Patent ID: 6095610
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
An automotive seat comprising:a seat cushion including a frame; andan ottoman incorporated with said frame, said ottoman including:a pivotal base structure pivotally connected to the seat cushion frame, said pivotal base structure being movable between a retracted position where the pivotal base structure is positioned close to the seat cushion frame and a projected position where the pivotal base structure is positioned away from the seat cushion frame;a sliding board structure slidably supported by said pivotal base structure, said sliding board structure being movable between a retracted position where the sliding board structure is compactly mounted on said pivotal base structure and a projected position where the sliding board structure is positioned away from said pivotal base structure; andan electric drive mechanism for synchronously moving both of said pivotal base structure and said sliding board structure between said retracted and projected positions with the aid of electric power.