively mounted on the entry seat (104) of the vehicle (100). In one implementation, the jump seat (200) may be linked to the entry seat (104) and may face toward the rear of the vehicle (100). In scenarios where the wheelchair area (102) remains vacant, the jump seat (200) may be used as a seat for other passengers. The jump seat (200) of the present disclosure includes a first portion (202) and a second portion (204). The first portion (202) defines a seating surface for the passenger. The first portion (202) may be configured to transition between a seated state (P1) and a folded state (P2). The second portion (204) of the jump seat (200) serves as a backrest for the passenger. The first section (202) and the second section (204) are coupled to the entry seat (104) via a connecting mechanism (206).In one embodiment, the first section (202) may be defined by a base frame that may be covered with a foam material. The second section (204) may be provided with a back support frame (205) covered with foam. In one embodiment, the foam material may be polyurethane, memory foam, and rubber foam.

[0033] The connecting mechanism (206) comprises one or more connecting links that operatively couple the first section (202) and the second section (204). In one embodiment, the connecting mechanism consists of a plurality of mechanical connecting links, some of which are pivotally linked to one another via pivot pairs, forming a functional kinematic chain for executing and operating the connecting mechanism (206) for actuating the emergency seat (200) into a usable state and a stored state.

[0034] The one or more links of the link mechanism (206) include a primary link (206a), a secondary link (206b), and an auxiliary link (206c). In one embodiment, the link mechanism (206) may also include a locking element (not explicitly shown). The primary link (206a) may mechanically couple the first portion (202) to the entry seat (104) of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the primary link (206a) may mechanically couple the first portion (202) to a frame (104a) of the entry seat (104). The primary link (206a) enables translation of the first portion (202) between a seated state (P1) and a folded state (P2) relative to the entry seat (104) of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the first portion (202) may be pivotable between the seated state (P1) and the folded state (P2).The primary link (206a) is configured to hold the first portion (202) in either the seated state (P1) or the folded state (P2). In one embodiment, the primary link (206a) may be a parallelogram link. However, this link should not be considered limiting, as any link that can function similarly to translate the first portion (202) should be construed within the scope of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, an end of the primary link (206a) facing the first portion (202) may be provided with a cushioning element (CM) as shown in FIG. Fig. 4. The cushioning element (CM) can be designed to support the passenger on the entry seat (104) when the first section (202) is in the folded state (P2). Furthermore, the cushioning element (CM) can ensure that the leg, i.e., the calf area, of the passenger does not come into contact with the primary connecting link (206a). The cushioning element (CM) can be made of a material that includes, but is not limited to, foam.

[0035] The secondary link (206b) of the linking mechanism (206) may be configured to couple the second portion (204) to the primary link (206a). The secondary link (206b) of the linking mechanism (206) is coupled to a rear support frame (205) of the second portion (204). The rear support frame (205) is enclosed by foam. In one embodiment, the second portion (204) of the jump seat (200) is shaped to adequately support the torso of both male and female passengers. The backrest frame (205) includes a first end (204a) and a second end (204b).The first end (204a) of the back support frame (205) of the second section (204) can be pivotally coupled to the auxiliary link (206c) of the linking mechanism (206) to enable displacement of the second end (204b) of the back support frame (205) of the second section (204) between an extended position (E1) and a retracted position (E2). One end of the auxiliary link (206c) can be fixedly connected to the frame (104a), and another end of the auxiliary link (206c) can pivotally receive the first end (204a) of the second section (204). In one embodiment, the auxiliary link (206c) can be a Z-shaped element. The second end (204b), which is opposite to the first end (204a) which is connected to the auxiliary link (206c), is coupled to the primary link (206a) via the secondary link (206b).The secondary link (206b) is coupled to a substantially central portion of the primary link (206a) and is configured to translate the second portion (204) between the extended position (E1) and the retracted position (E2) relative to the movement of the primary link (206a). Movement of the primary link (206a) to translate the first portion (202) between the seated state (P1) and the folded state (P2) consequently translates the secondary link (206b) to move the second portion (204) between the extended state (E1) and the retracted state (E2). In one embodiment, the relative movement between the primary link (206a) and the secondary link (206b) can be initiated by either a mechanical or an automatic actuation.The automatic actuation of the first section (202) and the second section (204) is enabled by an actuator (not shown). The actuator is configured to draw power from a common power source of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, automatic actuation of the first section (202) and the second section (204) is triggered by a remote control mounted near the emergency seat (200).

[0036] In one implementation, the locking element may be associated with the connecting mechanism (206) to selectively lock and unlock the first portion (202) of the emergency seat (200) between the seated state (P1) and the folded state (P2). In one embodiment, the locking element may be a pin locking mechanism or a push-button locking mechanism, and the like. In one embodiment, the selective locking and unlocking of the first portion (202) may be automatic or manual. The locking element may, for example, be a latch associated with the connecting mechanism (206). The latch may be actuated by an actuator when desired by a user or passenger.Upon receipt of the request, the latch may be unlocked by the actuator, and consequently, an electric motor associated with the primary link (206a) may displace the first portion (202) into the seating state (P1). Once the first portion (202) is displaced into the seating state (P1), the actuator may displace the latch to lock the first portion (202) in the seating state (P1). It should be noted that in the seating state (P1), the first portion (202) provides a seating surface for the passenger or occupant, while in the folded state (P2), the first portion (202) is configured to displace beneath the seating portion of the entry seat (104).Similarly, the second section (204) in its extended position (E1) forms the backrest, and the same second section (204) retracts toward the backrest of the entry seat (104) and adapts to the angle of the backrest of the entry seat (104) so ​​that it conforms to the desired torso of the occupant or passenger. In one implementation, the emergency seat (200) may be provided with a safety belt (208) [see FIG. Fig. 3]. The seat belt (208) can be used by the passenger to secure himself in the seat during the movement of the vehicle (100).

[0037] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a robust, flexible, and easy-to-use jump seat that can be used and stored depending on the conditions of its use. The jump seat of the present disclosure can be operated both mechanically and automatically. The jump seat can withstand the heavy load of an occupant or passenger sitting in the jump seat while traveling from one location to another. The jump seat provides comfort to the occupant through its padding and a suitable inline backrest design that supports the occupant's back.

[0038] The connecting mechanism (206) described here can be retrofitted to a standard double seat and can be installed according to the user's preference. The emergency seat (200) increases the seating capacity of the double seat from two to four occupants. Furthermore, the compact design of the exposed parallelogram connecting link mechanism always keeps the cushions of the first section in a horizontal position. Even after expanding the seating capacity with the emergency seat (200), there is no compromise in wheelchair movement or space.

[0039] It is understood that those skilled in the art can develop a similar system without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure cover such modifications and variations provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Equivalents:

[0040] Regarding the use of terms in the plural and / or singular, experts may translate from the plural to the singular and / or from the singular to the plural depending on the context and / or application. The various singular / plural permutations may be explicitly listed here for clarity.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the terms used herein, and particularly in the appended claims (e.g., in the sections of the appended claims), are generally intended to be "open-ended" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including, but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "including" should be interpreted as "including, but not limited to," etc.). Those skilled in the art will further understand that when a particular number of introduced claims are intended, such intent will be expressly mentioned in the claim, and when such mention is absent, no such intent exists. For example, for ease of understanding, the following appended claims may include the use of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim mentions.However, the use of such phrases should not be interpreted to mean that the introduction of a claim list by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits a particular claim containing such an introduced claim list to inventions containing at least one such list, even if the same claim contains the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and / or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same applies to the use of specific articles used to introduce claims. Furthermore, even if a specific number of introduced claim lists is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will understand that such a list is typically to be understood in the sense of at least the recited number (e.g.,the mere enumeration "two enumerations" without other modifiers typically means at least two enumerations or two or more enumerations, respectively). Furthermore, in cases where a convention is used analogously to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc.", such a construction is generally meant in the sense in which those skilled in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include, but is not limited to, systems having A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc.). In cases where a convention is used analogously to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc.", such a construction is generally meant in the sense in which those skilled in the art would understand the convention (e.g.,(For example, "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include, but is not limited to, systems having A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc.). Those skilled in the art will further appreciate that virtually any disjunctive word and / or disjunctive phrase containing two or more alternative terms, whether in the specification, claims, or drawings, should be understood to include the possibility of including either term, either term, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" should be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B." While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art.The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive, with a true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. List of reference symbols: 100 vehicles 102 Wheelchair area 104 entry seats 104a frame 106 base plate 108a and 108b frame E1 Extended position E2 Retracted position FE Front End RE Rear End P1 seating position P2 Folded state 200 emergency seats 202 First Section 204 Second Section 204a First End 204b Second End 205 backrest frame 206 connecting mechanism 206a Primary connecting link 206b Secondary connecting link 206c auxiliary connection 208 seat belt L Luggage compartment P Partition wall S Standing area T Space for strollers CM upholstery element QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 2658097 A1

[0006] CN 102795125 A

[0006] CN205891066U

[0006] KR101721983B1

[0006]

Claims

[1] Emergency seat (200) for a vehicle (100), the emergency seat (200) comprising: a first portion (202) defining a seat surface and pivotable between a seated state (P1) and a folded state (P2); a second portion (204) defining a backrest, a first end (204a) of the second portion (204) being pivotally connectable to a portion of a backrest of an entry seat (104) and being displaceable between an extended position (E1) and a retracted position (E2); a connecting mechanism (206) configured to link the first portion (202) to a frame of the entry seat (104), the connecting mechanism (206) configured to move and hold the first portion (202) between the seated state (P1) and the folded state (P2) and the second portion (204) between the extended position (E1) and the retracted position (E2). [2] The emergency seat (200) of claim 1, wherein the first portion (202) includes a base frame and a foam material surrounding the base frame, the foam material being made of at least one of polyurethane material, shape memory foam, and rubber foam. [3] The emergency seat (200) of claim 1, wherein the second portion (204) includes a backrest frame (205) and a foam material enclosing the backrest frame (205). [4] Emergency seat (200) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base frame of the first section (202) is linked to the frame (104a) of the entry seat (104) via a primary link (206a) of the link mechanism (206), the first section (202) being displaceable between the seated state (P1) and the folded state (P2) in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. [5] Emergency seat (200) according to claim 1, wherein a second end (204b) of the second portion (204) opposite the first end (204a) is connectable to a substantially central portion of the primary link (206a) by a secondary link (206b), wherein the displacement of the primary link (206a) to translate the first portion (202) between the seated condition (P1) and the folded condition (P2) consequently triggers a movement of the secondary link (206b) to translate the second portion (204) between the extended position (E1) and the retracted position (E2). [6] The emergency seat (200) of claim 1, comprising a locking member associated with the connecting mechanism (206), the locking member being configured to selectively lock the first portion (202) in the seated state (P1) and the folded state (P2). [7] Emergency seat (200) according to claim 1, wherein the first portion (202) is displaceable between the seated state (P1) and the folded state (P2) and the second portion (204) is displaceable by at least one actuator between the extended position (E1) and the retracted position (E2). [8] Emergency seat (200) according to claim 1, wherein in the seated state (P1) the first portion (202) defines a space for seating an occupant and in the folded state (P2) the first portion (202) is stowed under the entry seat (104). [9] Emergency seat (200) according to claim 1, wherein in the extended position (E1) the second section (204) forms the backrest and in the retracted position (E2) the second section (204) is retracted towards the backrest of the entry seat (104) and aligns itself according to the angle of the backrest of the entry seat (104). [10] A vehicle comprising at least one emergency seat (200) according to claim 1.

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