Patent ID: 6572188
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
In a vehicle seat comprising a pair of separate seat components each having a seat back and a seat cushion, a center backrest rotatably provided between the seat backs, said center backrest having symmetrical lateral sides, and a rotation adjustment means for allowing rotatable adjustment of said center backrest,an arrangement for supporting said rotation adjustment means, comprising: a bracket having a first portion on which said rotation adjustment means is rotatably supported; and a second portion fixedly connected with one of said seat cushions, wherein said first portion is provided within said center backrest substantially at a central vertical line of the center backrest; a hinge means spaced apart from the rotation adjustment means with said center backrest being hingedly, rotatably supported thereon; and said hinge means being disposed at one of said symmetrical lateral sides of the center backrest in relation to said central vertical line and being pivotally connected with one of said seat backs.