Patent ID: 6237889
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: B60N,B63B,Y10S

Abstract:
A seat assembly comprising:a seat having a bottom surface;a frame including a base secured to a fixed surface and a support member extending upwardly therefrom, wherein said support member includes a pair of spaced rails disposed behind said seat;a guide extending between each one of said pair of spaced rails and said seat for guiding movement of said seat relative to the fixed surface;a substantially rigid pivot member having a forward portion and a rearward portion, said pivot member being pivotally secured to said frame at a pivot point disposed on said pivot member between said forward portion and said rearward portion, and said forward portion being pivotally secured to said seat, said pivot member permitting said seat to move relative to the fixed surface; anda biasing device extending between said frame and said rearward portion of said pivot member to accommodate the movement between said seat and said frame.