Abstract: A seat for a motor vehicle, includes a backrest part and a seat part. The backrest part is configured to fold relative to the seat part from a normal position into a folded position and vice-versa. A lower seat structure is included and the seat is configured to move relative to the lower seat structure. At least one front first fastening, one rear second fastening and one diagonal fastening are provided to fasten the seat part to the lower seat structure. The seat is configured to adjust at least into an entry position and into a lowered position distinguishable from the normal position, and the second fastening is configured to release in the entry position. The diagonal fastening is configured to release in the lowered position.

Abstract: A recliner mechanism for a vehicle seat is provided. The recliner mechanism includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part forming a housing with an interior and being arranged on a common shaft. The recliner mechanism further includes a latching device arranged in the interior of the housing. The latching device has a latching pawl and a holding and adjusting member. The latching pawl is able to be adjusted to a locked position relative to the first mounting part. The holding and adjusting member is able to be reversibly adjusted from a first position effecting the locked position and a second position effecting an unlocked position by rotating the shaft. The holding and adjusting member rotates about a swivel pin that is provided substantially parallel to the shaft and is spaced apart therefrom.

Abstract: A locking device, such as a pawl and sector latch for a vehicle seat, is provided. The locking device includes a first fitting part having a body portion and an insert form-fitted in a recess in an outer periphery of the body portion. The insert has an outer contour having a plurality of teeth. The locking device further includes a second fitting part configured to be moved into a releasable form-fitting engagement with the first fitting part.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly method for forming a seating structure for a vehicle seat, having a cross support (2) and a side support (3). For this purpose the cross support comprises at least one detent means (15), and the side support has at least one complementary detent means (8). During assembly, the detent means and the complementary detent means engage in each other, wherein the side support and the assembly support are positioned substantially perpendicular to each other. The cross support encompasses the side support for the engagement. The invention further relates to a seating structure produced in this way.

Abstract: A device for locking and/or unlocking a component (e.g., in or on a vehicle, etc.) in relation to a mating element is provided. The device comprises a locking element and a blocking element. The locking element is configured to be set into a locking position and into an unlocking position. The blocking element is configured to be set into a blocking position and into an actuating position. The setting of the blocking position brings about the setting of the locking position and the setting of the actuating position favors the adoption of the unlocking position.

Abstract: A support element for a cockpit structure of a motor vehicle with a body, as well as a cockpit structure of a motor vehicle, which is provided in the area between the A-columns of the body of a motor vehicle, includes at least one cockpit carrier and a support element. This cockpit structure which on the one hand is optimized in respect of the material consumption, and at the same time makes shorter manufacturing times possible, as well as, on the other hand, fulfills the safety requirements in the event of an offset and/or lateral impact, has a modular design and, by the use of different cockpit structure parts, in particular different cockpit carriers and/or support elements, can be adapted to the individual body concerned.

Abstract: An adjustment device for a vehicle component, in particular for the back rest of a vehicle seat, is proposed having a first fitting and a second fitting, wherein the relative position of the two fittings to one another can be changed by means of eccentric means, wherein a rotation of the eccentric means by means of a drive element is provided, wherein the adjustment device has a central element which is connected in a rotationally fixed fashion to the first fitting, wherein the drive element is provided mounted in an overlapping region by means of the central element.

Abstract: There is provided a device for fixing a component, in particular a headrest in or on a vehicle whereby the component includes at least one fixing bar. The fixing bar may be displaced relative to the device in a first direction essentially parallel to the longitudinal extension thereof. The device includes a tolerance compensation member in contact with the fixing bar. The tolerance compensation member may be displaced in a second direction relative to the device, running essentially perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuating device (1) having a drive part (2) moving an output part (5) from an initial position into a final position, wherein the output part (5), or the drive part (2), has a first region (9) and a second region (10), and the drive part (2), or the output part (5), interacts with the two regions (9, 10) such that the position of the output part (5) is changed during an interaction with the first region (9), and an interaction with the second region (10) prevents a return movement of the output part (5) into the initial position. The present invention further relates to a vehicle seat comprising the actuating device (1) according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle seat (1), particularly a rear seat or rear seat bench for a motor vehicle, having a back rest (2) and a seat part (3), wherein the back rest (2) can be moved from a use position to a storage position and, in so doing, at least the shape of the back rest (2) changes and the seat part (3), and/or the back rest (2) has a plurality of means (6) disposed parallel to one another extending substantially over the entire length of the seat part (3) or back rest (2), the shape of said means changing in a reversible fashion when the back rest is moved from the use position to the storage position.

Abstract: A fitting, especially a roof liner for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle is provided with a flat light source having a plate-shaped light guide which radiates light in the direction of the visible side of the fitting. The front surface of the plate-shaped light guide protrudes at least partially above the flat side of the interior fitting opposite the visible side and actively cooperates with a source of illumination.

Abstract: A metal structure for a vehicle seat, in particular for the backrest of a motor vehicle seat, is disclosed. The structure includes a deep-drawn front shell and a deep-drawn rear shell, in addition to at least one fitting that can be fixed to the metal structure with the aid of a fixing lug, the fixing lug being located between the front shell and the rear shell. The fixing lug is connected to the front shell and rear shell, for example by laser welding, which achieves a particularly favorable input of force from the fitting to the metal structure.

Abstract: An adjustment fitting (10) for a motor vehicle component, particularly a vehicle seat, is proposed, the adjustment fitting having a first fitting part (1) and a second fitting part (2) that is rotatably adjustable about a rotary axis (30) relative to the first fitting part by means of a gear drive, the gear drive (3) comprising a first gearing (31) on the first fitting part (1) and the gear drive (3) comprising a second gearing (32) arranged eccentrically to the first gearing (31). Two wedge segments (33, 34) are provided for securing the eccentric arrangement of the first gearing (31) relative to the second gearing (32), the wedge segments being mounted radially outward in a sliding bushing (43) having bushing gear teeth (42). The adjustment fitting (10) has a braking element (40), the braking element (40) in a release position being arranged inside the radius of the sliding bushing (43), and the braking element (40) engaging the bushing gear teeth (42) in a locked position.

Abstract: A device for blocking and for releasing an adjusting mechanism having at least two parts which are movable relative to each other is disclosed. The device comprises a blocker configured to be brought at least into a blocking position and a release position relative to the adjusting mechanism. The device further comprises an actuator for changing the position of the blocker between the blocking position and the release position.

Abstract: An adjusting device for a vehicle seat includes a brake housing that is centered about an actuating rotational axis. the brake housing is formed in a radial direction of the actuating rotational axis and inlcudes a housing element that is generally circular and has a outer side wall, and upper wall and an inner side wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to vehicle seat comprising a seat part and to a restraint device and a corresponding method of manufacture. The vehicle seat comprises an anti-submarining restraint device for preventing an occupant from slipping through on the vehicle seat when decelerated due to a crash, said restraint device being settable to a retracted inactive position and said restraint device being settable to an extended active position. The seat part, in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, has lateral seat parts on both sides of the seat, a padding defining a seat area and a padding support below said padding. The restraint device is arranged between the padding support and the padding and spaced apart from the lateral parts by means of a locking element provided for locking the restraint device in the active position.

Abstract: A backrest (3), in particular for a motor-vehicle seat (1), has a headrest (4), of which at least one part can be displaced from at least one use position towards the head of the occupant into a safety position. Here, an actuating device (11) is provided which is arranged in the backrest and is operatively connected to a drive device (8) by means of a mechanical transmission means (9) for the displacement of at least one part of the headrest. According to the invention, the transmission means (9) has a first segment (12) which is assigned to the actuating device (11) and a second segment (12?) which is assigned to the drive device (8), which segments can be operatively connected to one another by means of a coupling device (13). Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle seat which is equipped with said backrest and to an assembly method.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat part having a seat substructure. The seat part is displaceable along a transverse axis with respect to the seat substructure and the seat part is at least partially swivelably about the transverse axis. The seat includes a displacement element having a displacement length, a fixed lower part and an upper part. A first longitudinal movement of the seat part and a first transverse movement of the seat part occurs along a first section of the adjustment length. A second longitudinal movement of the seat part and a second transverse movement of the seat part occurs along a second section of the adjustment length. The ratio of the first longitudinal movement to the first transverse movement differs from the ratio of the second longitudinal movement to the second transverse movement.

Abstract: A vehicle seat, in particular a rear seat bench for a motor vehicle, has a seat part and a backrest which is provided with displaceable side cushions. Their position can be changed as a function of the position of the backrest. According to the invention, at least the backrest is arranged in the vehicle in a manner such that it can be displaced in or counter to the direction of travel, wherein the position of the side cushions located on the outside of the backrest can be forcibly changed as a function of the sliding position of the backrest.

Abstract: An adjusting mechanism includes a first sub-assembly, a bolt disposed on the first sub-assembly and a second sub-assembly. The bolt is configured to receive a force in a radial direction relative to an axis of the bolt. The second sub-assembly is mounted so as to be rotatable relative to the first sub-assembly by means of the bolt. The rotatability of the second sub-assembly relative to the first sub-assembly is configured to be reduced by a positive connection created using plastic deformation between the bolt and at least one of the first sub-assembly and the second sub-assembly.