Patent ID: 7681953
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: B64D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An adjustable vehicle occupant restraint system for use within a vehicle comprising: a seat mounting point; a seat base pivotally mounted to the seat mounting point by a seat base pivot proximal to a forward edge of the seat base; a seat back pivotally mounted to the seat base proximal to a rearward edge of the seat base; a seat base locking mechanism comprising a seat base toothed member to pivotally lock the seat base in one of at least two seat base positions with respect to the seat mounting point; and a seat back locking mechanism to pivotally lock the seat back in one of at least two seat back positions with respect to the seat base; a seat base engaging member configured to engage the toothed member to lock the position of the seat base with respect to the seat mounting point; wherein in a first position the seat base is not substantially inclined relative to the seat mounting point and in a second position the seat base is inclined rearwardly relative to the seat mounting point, whereby the seat base and seat back are adapted to support a sitting occupant in the first position and a standing occupant in the second position, and wherein the seat back and seat base can be positioned independently of one another.