Patent ID: 6079786
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A pedestal assembly for a seat, comprising:a base;a tube having a longitudinal axis, said tube is moveably supported on to said base;a seat mount supported by said tube;a support member connected to the seat and movably mounted to said seat mount;a single lever on said seat mount and movable with respect to said tube and said support member into a plurality of position to accomplish at least two of the following movements:movement of said tube along its longitudinal axis, when the lever engages an actuating pin of a power cylinder which interconnects the base and the tube rotation of said seat mount about said longitudinal axis of said tube, when the lever disengages a recess in the tube, and translation of said support with respect to said seat mount when the lever disengages engagement grooves from a locking member of said support;said lever selectively preventing at least one of said movements while preventing at least one of said movements by occupying one of said plurality of positions;said lever directly selectively preventing at least one of said movements; in one of said positions.