Movable Seats TRIZ Cases

A split upper rail combines powered fine adjustment with manual coarse movement to speed seat travel while keeping positions defined and lockable.

Coordinated fore-aft, recline, and swivel control uses movement factors to avoid cabin wall and console interference during seat adjustment.

A Hall-sensor motor and guided cable carrier replace spring returns, enabling quiet, reliable seat walk-in and folding after power loss.

Mechanical engagement between a locking plate and socket housing boosts seatback fixing force while keeping the recliner brake compact.

A one-piece circular retainer constrains inner gear lateral movement, improving seat recliner strength, collision resistance, and cost.

A sliding back cushion on a pivoting backrest creates a gap-free horizontal lying surface without extra cushions or limited recline.

A two-layer roll-formed seat rail uses reinforcing portions and cavities to absorb crash loads while preserving longitudinal seat adjustment.

Conical involute gears and a two-stage reducer cut seat-adjuster backlash while preserving anti-back drive and mechanical efficiency.

Rotatable cushion and back links let a vehicle seat fold upright, reducing floor footprint for flexible passenger and cargo use.

Separating the seat into a support and chair cuts handling weight while keeping secure floor locking and flexible cabin reconfiguration.

A lever section doubles as an end stop and lock to prevent unintended vehicle seat movement without adding extra parts.

Spring-loaded slides bias rack contact to absorb wear and tolerances, enabling smooth, low-noise seat adjustment with high breaking loads.

A high latch with a disc recliner expands seat back travel to upright, reclined, and fold-flat positions while keeping smooth micro-adjustment.

A linear drive and latch replace weak solenoids to lock pivoting passenger seats reliably under passenger load and across swivel positions.

A friction-ring skirt forms a brake against the inner bearing to mask reduction-gear clearance, stabilize torque, and reduce wear.

A locator bracket aligns seat-mounted fluid reservoirs so pressure gauges and shafts stay secure and accessible after cover installation.

A motor-driven striker and latch mechanism enables continuous 10°-50° seatback adjustment while reducing recliner part count, weight, and cost.

A support groove and retainer increase gear plate contact area, keeping the vehicle seat recliner compact while maintaining coupling strength.

Opposed-thread lead screws and a turnbuckle connector solve seat lift packaging limits while adding strong seat-structure attachment.

A rotating cab and rear-view camera displays let agricultural machines travel with attached implements while preserving road visibility.

A lever protrusion contacts the hinge cover opening edge to limit cover shift and keep the vehicle seat recliner locked in a collision.

Opposed-thread lead screws in a rotating connector improve seat-structure attachment strength and packaging for zero-gravity adjustment.

Pivoting guide carriages and support edges keep vehicle seat rails play-free and easy to slide without overloading rollers.

A dual locking section keeps the cam engaged during collisions, preventing unintended seatback folding while preserving normal recline operation.

A cam-and-slide seat rail drive replaces spindle actuators to deliver backlash-free adjustment, smooth motion, and adjustable breaking load.

A linked pressing bar and latch constrain the striker in two directions, reducing vehicle seatback rattle and improving latch stability.

Multiple seat-rail locks are spaced to keep a gap from the fixed lock, preventing interference noise when the seat slides back into lock.

Phase-offset sliders in a toothed slotted link create play-free seat adjustment while keeping breaking load adaptable and motion smooth.

A friction lobe in the seat fitting presses the pawl against the locking disc to remove tolerance play and keep the backrest stable in crashes.

Elastic moving and fixing guides control rail clearances to prevent seat vibration, shaking, and uneven sliding force.

A lifting shaft, pinion, and plate-lock mechanism let one motor both release and move the seat support disc, cutting parts and weight.

An integrated motor and coupling mount simplifies seat-drive assembly, compensates offsets, and reduces vibration without complex tools.

A seatback-driven clutch switches the long seat rail from slow electric travel to quick manual sliding for easier third-row entry and exit.

A linked pressing bar adds bidirectional striker fixation in a seatback latch assembly, cutting rattle noise and improving stability.

Operator presence sensing triggers automatic seat and console movement to improve ingress and egress in heavy-duty vehicles.

A pivoting rear bracket lowers the seat rear during folding, creating a flatter cargo surface with less manual seat adjustment.

A miniature safety edge stops automated movement between vehicle interior components when contact is detected, preventing trapping and collisions.

Pivoted links and an elastic member let a vehicle seat leg support absorb excessive loads while adapting to different occupant shapes.

A crank and rear-link seat support uses two actuators to separate tilt and height adjustment while saving space and avoiding track interference.

Adjustable stop elements and sensor-based control vary seat rotation by travel direction and mode to improve operator safety and visibility.

A pressing bar, link unit, and return springs hold the striker in both directions to cut seatback latch rattle noise and improve stability.

Synchronized support-member rotation and backrest locking enable a vehicle seat to flip 180 degrees for reversible seating without extra space.

A hollow elastic insert lets seat side bolsters collapse under seat-back load and snap back for lateral support and compact folding.

A locking fork, planetary gear, and spring-biased tooth engagement prevent seat back backdrive while reducing backlash, noise, and cost.

By moving the guide rail below the floor and routing drive power through an opening, this case extends seat travel while reducing trip hazards.

A blocking element nested between seat rails keeps the spring-loaded lock engaged under crash loads while allowing smooth play-free unlocking.

Door-state and key detection return the steering column and seat to the driving position when the driver re-enters with power left on.

Separate height and longitudinal seat mechanisms expand adjustment range and avoid interference from vehicle structures.

A strain gauge tracks shape memory actuator state to improve position control and prevent overheating from overstress.

A motor-driven rear seat leg support uses a continuous recliner to add calf and foot adjustment while preserving space for luxury seat features.

A friction wheel decouples blocking force from belt-rope tension, enabling reliable seat crash locking with lower actuation force.

A sloped bracket, lever, and cam-based release let a vehicle seat slide for adjustment, then lock securely for stable sit-to-stand movement.

A hydraulic cylinder and rocker linkage smooth vehicle seat backrest recline while cutting clutch wear, bulk, and maintenance effort.

Asymmetric arc and flat bearing contacts stabilize the shaft member, suppress seat rail rattling, and maintain secure locking.

An inertial mass rotates an actuation ring to drive a locking member into the backrest truss during rapid vehicle acceleration or deceleration.

Sensor-driven seat locking selects collision-specific actions based on crash type, force, seat state, and occupant traits to improve protection.

A vertically translating backrest and rotating cushion pan let the seat stow compactly and free vehicle cabin space for cargo or storage.

An irreversible motor drives a sector gear for higher-torque seat adjustment, while simple locks keep stability and allow manual release in crashes.

A pivoting inertia lock blocks the seat actuating lever during sudden deceleration, keeping the rail lock engaged and preventing seat movement.

A disengaging lever and attachment plate let a seatback reach forward-dump from multiple positions while limiting unnecessary motor operation.

A vehicle leg-rest structure uses a single motor with sliding linkages to switch between receiving and deploying positions.

A vehicle seat kinematic uses a motor and connecting rod to drive the activating system for automatic return to an upright position.

A child vehicle seat integrates a recline mechanism between the seat member and connecting means to enable tilting.

Dynamic seat restrictors suppress unwanted momentum caused by vehicle acceleration or inclines, resolving stability versus adjustability trade-offs.

A movable seat assembly slides along a guide structure to reposition an attendant within the vehicle cabin.

An eccentric cam drives radial bolts to lock a toothed ring, resolving high torque strength issues without adding device complexity.

A vehicle seat assembly uses a planar sensor array and controller to move the seat back or base along multiple paths via sliding inputs.

A vehicle seat backrest adjusts via a slot and deformable link plate to absorb collision energy.

A retractable latch pin assembly pivots within a vehicle seat back to stow the locking element when not engaged.

A vehicle seat upper backrest uses a guide roller device to enable lateral displacement along a curve.

Multi-articulated seat linkage integrates a pin-slot locking device to enable controlled pivoting and longitudinal displacement during stowage.

A spring cover with a protrusion mounts to the base plate of a seat reclining apparatus.

Segmented sliding bodies prevent rail deflection under collision loads despite shortened dimensions.

A recline assembly relocates the mechanism to the vehicle body sidewall using a pivot-connected striker and torsion spring for seatback adjustment.

A vehicle seat pumping device uses a locking plate to restrict brake drum rotation, preventing slip from vibration.

A seat assembly with a swivel mechanism and pivotally coupled seat portion rotates between forward-facing and rearward-facing configurations.