Abstract: A car seat base with a self-keeping lock mechanism for releasably locking a car seat rested thereon. The car seat has a pair of rods fixed at its underside, and the self-keeping lock mechanism is characterized by including at least a front hook element and a rear hook element and at least a front positioner and a rear positioner. The front hook element and the rear hook element are spaced apart from each other and pivoted inside the car seat base for locking the rods in a closed position, and releasing the rod in an opened position; the front positioner and the rear positioner are pivoted near the hook elements for keeping the hook elements in the opened position before the rods being entered into and caught by the hook elements, and may keep the hook elements in the closed position when the rods have been locked by the hook elements.

Abstract: An adjustable height chair has a pair of side frames and a seat frame with two seat/backrest portions secured together, with the seat frame pivotably mounted in the side frames. The chair height is changed by rotating the side frames in a direction opposite to the rotation of the seat frame, so that a seat panel which previously served as a platform to sit on becomes a backrest, and vice-versa. The chair preferably has one or more crossbars to serve the double duty of strengthening the frame of the chair, and supporting the seat panels in both sitting positions of the chair.

Abstract: A convertible seating unit for a motor vehicle is provided. The convertible seating unit comprises a seat having an upper surface, a front edge and a rear edge. The convertible seating unit further includes a back support comprising a first back support panel and a second back support panel. Each of the first and second back support panels has a first edge and a second edge, and an upper surface and a lower surface. The second edge of the first back panel is hingeably connected to the first edge of the second back panel to define a first hinge axis. The first edge of the first back panel is hingeably connected to the seat proximate the rear edge of the seat to define a second hinge axis.

Abstract: A vehicle seat (1), especially motor vehicle seat, is provided with a base (3) and a main carrier (7), which is collapsible in relation to the base (3), and can be converted from a forward position into a backward position by collapsing the main carrier (7). The vehicle seat (1) has two cushioned carriers (11, 12) with upholstery, which are displaceable in relation to the main carrier (7). The moved first cushioned carrier (11) with its upholstery serves as the seat part and the extended second cushioned carrier (12) with its upholstery serves as the backrest in the forward position. The extended first cushioned carrier (11) with its upholstery serves as the backrest and the moved-in second cushioned carrier (12) with its upholstery serves as the seat part in the backward position.

Abstract: A passenger seat for use in a motor vehicle includes a first and a second substantially planar region. The seat is pivotable about a horizontal axis between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first region is horizontal and acts as the seat, and the second region is vertical and acts as the seat back, such that the passenger is facing forward. In the second position, the first region is vertical and acts as the seat back, and the second region is horizontal and acts as the seat, such that the passenger is facing backward.

Abstract: Chair convertible into chaise-longue, comprising a stationary base structure, a first support section fixed relative to the base structure, a second support structure movable relative to the base structure and able to be moved from a substantially horizontal position to an inclined position in which the second support section forms an upward extension of the first support section, and a movable support element having a third and a fourth support section, fixed relative to each other and mutually inclined. The movable support element is movable relative to the base structure between a first and a second position. In the first position, the third support section is parallel and opposite to the first support section and the fourth support section extends upwards starting from the third support section.

Abstract: An adjustable seat for a vehicle includes a first support and a second support connected to the first support to form a seat, a mount for attachment to the vehicle floor; and an adjustment mechanism. The seat is movable between a forward orientation wherein the second support faces forward and a rearward orientation wherein the first support faces rearward.

Abstract: A seat assembly arranged to pivot about a horizontal axis and capable of being repositioned between a forward seated position and a tailgate position. The assembly includes a first assembly including a pin. The assembly further includes a second assembly including a recliner link. The recliner link is arranged to engage or disengage the pin based on rotation of the seat assembly. Engagement of the pin with the recliner link locks the seat assembly into tailgate position and prevents the first assembly from inadvertently folding into a position parallel to said second assembly.

Abstract: In a rear luggage-carrier device for a motorcycle, in which a rear carrier disposed in the rear of a pillion portion for a tandem rider is supported by a pair of stays secured to left and right rear portions of a vehicle body, a backrest is supported on the stays so that it can be turned between an upright position and a housed position. In the upright position, the backrest is located above a rear end of the pillion portion such that it can contact from behind the waist of a tandem rider on the pillion portion. In the housed position, the backrest has been turned rearward from above a rear end of the pillion portion and housed in a front portion of the rear carrier so that luggage can be placed on the backrest.

Abstract: A convertible sofa bed for recreational vehicles having a storage compartment under the seat bottom provides access to the storage compartment by enabling the raising the seat bottom and supporting the seat bottom by a ratcheting mechanism enabling the seat bottom to be raised to a storage access position, and raised again to unlock and then lowered to a seating position, this motion being accomplished without the use of a separate release for a dead bolt type lock.

Abstract: An orthopaedic chair including a frame for supporting a contoured chair seat and chair back; each of which is mounted for rotation on a horizontal axis. Horizontal adjustment for the axis of the chair seat and vertical adjustment for the axis of the chair back are provided thereby holding the person in an orthopaedically beneficial position. The orthopaedic chair may be in the form of an arm chair or folding camp chair.

Abstract: A multi-purpose seat for use on a recreational vehicle which allows access to a storage space provided below the multi-purpose seat. The present invention provides a multi-purpose seat adapted to be positioned into any one of a bed position, forward sofa position, backward soft position, or storage access position. The multi-purpose seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back which are hingedly attached to a housing provided in a recreational vehicle. A pivot assembly is provided on each end of the seat bottom and seat top to allow the multi-purpose seat to be positioned into any one of the aforementioned positions. Through the use of a novel pivot hinge assembly the present invention allows for access to space which has heretofore been inaccessible for use as a storage area, and moreover, allows the seat to be positioned in forward and backward facing directions.

Abstract: A reversible seat structure that can be easily moved between two operating positions (facing in opposite directions). The operating mechanism is functional without the necessity for extraneous latches or other hold down devices. In its two operating positions the seat structure is adequately supported by a combination of stabilizer links and pedestal mechanism.

Abstract: A portable reversible chair apparatus with pivotal connections enabling the device to be converted from a "posture" chair configuration to a conventional chair configuration simply and quickly. While the device is in the "posture" chair configuration adjustments are possible that allow users of different size to select the seat angle and the seat to knee rest distance which is most comfortable for them. The knee rest is designed to flex in the verticle plane allowing the seated user to shift weight and position comfortably and safely. The critical joints of the chair pivot thus eliminating racking of joints. Rigidity is derived from triangulation rather than from the size of the joints. The device is very stable due to its large base and sits well on an uneven surface because it rests on three points rather than the traditional four.

Abstract: A chair, convertible to a recliner, includes a first frame part, a pivot arranged in a middle section of the first frame part, a second frame part having a shape and lines similar to the first frame part, a sliding joint arranged in a middle section of the second frame part, a bracket-like joint attached to the sliding joint for revolving around the pivot, and stops arranged at opposite sides of the middle section of the second frame part for limiting sliding movement of the sliding joint, whereby the chair may be converted to a recliner and vice-versa upon sliding movement of the sliding joint.

Abstract: A rotatable seat for a multi-passenger automotive vehicle employs a latch mechanism releasable only by manual operation of an actuating lever. The latch mechanism includes latch-and-hook assemblies at both the front and rear of the seat to prevent inadvertent rotation of the seat. In addition, the seat rotation is governed by a cam having deep recesses at the two normal sitting positions. The cam is designed with sloping faces so that the weight of the seat drives rotation towards the normal positions. An additional safety mechanism prevents rotation of the seat unless the seat back is in a position preventing passengers from sitting thereon.

Abstract: A folding chair having a reversible seat wherein the two faces of the seat are preferably made of different materials. At the inner side of each long leg of the chair there is a a sliding groove to facilitate up and down sliding movement of the chair seat during the process of changing the chair seat and the chair back. A leaf spring is provided in the chair back for adjusting it an appropriate angle to fit the user wherein the chair back is automatically restored to its original position upon removal of pressure thereon.

Abstract: A vehicle body having a floor, vertical outer rear posts and front posts which are aligned along the longitudinal sides of said floor, rear inner rear posts spaced inwardly of said rear outer posts, a front transverse wall connected to said front posts, a pair of longitudinal seat frames, each pivotally connected to a corresponding rear inner post and to said front wall, and a corresponding longitudinal side wall hingedly connected to the longitudinal side of said seat frame.

Abstract: A multi-purpose convertible seat construction including a back section and a seat section interconnected and supported so that they may be selectively positioned to constitute a forwardly facing seat, a rearwardly facing seat or a sleep surface in which the back and seat sections are disposed in coplanar relation.

Abstract: The specification discloses a chair system wherein two different types of chairs, a shell chair and a sling chair, can be made using the same basic components and tooling. Spaced side rails support a separately molded plastic seat and back which can be upholstered with upholstery pads which do not cover the side rails to create a sling type chair, or which can be upholstered with a wrap-around type of upholstering and covered on the rear surface by a shell when a shell type chair is desired.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an infant carrier assembly having an infant carrier which is mounted to the carrier frame by means of brackets and pins such that the infant seat may rest in a variety of positions or in some embodiments may be removed from the carrier frame to be used to carry the infant about.

Abstract: A seat for mobile material handling equipment which is movable between two different seating positions about a horizontal, transverse axis and is provided with a lock mechanism which securely holds the seat in either of its two positions.

Abstract: Seating apparatus is disclosed which is adapted to provide a forward or rearward facing seat or a bed in a camper type vehicle. The inventive seating apparatus may be used as a forward passenger seat in a van type camper vehicle which has a rear seat with a bed conversion capability similar to that of the seating apparatus of this invention. When the two seats are converted to the bed orientation the combination provides a full sized bed. When desired the rear seat is erected to its forward facing orientation and the seating apparatus of this invention may also be used in the forward facing seat orientation. Alternatively, the forward seat may be reversed so that the seats are in face to face to relation and a table may be placed therebetween for a dining arrangement.