Pivoting Vehicle Seat for Stable Equipment and Standing Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing commercial vehicle seats with foldable backrests primarily serve as luggage support and do not offer versatile functionality for other uses, such as supporting electrical on-board equipment or providing a stable standing surface.
Innovation Solution
A seat with a pivot/rotation mechanism that converts the cushioned seating surface into a planar support surface, allowing it to be used for electrical equipment and providing a stable standing surface, with mechanisms for securement and anchoring to prevent loss or tipping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the backrest is made foldable to provide luggage support, then the versatility for luggage storage is improved, but the structural complexity and stability are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling the backrest to serve multiple purposes: it can be folded forward to create a planar support surface for luggage, and the wall portions can be configured to form either an open receptacle or a closed container with a cover. This single structural element provides both luggage support and storage capabilities, resolving the contradiction by increasing versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the wall portions are made movable to form receptacles, then the storage capability is improved, but the structural stability is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making the wall portions pivotably mounted rather than fixed, allowing them to change position between upright (forming receptacles) and folded (forming support surfaces). This dynamic configuration enables the structure to adapt between storage and support functions while maintaining stability in each configured state through the pivot mechanism and latching system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the second wall portion is made movable to form a container cover, then the storage versatility is improved, but the device complexity is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by integrating the container cover function into the existing wall portion structure. The second wall portion serves dual purposes: it forms the side wall of the receptacle when upright, and acts as the cover when pivoted away. This consolidation of functions into a single movable element provides storage versatility without adding separate cover components, thus minimizing the increase in device complexity.
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AI summary
A seat comprising a component that is cushioned on one side and is disposed on a seat base. A pivot/rotation mechanism is operatively connected to the seat base and the component for displacing the component, in a positively guided manner, in a position into which the cushion side faces downwardly, and in which at least one further auxiliary utility is accessible.


