Abstract: An inflatable cushion is provided to be embedded in the upholstery of a motor vehicle seat. The cushion has one inflatable compartment and is typically placed near an exterior edge of a back support or seat cushion. As the inflatable cushion is inflated, the contours of the back support or seat cushion can be changed. The longitudinal interior edge of the cushion has a wave-like configuration which faces toward the central portion of the back support or seat cushion.

Abstract: The seat structure comprises a seat framework (2) and a backrest framework (6) which are pivotally interconnected by a pivot pin (4) which is movable in a substantially vertical curved opening (40). The framework of the backrest is extended by tabs (34) which are connected in their lower part by a link (32) to an element pivotally mounted on a pin (18) which is movable in a vertical opening (20). Owing to the fact that the pin (18) is carried by the seat, the adjustments in height and in inclination are strictly independent.

Abstract: A dissassemblable chair structure is provided having a conventional lower chair seat section and an upper chair back section. Manually releasable fastening means are provided for detachably assembling the upper chair back section without the use of tools. The lower chair seat section includes legs, a seat portion and, optionally, arm rests, all of which are permanently fastened together. The upper chair back section includes a U-shaped frame member the legs of which are preferably sufficiently flexible to allow them to be moved toward or away from one another slightly during assembly of the upper and lower sections of the chair to compensate for manufacturing tolerance misalignments that may exist between the two sections. A lower cross bar member and resilient straps may be provided on the upper seat back section to increase the strength and comfort of the seat back section.

Abstract: A seat structure which can be attached to a golf cart or trolley comprises a stem provided at one end with a seat and at its other end with a pointed member, said stem extending through a tube and being slidable therein, a spring extends between the tube and the upper end of the stem to urge the stem upwardly and the tube is pivotally connected by a pivot to a mounting tube which can be secured to a support member provided on the trolley by a securing member, and a plate spring is provided for returning the stem to a means or equilibrium position after it has been moved about the pivot.

Abstract: In a back rest for a vehicle seat, the upholstery support is provided at least in one upper corner area in its front side with an opening to form a receptacle for a belt retraction device, which receptacle is open toward the front and closed at the rear by a back wall lying behind and spaced from the front side. An upper and a lower wall, which form the top and bottom of the receptacle, are connected with the front wall and/or the back wall and are spaced from each other so as to allow the receptacle to receive the belt retraction device without play. Form-fitting, overlapping restraining elements on the upper wall and the facing upper side of the belt retraction device, as well as on the back wall and the facing back side of the belt retraction device, together with a connecting element that engages the underside of the belt retraction device, secure the retraction device against being moved out of the receptacle.

Abstract: The chair support comprises a supporting structure, a seat holder and a backrest holder. The seat holder is pivotably or swivelably connected by means of a first swivel joint with the supporting structure and by means of a second swivel joint with the backrest holder. The backrest holder possesses an arm or arm structure and a substantially flat-surfaced hollow tube which is fitted and fastened in a holding support of the arm. The arm or arm structure projecting into about the middle of the chair support between the first and the second swivel joint is connected with a third swivel joint by means of guide rods or links which are supported at the supporting structure by means of a fourth swivel joint. A first spring element engages at the third swivel joint and a second spring element engages at the supporting structure. Both spring elements are releasable and blockable by means of operating or actuating rods.

Abstract: To adapt a seat in a motor vehicle to the form of a sport seat, an additional seat part 7 is provided in the seat element 3 of a cover 1, pivotable to the front and back around a transverse pivot axis 6. Additional edged beadings at the seat element 3 or the back element 2 increase the adaptation to the character of a sport seat. Additionally, bags 9 can be attached or provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable seat and carrying case, combined in a single article of manufacture. The seat-case comprises first and second side wall members hinged to each other and rotatable between a closed, case-fashion position and an open, seat-fashion position. The side wall members are identical. Each identical side wall member comprises at each side thereof a pair of outwardly directed, concentric circular bearing surfaces, one being formed outside a projection and the other inside a recess. The projecting bearing surface of one side matches the recessed bearing surface of the other side of each of the side wall members, and, when coupled to each other, they form a hinged connection therebetween. A bottom member forms part of and rotatably supports the side wall members in their coupled position.

Abstract: A shell construction is provided for seating, such as chairs and the like, and comprises a semi-rigid, resiliently flexible sheet, having a generally L-shaped side elevational configuration. The sheet has a bottom shaped to support a buttock area of an adult user, and a back with a central area disposed directly behind a lumbar area of a seated adult user to support the same. An upper area of the back is disposed generally behind an upper back area of a seated user to selectively support the same. At least one rib is formed integrally on the rearward side of the sheet, and extends generally vertically along the central area of the back to stiffen the central area of the back in a vertical plane for firm support of at least the lumbar area of the seated user, yet permit at least the upper portion of the back to flex in a horizontal plane for improved freedom of movement of the upper back area of the seated user.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for securing a detachable seat to a frame such as that used on a child's swing is comprised of a hook depending from a hub on each side of the seat, and a U-shaped collar to receive the hub with a flange to engage the hook. As the hook slides along the flange, the angle of the seat with respect to the frame is varied, and a retractable bolt secures the hook at either of two positions along the flange.

Abstract: A seat structure for a vehicle which is provided with a seat adjusting mechanism includes a dial-type handle projecting from a position on a seat which is in the vicinity of an occupant restraining webbing. The seat adjusting mechanism is actuated to effect adjustment of the seat by turning the handle. A recess is formed in the side of the handle which is closer to the surface of the seat, the recess extending in the circumferential direction of the handle. A cover member is disposed on the seat in opposing relation to the size of the handle which is closer to the surface of the seat, the cover member concealing a mechanism portion of the seat adjusting mechanism. In addition, a projecting wall is provided on the cover member so as to extend into the recess. Accordingly, the webbing is prevented from deeply entering the gap defined between the handle and cover member.

Abstract: A seat for a child in car comprising a seat portion and a back portion and capable of being mounted on a car seat by mean of a seat belt with its backside directed forward. It is also provided with an auxiliary support collapsible into the underside of its seat portion.

Abstract: A convertible multi-function child restraint system is provided.

Abstract: An improved mechanism for a reclining chair or sofa module allows the backrest to be placed virtually against a nearby wall in a room without offering any obstruction when the chair is placed into reclining position. The mechanism may incorporate a backrest of an average of conventional length and, in the preferred embodiment, the mechanism is driven to TV position by the weight of the chair occupant upon release of a locking means which holds the mechanism in the normal or closed position. Preferably, a manually-operable handle positioned on one side of the chair in accordance with conventional practice, is utilized to release the lock mechanism. Once in TV position, the chair may be moved to advanced reclining positions by the occupant exerting pressure on the backrest during which time the backrest will not strike the adjacent wall.

Abstract: A lounge chair comprising a male seat piece, a female seat piece and a fastener which removably secure the male seat piece to the female seat piece. Both male and female seat pieces comprise casing defining a substantially hexahedral case which is slightly arched in profile; a central part of a side of each of the male and female seat piece is provided with a semicircular cavity and an engaging bar spanning through each of the semicircular cavities; a circular hole is provided at each end beside the semicircular cavity; each of the circular holes of the male seat piece is inserted by a tube with a portion of which exposed to the external. The tubes of the male seat piece are inserted into the circular openings of the female seat piece. The fastener comprises a plurality of fixing plates and clamping plates which are hinged together by a spike, a fixing rod and some screw elements. The fastener has a plurality of hooking members which may be hooked to the engaging bar of the male and female seat pieces.

Abstract: A child's car seat which includes a rigid, T-shaped shield member which forms the frontal restraint barrier across the chair structure. The shield member includes a lock mechanism between the vertical crotch member and the bottom of the chair structure which can be operated with one hand. The shield member is adjustably and rotatably affixed to the sides of the chair structure to permit rotation of the shield member above the child's head. Shoulder harness straps emanating from the back of the chair structure are automatically positioned as the shield member is lowered into place. The shield member, lock mechanism and shoulder harnesses are adjustable to accommodate infants and toddlers. The shoulder harness straps interact with the lock mechanism of the shield member such that once the lock is engaged, the shoulder harness straps cannot be adjusted.

Abstract: An assembly for use in a vehicle includes a seat for a vehicle occupant. The seat is supported for forward movement relative to the vehicle during a collision. A seat belt retractor is mounted on the seat. Belt webbing extends from the retractor and about the occupant to restrain movement of the occupant relative to the seat. The belt webbing is retractable onto the retractor to tighten the belt webbing about the occupant. A drive retracts the belt webbing onto the retractor. An actuator responsive to movement of the seat during a collision actuates the drive to tighten the belt webbing against the occupant.

Abstract: An improved inertia sensitive seat hinge mechanism which enables the seat back to be normally folded forwardly to permit access to a motor vehicle rear compartment area which locks when exposed to a predetermined acceleration load. The inertia sensitive actuator is in the form of a generally straight lever which is mounted for rotation to the upper hinge structure. A projecting finger of the inertia sensitive pendulum interacts with a cam surface associated with the lower recliner structure to maintain the inertia device in an engaged position when the seat back is in its rearmost folded position. This positioning improves reliability of the hinge device. The configuration of components according to this invention eliminates the objectionable rearward projection presented by many present seat hinge designs which can interfere with free access to the rear compartment area.

Abstract: A bicycle cushion seat cover with aerodynamic shaped bag is described which provides comfort and support to the bicyclist without chaffing and bruising. The bicycle cushion seat cover with aerodynamic shaped bag weighs less than 9 ounces and is composed of a foam with a density of 1.8 to 2.8 lbs. per cubic foot and an impression force deflection of between 75 and 95, a vinyl cover having a density of 2 ounces per square foot, 2 underside flaps and an underside lining with a density of 2 ounces per square yard which provides firm attachment means, and an aerodynamic shaped bag with maximum dimensions less than those of the maximum back dimensions of the bicycle cushion seat cover such that the bag creates minimal aerodynamic drag.

Abstract: A headrest whose position can be adjusted by moving its body forward and backward in relation to a support stay comprising the headrest body located above the support stay which is planted in the upper portion of the seat back of a seat, a support means located between the headrest body and the support stay to support the headrest body movable in relation to the support stay, a lock mechanism located between the support stay and the support means to freely swing the support means, corresponding to the movement of the headrest body in a direction, but limit the swinging movement of the support means against the movement of the headrest in another direction, and a lock release mechanism for releasing the lock mechanism when the headrest body is at the stop end of its moving stroke.