Patent ID: 6860553
Filing Date: 2005-03-01
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. Impact-G-force, vector-modifying seat structure in a vehicle having a frame, said seat structure, in operative condition, comprising a seat base anchored to the vehicle frame, seat panel structure for directly receiving and generally vertically supporting the seated anatomy of an occupant under circumstances with the panel structure underlying the base of that occupant's spine, and fore and aft, defeatable, frictional-clamping break-away structure operatively interposed said panel structure and said base, and defeatably anchoring the panel structure to the base, operable, on the transmission of an impact G-force through the seat base and the seat panel structure to the occupant, to introduce a related, companion/component force having a vector direction which lies at an angle relative to that of such a G-force.