Patent ID: 8469431

Claim:
A reconfigurable seating arrangement for a means of conveyance, comprising: a first frame section element connected with a backrest part having an upper end and a lower end; a second frame section element connected with a seat part having an upper side and a lower side; a connection and reconfiguration device arranged to connect the first frame section element and the second frame section element such that the reconfigurable seating arrangement can be reconfigured between a first state, in which the first and second frame section elements are arranged in relation to each other such that the upper side of the seat part and the backrest part form a seat having a backrest, and a second state, in which the first and second frame section elements are arranged in relation to each other such that the lower side of the seat part forms a substantially vertical support for a rear side of a wheelchair adjacent to the reconfigurable seating arrangement; wherein the connection and reconfiguration device comprises: a plurality of connection members, each having a first end connected, via a respective first connection, with the lower end of the backrest part and a second end connected, via a respective second connection, with the second frame section element; a spring device configured for facilitating reconfiguration between the first and second states; and control members and lifting members for controlling and lifting or lowering the second frame section element upon reconfiguration between the first and second states by activating the spring device, the second frame section element being rotated, via the connection members, at first and second hinge connections; the control members being configured to control, upon reconfiguration, movement of the seat part in a vertical direction; wherein in the second state, the upper side of the seat part is substantially parallel to the backrest part; the seat part is displaced upward in relation to its position in the first state a distance that is determined by the control members; and reconfiguration from the first state to the second state can be carried out by a one-handed grip.