Patents Assigned to Toyota Technical Center, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20050057084
    Abstract: A device is provided for securing a seat back to a vehicle. The device includes a base that is mounted on the floor of the vehicle. The base includes a spool that can be partitioned to create separate areas upon which the seat backs can be mounted. The device also includes a first hinge that is mounted on the outer side of the seat back. The first hinge can include a pin that is comprised of two portions. The first portion of the pin extends normal to the seat back, and the second portion of the pin extends at an angle therefrom. The device further includes a second hinge that is mounted on the inner side of the seat back. The second hinge includes a slot that is configured to cooperate with the spool of the base mounted on the floor to attach the seat back to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: Toyota Technical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Que-Whang Rhee, Jason Oliver