SEAT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING AN ARMREST WITH AN ARMREST LID AND A HINGE ARRANGEMENT
First Claim
1. A seat assembly comprising:
- a seat base portion and a seat backrest portion that include at least in part a seat frame that supports the seat backrest portion extending substantially upright from the seat base portion; and
an armrest disposed adjacent to the seat base portion and forward of the backrest portion, wherein the armrest comprises;
a fixed armrest portion that is coupled to the seat frame; and
an armrest lid configured to move relative to the fixed armrest portion between a closed position overlying an upper section of the fixed armrest portion and an open position allowing access to the upper section of the fixed armrest portion; and
a hinge arrangement pivotably coupling the armrest lid to the fixed armrest portion, wherein the hinge arrangement comprises a damper and a damper gear that meshes with the damper to dampen movement of the armrest lid between the closed and open positions.
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Abstract
Seat assemblies are provided. In one example, a seat assembly includes a seat base portion and a seat backrest portion. An armrest is disposed adjacent to the seat base portion and forward of the backrest portion. The armrest includes a fixed armrest portion that is coupled to the seat frame. An armrest lid is configured to move relative to the fixed armrest portion between a closed position overlying an upper section of the fixed armrest portion and an open position allowing access to the upper section of the fixed armrest portion. A hinge arrangement is pivotally couples the armrest lid to the fixed armrest portion. The hinge arrangement includes a damper and a damper gear that meshes with the damper to dampen movement of the armrest lid between the closed and open positions.
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1. A seat assembly comprising:
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a seat base portion and a seat backrest portion that include at least in part a seat frame that supports the seat backrest portion extending substantially upright from the seat base portion; and an armrest disposed adjacent to the seat base portion and forward of the backrest portion, wherein the armrest comprises; a fixed armrest portion that is coupled to the seat frame; and an armrest lid configured to move relative to the fixed armrest portion between a closed position overlying an upper section of the fixed armrest portion and an open position allowing access to the upper section of the fixed armrest portion; and a hinge arrangement pivotably coupling the armrest lid to the fixed armrest portion, wherein the hinge arrangement comprises a damper and a damper gear that meshes with the damper to dampen movement of the armrest lid between the closed and open positions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A seat assembly comprising:
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a seat base portion and a seat backrest portion that include at least in part a seat frame that supports the seat backrest portion extending substantially upright from the seat base portion; and an armrest disposed adjacent to the seat base portion and forward of the backrest portion, wherein the armrest has a first end section and a second end section that is opposite the first end section and comprises; a fixed armrest portion that is coupled to the seat frame; and an armrest lid configured to move relative to the fixed armrest portion between a closed position overlying an upper section of the fixed armrest portion and an open position allowing access to the upper section of the fixed armrest portion; a first hinge arrangement disposed in the first end section of the armrest and pivotably coupling a first part of the armrest lid to the fixed armrest portion, wherein the first hinge arrangement comprises a damper and a damper gear that meshes with the damper to dampen movement of the armrest lid between the closed and open positions; and a second hinge arrangement disposed in the second end section of the armrest and pivotably coupling a second part of the armrest lid to the fixed armrest portion, wherein the second hinge arrangement defines a track and the hinge arrangement further comprises; one of a guide bearing and a link coupled to the armrest lid and movably disposed in the track to limit a range of opening of the armrest lid.
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