Abstract: A vehicle seat apparatus that includes a bottom assembly that is attached to a floor of the vehicle; a top assembly that is for the support of a seat structure; a turntable that is mounted between the bottom assembly and the top assembly and rotatable to allow rotational motion of the top assembly relative to the bottom assembly; and a lever mechanism secured to the top assembly and pivotal relative to the bottom assembly in order to pivot the top assembly and seat structure from a more forward position to a more sideways position so as to provide enhanced access to the seat structure. The vehicle seat apparatus is comprised of a base cushion and an upright member with only the base cushion being swivelled.
Abstract: A vehicle seat suspension for trucks and the like characterized by its low profile, ease of operation and adjustment and safety utilizing a scissors linkage. The lower ends of the linkage are attached to a base plate affixed to the truck frame and the upper links are attached to a seat bracket utilizing guides and slides to selectively permit fore and aft oscillation of the seat. The scissors linkage is supported by an air spring system and shock absorber, the seat bracket assembly is bolted to reduce distortion and a dual diameter roller system provides accuracy, reduces movement, and the seat bracket is connected to the vehicle frame through the scissors link lower pivot anchor by flexible tension members permitting the seat belts to be attached to the seat or seat bracket.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 15, 1996
Date of Patent:
September 1, 1998
Assignee:
Seating Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Daryl B. Timms, Wilhelm F. L. Sturhan, Gerhard Hellweg