Patent ID: 6293604
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: B60K,B60N,B60R,B60Y,Y10S

Abstract:
In combination, an adjustable seat back and seat back support for a seat that is attached to a vehicle having a pair of pillars on opposite lateral sides of the vehicle extending in a vertical direction, the pillars each having an elongated slot in a rear facing edge, the combination comprising a rear rail having a central portion extending generally across the vehicle and having first and second end portions extending in a forward direction, the end portions having slot latches that are received in the slot in the rear facing edge of the pillar, a seat back having a rigid support portion, the seat back having a right and left pivot pin, the rear rail having right and left pivot pin receptacles in which right and left pivot pins are received, the slot latches being secured to the slots in a range of vertically spaced locations to permit the seat back to be oriented in a range of positions between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position.