Patent ID: 6053569
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A vehicle seat for use in a vehicle including a door opening, said vehicle seat comprising a seat portion including a forward section and a rearward section, a backrest portion, a frame interconnecting said seat portion with said backrest portion, a seat guide for defining a movement path for said seat portion, and a seat lock for locking said seat portion in a predetermined position along said movement path, said seat guide comprising a first seat guide portion defining a first movement path for said seat whereby said seat can be placed temporarily outside of said door opening in said vehicle, a second seat guide portion defining a second movement path for said seat portion whereby said seat portion can be reintroduced into said vehicle through said door opening, and a guide follower attached to said frame whereby said seat portion is removed translationally and rotatably along said movement path.