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SEATING SYSTEM FOR MASS TRANSIT VEHICLE

  • US 20110215620A1
  • Filed: 03/02/2010
  • Published: 09/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A seat system for a mass transit vehicle configured to provide at least one seating position, comprising:

  • a seat cushion configured to support at least one occupant;

    a seat back configured to support at least one occupant;

    one seat belt device for each seating position configured to provide restraint to an occupant;

    wherein each seat belt device includes a webbing, a buckle mechanism, a tongue mechanism to detachably couple to the buckle mechanism, and a first sensing mechanism to detect and output a first signal indicating whether the seat belt device is configured in one of two positions, a first unbuckled position and a second buckled position;

    an electronic control unit having at least one input connection, at least one output connection, a microprocessor to process data received through any input connection, and a memory device to store data processed by the microprocessor;

    wherein the electronic control unit is coupled to a vehicle voltage source;

    at least one communication means coupled to the electronic control unit for communicating externally to the seat system; and

    a second sensing mechanism to determine whether the seat is configured in one of two positions, a first unoccupied position and a second occupied position;

    wherein the second sensing mechanism outputs a second signal as to the configured position of the seat;

    wherein the microprocessor is configured to monitor the first and second signals; and

    wherein the memory device is configured to record the first and second signals.

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