Patent ID: 6053555
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: B60N,B60R

Abstract:
An automotive seat assembly removable from a vehicle, said seat assembly comprising:a seat back assembly comprising a seat back frame and a lightweight back cushion mounted thereon, said seat back frame having an upper portion and a lower portion, said lower portion having rollers for rollingly supporting said seat back, said seat back frame having a structural member extending thereacross with an anchor pin at each end thereof, said structural member having at least one seat belt connecting member for receiving seat belt forces;a seat cushion assembly comprising a frame and a lightweight cushion mounted thereon, said seat cushion assembly pivotally mounted to said seat back assembly for pivotal movement between an occupant seating condition and a folded condition wherein said seat cushion assembly is in a face to face relation with said seat back assembly;a first latch assembly constructed and arranged to selectively secure said upper portion of said seat back frame to an upper interior region of the vehicle;a second latch assembly constructed and arranged to selectively secure said seat cushion assembly to the vehicle when said seat cushion assembly is pivoted to said occupant seating condition; anda retaining member mounted on opposite interior side walls of the vehicle, said retaining member positioned to receive each of said pins as said seat back assembly is pivoted about said rollers, whereby when said anchor pins are fully registered within said retaining member said first latch assembly and said second latch assembly are aligned for respective interengagement and said structural member operably engages the vehicle for transferring said seat belt forces thereto.