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Convertible seat for a motor vehicle

  • US 4,390,205 A
  • Filed: 05/28/1981
  • Issued: 06/28/1983
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/1980
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A convertible seat for a motor vehicle, movable between a normal position and a folded position, and comprising:

  • a seat portion pivotable about a first transverse axis;

    a back portion pivotable about a second transverse axis;

    a link member having one end pivoting about a third transverse axis fixed to said vehicle and another end pivoting about said first transverse axis;

    a connecting bar pivoted to said seat portion at a fourth transverse axis and to said back portion at a fifth transverse axis, so as to ensure simultaneous movement of said seat and back portions; and

    a guide means fixed to said vehicle and contacting a portion of said connecting bar for guiding said portion of said connecting bar during movement of said seat portions;

    wherein said axes are positioned such that fourth axis is below a plane containing said third and fifth axes when said seat is in said normal position, and wherein said guide means is contoured to guide said fourth axis above said plane when said seat is moved to said folded position.

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