Patents by Inventor Klaus-Dieter Habedank

Klaus-Dieter Habedank has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8033604
    Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a vehicle seat system, the vehicle seat system including a vehicle seat having a seat back and a seat part. The seat part and the seat back are mechanically connected to each other by a hinge having a first axis of rotation extending substantially in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle. The vehicle seat system includes a folding vehicle seat capable of being folded up and situated next to the vehicle seat having a folding vehicle seat seat part and having a folding vehicle seat seat back. The folding vehicle seat seat part and the folding vehicle seat seat back are mechanically connected to each other by a hinge having a second axis of rotation extending substantially in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle, which with respect to the first axis of rotation is offset or displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. The folding vehicle seat in the folded state is able to be situated, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Meinhard Behrens, Klaus-Dieter Habedank, Thorsten Ackmann
  • Patent number: 7758123
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a frame part, which is lockable in its rear region on a rear foot or on the chassis side and is pivoted in a front hinge in a swiveling manner; a seat back pivoted in a seat back pivot on the frame part in a foldable manner; and a seat part for accommodating a user, which is adjustable downward into a lowered position when the seat back is folded forward. The seat part may be interlocked with the frame part in its lowered position, whereby the front lock of the frame part is released. Three positions may be set: a use position for accommodating a user, a functional position, in which the seat back is folded forward, and a storage position, which is adjustable from the functional position by releasing the rear lock of the frame part, interlocking the frame part with the seat part and folding forward about a front rocker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Andre Picker, Mareike Krahn-Lau, Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Publication number: 20100109388
    Abstract: A support for a support material that is to be embroidered, comprising a strip-shaped support that in a conveying direction thereof and/or transversely to the conveying direction is provided with a plurality of window-like openings for passage of an embroidery needle, wherein the window-like openings are adapted to be covered by the support material. A conveying device is provided and has a drive mechanism for displacing the strip-shaped support. An embroidery machine or sewing machine incorporating the conveying device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Klaus-Dieter Habedank, Mareike Krahn-Lau
  • Patent number: 7517022
    Abstract: Vehicle seat includes seat frame longitudinally adjustable on an upper rail relative to a lower rail affixed to the chassis. Seat frame is held in place in its longitudinal positions by a longitudinal locking mechanism, releasable by a rail release mechanism. A backrest with a backrest frame is pivotably attached to seat frame, locked in place on seat frame by a stop adjustment mechanism, and, once released by a release lever, can be folded forward from an upright use position to an easy-entry position. Easy-entry manipulation device actuates release lever, a seat cushion adjustable relative to seat frame, with a seat cushion frame, which is shifted forward longitudinally in a coupled adjustment motion when backrest frame is folded forward to easy-entry position. When vehicle seat is in easy-entry position the seat cushion frame can be shifted rearwardly relative to the backrest frame and seat frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus-Dieter Habedank, Meinhard Behrens
  • Publication number: 20090008975
    Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a vehicle seat system, the vehicle seat system including a vehicle seat having a seat back and a seat part. The seat part and the seat back are mechanically connected to each other by a hinge having a first axis of rotation extending substantially in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle. The vehicle seat system includes a folding vehicle seat capable of being folded up and situated next to the vehicle seat having a folding vehicle seat seat part and having a folding vehicle seat seat back. The folding vehicle seat seat part and the folding vehicle seat seat back are mechanically connected to each other by a hinge having a second axis of rotation extending substantially in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle, which with respect to the first axis of rotation is offset or displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. The folding vehicle seat in the folded state is able to be situated, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Meinhard BEHRENS, Klaus-Dieter Habedank, Thorsten Ackmann
  • Publication number: 20080203796
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a frame part, which is lockable in its rear region on a rear foot or on the chassis side and is pivoted in a front hinge in a swiveling manner; a seat back pivoted in a seat back pivot on the frame part in a foldable manner; and a seat part for accommodating a user, which is adjustable downward into a lowered position when the seat back is folded forward. The seat part may be interlocked with the frame part in its lowered position, whereby the front lock of the frame part is released. Three positions may be set: a use position for accommodating a user, a functional position, in which the seat back is folded forward, and a storage position, which is adjustable from the functional position by releasing the rear lock of the frame part, interlocking the frame part with the seat part and folding forward about a front rocker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Andre Picker, Mareike Krahn-Lau, Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Publication number: 20080185893
    Abstract: A vehicle seat system, e.g., for a motor vehicle, includes a vehicle seat including a seat back and a seat part. A storage space is accessible by folding away and/or displacing the seat part and is provided below the seat part. The vehicle seat system includes a folding vehicle seat capable of being folded up and situated next to the vehicle seat. In the folded state, when the seat part is folded away and/or displaced, the folding vehicle seat is capable of being, e.g., substantially in its entirety, lowered from above into the storage space and/or folded from above into the storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Meinhard BEHRENS, Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Publication number: 20070063565
    Abstract: Vehicle seat includes seat frame longitudinally adjustable on an upper rail relative to a lower rail affixed to the chassis. Seat frame is held in place in its longitudinal positions by a longitudinal locking mechanism, releasable by a rail release mechanism. A backrest with a backrest frame is pivotably attached to seat frame, locked in place on seat frame by a stop adjustment mechanism, and, once released by a release lever, can be folded forward from an upright use position to an easy-entry position. Easy-entry manipulation device actuates release lever, a seat cushion adjustable relative to seat frame, with a seat cushion frame, which is shifted forward longitudinally in a coupled adjustment motion when backrest frame is folded forward to easy-entry position. When vehicle seat is in easy-entry position the seat cushion frame can be shifted rearwardly relative to the backrest frame and seat frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Klaus-Dieter Habedank, Meinhard Behrens
  • Patent number: 7137667
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle seat, in particular a rear row of seats of a motor vehicle, that is displaceable between a seat position and a functional position, having a seat part (3) adjustable relative to a seat frame (2), a back rest (4) foldable relative to the seat part, a front handle (11) for unlocking a seat longitudinal locking unit (8) of the seat part (3), a handle (24) operated from a rear position of the back rest (4), by means of which the seat longitudinal locking (8) of the seat part (3) can be unlatched; it is possible to check, whether the seat part (3) is in a rear position; if the seat part (3) is in the rear position, a rest blocking unit of the back rest (4) can be released. According to the invention, a simple displacement of the motor vehicle seat, in particular also from the rear side, is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co.KG
    Inventor: Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Patent number: 7086700
    Abstract: An automobile seat with supporting frame, upholstery, and seat cover includes a seat body and a seat back, as well as at least one seat back region, such as a side wing on the seat back, whose height and shape in its use position extends forward over the central shape of the seat back. An elastic adjustment element and actuation medium for the adjustment element are positioned within the seat back or the side wing. The adjustment element and the deformed region in the seat back such as the side wing are so deformed by the actuation medium when the seat back is tilted forward from the use position into the tilted-forward position that the height of the seat back portion, such as the side wing, extending over the central shape is less than when in the use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Publication number: 20050093355
    Abstract: An automobile seat with supporting frame, upholstery, and seat cover includes a seat body and a seat back, as well as at least one seat back region, such as a side wing on the seat back, whose height and shape in its use position extends forward over the central shape of the seat back. An elastic adjustment element and actuation medium for the adjustment element are positioned within the seat back or the side wing. The adjustment element and the deformed region in the seat back such as the side wing are so deformed by the actuation medium when the seat back is tilted forward from the use position into the tilted-forward position that the height of the seat back portion, such as the side wing, extending over the central shape is less than when in the use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventor: Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Patent number: 6805394
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a foldable seat frame pivotable about a forward pivot axis attached to a chassis is provided. The rear area of the seat frame may be secured in a locked position by means of a stop bolt that passes through an opening attached to the chassis and by means of spreader devices that may move radially inward and outward and that engage behind the edge of the opening. A displacement body for the spreader bodies may be displaced by means of an actuation lever pivotable on the rear area of the seat frame in such a manner that the spreader bodies may be so radially displaced inwards that they lie within the outer shape of the stop bolt in an unlocked condition. The actuation lever is mounted so that it may be displaced longitudinally against the force of the securing spring, and so that a pivoting motion to release the stop bolt is only possible upon longitudinal displacement against the direction of vehicle travel overcoming the force of the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andrea Kettler, Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Publication number: 20040108765
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle seat, in particular a rear row of seats of a motor vehicle, that is displaceable between a seat position and a functional position, having a seat part (3) adjustable relative to a seat frame (2), a back rest (4) foldable relative to the seat part, a front handle (11) for unlocking a seat longitudinal locking unit (8) of the seat part (3), a handle (24) operated from a rear position of the back rest (4), by means of which the seat longitudinal locking (8) of the seat part (3) can be unlatched; it is possible to check, whether the seat part (3) is in a rear position; if the seat part (3) is in the rear position, a rest blocking unit of the back rest (4) can be released. According to the invention, a simple displacement of the motor vehicle seat, in particular also from the rear side, is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Patent number: 6729689
    Abstract: A locking and pivoting mechanism for a rear seat includes a first, approximately horizontal use position; a second, approximately vertical position; and a third lowered position. The seat includes a front and a rear link. A lower end of the front link is attached to the chassis and an upper end is attached to the seat body so that it may be displaced longitudinally, and may be affixed to the seat body by means of a first locking pawl. An upper end of the rear link is attached to the seat body and a lower end is releasably connected to the chassis by means of a second locking pawl. At least one of locking pawl locks the seat in and releases the seat from the first, second, and third positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Publication number: 20030160471
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a foldable seat frame pivotable about a forward pivot axis attached to a chassis is provided. The rear area of the seat frame may be secured in a locked position by means of a stop bolt that passes through an opening attached to the chassisand by means of spreader devices that may move radially inward and outward and that engage behind the edge of the opening. A displacement body for the spreader bodies may be displaced by means of an actuation lever pivotable on the rear area of the seat frame in such a manner that the spreader bodies may be so radially displaced inwards that they lie within the outer shape of the stop bolt in an unlocked condition. The actuation lever is mounted so that it may be displaced longitudinally against the force of the securing spring, and so that a pivoting motion to release the stop bolt is only possible upon longitudinal displacement against the direction of vehicle travel overcoming the force of the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: Faurecia Authositze GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andrea Kettler, Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Patent number: 6604793
    Abstract: The present structure relates to a device for the detachable attachment of an object, in particular a child's safety seat, on a motor vehicle seat. A seat-integrated holding device and an object-integrated holding device cooperate to attach the object to the seat. The seat-integrated holding device is rigidly connected with a pivot axle which extends between seat frame side parts. By rotating the pivot axle the seat-integrated holding device can be pivoted from a use position into a park position, and conversely. An operating element is disposed on the outside of the motor vehicle seat via which a torque can be transmitted onto the pivot axle. The structure addresses the problem of equipping a vehicle seat with a seat integrated holding device with significantly better operating comfort and ease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Publication number: 20030030312
    Abstract: A locking and pivoting mechanism for a vehicle rear seat with a seat back mounted on a seat body and capable of being folded forward, the seat body may be mounted so that it may be folded forward from an approximately horizontal use position into an approximately vertical, final storage position, as well as into a final lowered position approximately parallel to the use position. In these two final positions, the seat back is folded forward, resting on the seat body. One end each of a front and a rear link is attached to the chassis, and the other end is each attached to the seat body. The upper end of the front link is attached to the seat body so that it may be displaced longitudinally, and may be affixed to the seat body by means of a first locking pawl. The lower end of the rear link may be connected with the chassis so that it may be released, and so that it may be affixed in the use position by means of a second locking pawl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Publication number: 20030006641
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the detachable attachment of an object, in particular a child's safety seat, on a motor vehicle seat, wherein seat-integrated holding means and object-integrated holding means cooperate, and the seat-integrated holding means is rigidly connected with a pivot axle extending between the seat frame side parts, through the rotation of which they can be pivoted from a use position into a park position, and conversely. The invention addresses the problem of equipping such a device with significantly better operating comfort. This problem is solved thereby that on the outside of the motor vehicle seat an operating element (9) is disposed via which a torque can be transmitted onto the pivot axle (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventor: Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Patent number: 6340208
    Abstract: A motor vehicle seat includes a seat frame which is pivotably coupled to a back rest. A tilt adjustment device has a first hinge portion secured to the back rest and a second hinge portion rigidly connected to the car body for tilting the back rest about a horizontal tilt axis which is located at a height greater than the horizontal pivot connecting the back rest to the seat frame. The forward portion of the seat frame is coupled to the car body such that the height and longitudinal position of the seat frame are adjustable. The horizontal pivot connecting the back rest to the seat frame is also adjustable in height and longitudinal position. In this manner, when the back rest is tilted, the seat portion is moved forward or back so that the hip joint location of the passenger remains substantially unchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Bertrand Faure Sitztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaus-Dieter Habedank
  • Patent number: 6030043
    Abstract: A motor vehicle seat includes a base, a seat portion having a forward end coupled to the base at a longitudinally adjustable pivot location, and a back rest. A tilt adjustment device has a first hinge portion secured relative to the back rest, and a second hinge portion whose angular position is adjustable relative to the first hinge portion. An articulation lever extends from the second hinge portion and is pivotably secured to the seat portion. The distal end of the articulation lever is pivotably coupled to the base at a longitudinally adjustable pivot location. In this manner, the tilt position of said back rest may be adjusted by changing the angle of the articulation lever relative to the seat portion pivot, and may be further adjusted independent of the articulation lever by actuating the tilt adjustment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Bertrand Faure Sitztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaus-Dieter Habedank