Patent ID: 6474737
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A variable configuration automotive vehicle seat having a seat cushion and a seat back comprising:a base assembly adapted to be fixed to the vehicle, an articulated support assembly comprising front and rear support links for the seat cushion, each of which has two ends articulated about axes respectively fixed relative to the seat cushion and to the base assembly, said support links having an adjustable angular position, means for adjusting the angular position of the support links relative to the seat cushion, and means for controlling the position of the seat back relative to the seat cushion, wherein the control means comprise an articulated control quadrilateral, which has first, second, third, and fourth corners, each consecutive corner forming the ends of a common side of an articulated control quadrilateral being separated by a constant distance, wherein the first corner is connected to the seat cushion and the second and fourth corners are connected to the seat back, and wherein said articulated control quadrilateral is adapted for moving the front end of the seat cushion upwardly and forwardly when the seat back is moved from a normal position to a reclining position.