Patent ID: 7537279
Filing Date: 2009-05-26
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A blocking mechanism or device ( 40 ) for preventing objects from sliding off from a seat cushion ( 24 ) of a seat when a vehicle experiences decelerations above a given level comprising: a blocking member configured to be movable from a storage position below a top surface of the seat cushion to a blocking position above the top surface of the cushion to block any object on the seat cushion from moving therefrom, wherein the blocking member is configured to move in a pivoting manner between the storage and active positions, the blocking member being supported on a multi-bar mechanism having an upper bar extending along the front and both sides of the seat cushion and two pivoted links on each side of the seat, one end of each pivoted link is pivotably connected to a corresponding seat cushion at a lower rotary hinge or joint and at an opposite end is connected to a corresponding side of the upper bar at an upper rotary hinge or joint and wherein the blocking member is attached to the upper bar at least along a front or center portion of the upper bar and the lower front of the seat cushion.