Patent ID: 7517022
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. Vehicle seat, comprising: a) a seat frame, the seat frame being longitudinally adjustable on at least one upper rail relative to at least one lower rail affixed to a chassis; b) the seat frame being lockable in longitudinal positions by a longitudinal locking mechanism, which can be released by a rail release mechanism; c) a backrest, the backrest including a backrest frame pivotably attached to the seat frame about a backrest pivoting axis, and which is lockable by a click-stop adjustment mechanism on the seat frame, and which, once released, in use, can be folded forward from an upright use position to an easy-entry position; d) a release lever for releasing the click-stop adjustment mechanism; e) an easy-entry device for actuating the release lever; f) a seat cushion, the seat cushion being shiftable relative to the seat frame with a seat cushion frame; g) a longitudinally adjustable connection being provided between the seat cushion frame and the backrest frame; h) the longitudinally adjustable connection including a guide provided on the backrest frame, and a guide element provided on the seat frame; i) the guide element including one of: j) the seat cushion frame is shifted forward longitudinally in a coupled adjustment motion, in use, when the backrest frame is folded forward to the easy-entry position; and k) when the vehicle seat is in the easy-entry position, in use, the seat cushion frame is shiftable toward the rear relative to the backrest frame and the seat frame.