Abstract: A seat adjustment mechanism is provided and includes an arm defining a first locking shoulder, a sector plate rotatably supported by the arm and defining a second locking shoulder having a lock recess, a locking member selectively engaging at least one of the first and second locking shoulders, a quadrant rotatably supported by the arm and slidably supporting the locking member for locking the quadrant in one of a first and second position relative to the arm and a cam plate rotatably supported by the quadrant for selectively engaging the locking member for locking the quadrant in one of the first and second positions. In the first position the locking member is biased against the first locking shoulder and in the second position the locking member is biased into the lock recess. A gear assembly is preferably provided and operably supported by the quadrant for actuation of the cam plate.

Abstract: A seat apparatus for an automobile comprises: a seat cushion which is movable between a sitting position and a position for getting into and getting out of the automobile, the position is remote forward or rearward from the sitting position; a guide device for guiding the seat cushion between the sitting position and the position for getting into and getting out of the automobile; a backrest which is rotatably connected to the seat cushion via a hinge structure; a locking mechanism which causes the seat cushion to engage and disengage with the guide device, and a lock switching device is provided on the seat cushion and the backrest. The lock switching device releases an engagement between the seat cushion and the guide device performed by the lock mechanism and when the backrest is inclined forward to the seat cushion at a predetermined angle, and engages the seat cushion and the guide device with each other when the backrest is further inclined forward so as to be substantially horizontal.

Abstract: A seat hinge assembly is provided and includes a support rotatably supporting an arm and further supporting a locking arrangement for locking the arm in either an upright or forward fold position. The locking arrangement includes a lock-pin slidably supported by the support and a cam for selectively interfacing the lock-pin. The locking arrangement further includes a pair of lock plates rotatably supported by the support and in selective engagement with the lock-pin. The lock plates slidably support a stop pin that is concurrently slidable within the support. The lock-pin is engageable with the arm for locking the arm in an upright position and the stop pin is engageable with the arm for locking the arm in a fold position.

Abstract: A seat back adjustment mechanism for a seat assembly enabling a seat back to be selectively positioned in various fold-forward positions relative to a seat, and locked into at least one forward position, includes a quadrant supporting a cam plate that interfaces with a locking member to block an arm rotatably supporting the quadrant. The arm preferably includes a series of pawl teeth for selectively engaging the locking member to lock the seat back in a selected fold-forward position. Alternatively, the arm includes a corner portion for locking the seat back in a single fold-forward position.

Abstract: In an articulated fitting (1) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor-vehicle rear-seat bench, having a lower fitting part (5) and an upper fitting part (8), which can rotate relative to the lower fitting part (5), for attaching the backrest of the vehicle seat, the backrest (4) being pivotable by means of the articulated fitting (1) between at least one upright seat position, which can be locked by means of the articulated fitting (1), and a flat table position and/or lying position, which can be secured by means of the articulated fitting (1), a control cam (24) is provided on one of the two fitting parts (8), said control cam interacting with a control element (23) of the upper fitting part (5) in order to control the locking and/or securing by the articulated fitting (1).

Abstract: A seat back adjustment mechanism for a seat assembly enabling a seat back to be selectively positioned in various fold-forward positions relative to a seat, and locked into at least one forward position, includes a quadrant supporting a cam plate that interfaces with a locking member to block an arm rotatably supporting the quadrant. The arm preferably includes a series of pawl teeth for selectively engaging the locking member to lock the seat back in a selected fold-forward position. Alternatively, the arm includes a corner portion or includes a link and a sector plate allowing for the locking of the seat back in a single fold-forward position, horizontal to the seat. A gear assembly is further provided to facilitate actuation of the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: The boat seat has a seat back and seat base connected by a pivot. The pivot has a back arm, a base arm and a middle arm connected between the back and base arms. The pivot utilizes several implementations including but not limited to, a lock pin embodiment, a latch embodiment, a single lock bar embodiment, a single gear embodiment and a double gear embodiment. The pivot enables the seat, without any initial limiting position and in virtually any direction and in any order, to be tilted and locked into multiple positions including but not limited to, a vertical position supporting a fully seated person, a horizontal position supporting a semi standing person or providing the front surface of seat back as a shelf, or a folded position for convenient storage and transport.

Abstract: A fold-flat seat recliner mechanism for connecting the seat cushion to the seat back in a motor vehicle includes a lower plate assembly attachable to the seat cushion frame and an upper plate interconnecting the seat back and the lower plate assembly. The upper plate and lower plate assembly are interconnected by a parallelogram linkage that provides a range of reclining positions for the seat back relative to the seat cushion and allows the seat back to be folded flat relative to the seat cushion from any recline angle. During folding, the linkage retains its previous geometry so that the seat back, when unfolded, returns to its previously set recline angle. The mechanism is used in pairs, one on each side of the seat. On one side the recliner mechanism includes a mechanism for adjusting the seat back recline angle and a latch operable to inhibit or allow folding of the seat back.

Abstract: A chair primarily for a fishing boat has a chair seat having a seat base plate for attachment to a swivel support with a seat pad and a seat back having a back plate and a back pad. The back plate is connected to the seat base plate by two hinges which allow folding of the seat back onto the base. In order to accommodate the high forces from an occupant leaning against the seat back while riding over rough water at high speed the hinge includes a spring steel strap fastened to the seat base plate and extending up behind the seat base plate to a top edge above the seat pad which can flex to take up the forces. A hinge plate is attached to the back plate and extends therefrom downwardly into contact with the spring strap connected together by a hinge pin defining a horizontal hinge axis. The hinge plate includes a rear tab extending along a rear of the spring strap for communicating forces from the person leaning backward through the hinge to the flexing of the strap.

Abstract: A seat back adjustment mechanism for a seat assembly enabling a seat back to be selectively positioned in various fold-forward positions relative to a seat, and locked into at least one forward position, includes a quadrant supporting a cam plate that interfaces with a locking member to block an arm rotatably supporting the quadrant. The arm preferably includes a series of pawl teeth for selectively engaging the locking member to lock the seat back in a selected fold-forward position. Alternatively, the arm includes a corner portion or includes a link and a sector plate allowing for the locking of the seat back in a single fold-forward position, horizontal to the seat. A gear assembly is further provided to facilitate actuation of the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: Vehicle seat comprising a backrest and a seat part, a lower part of the backrest having a support frame and an intermediate frame which are pivotally mounted about a first axis on the seat part. The intermediate frame is linked to the seat part by an inclination-adjusting mechanism and to the support frame by a locking device. The support frame bears a top part of the backrest, which can be folded down into a flat position and which is linked to a mechanical coupling device designed to release the support frame when the top part of the backrest is in its flat position.

Abstract: A child's stadium seat comprises of a seat portion, an upright back rest portion and safety straps to secure the child. The stadium seat securely attaches to a bench, bleacher, chair or planar seat. It contains storage space in the bottom portion of the seat, a detachable utility tray and overhead shelter from various weather conditions. When in a closed mode, the side hinges allow the top back rest to lock in position, while a storage door is located at the bottom, allowing the underneath storage area to remain closed when not in use. The child's stadium seat is elevated for viewing and consists of a bottom surface that assists in the prevention of the seat sliding.

Abstract: A seat hinge for a vehicle that is structurally simple, easy to manufacture, and that simplifies mounting on the vehicle. The seat hinge includes a pair of male brackets attached to a seat back, a female bracket that can be affixed to a car body, and a support pin about which the aforementioned pair of male brackets can tilt. Control of the rotation of one of the male brackets around the aforementioned pin is achieved by a bead protruding from the support portion of the male bracket and abutting against an angular member forming an apex of the support portion of the female bracket.