Patent ID: 6877807

Claim:
A vehicle seat comprising: a seat-frame and a seat-cushion disposed on the seat-frame; an under-seat compartment mechanism comprising: a hinge mechanism pivotally interconnecting the seat-frame and the seat-cushion so that the seat-cushion is pivotal with respect to the seat-frame; a compartment under the seat having an opening; and a lock mechanism, integrated with the hinge mechanism, for locking the seat-cushion at an upright position, at which the seat-cushion is pivoted with respect to the seat-frame so that said compartment becomes accessible; and a release mechanism for releasing the locking of the seat-cushion by the lock mechanism, wherein said release mechanism includes: an unlocking strap disposed at a rear end of the seat-cushion, and a wire linking between said unlocking strap and said lock mechanism in such a manner that when said unlocking strap is operated by a user, the locking of the seat-cushion by said lock mechanism is released.