Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate manufacturing and to reduce cost by forming at least one vertical supporting part constituting a seat back frame out of a pair of telescoping tubular materials and shaping the tubular materials into a desired, narrow, and integrated tubular structure. SOLUTION: A seat assembled body 10 for automobiles is provided with a seat frame assembled body 12 including a seat frame 14 and a seat back frame 16, and the seat frame 14 comprises a side bracket 18 and a lateral bracket 20. The seat back frame 16 is connected to the seat frame 14 and comprises a pair of separate metal vertical supporting parts 34, and one of the vertical supporting parts 34 is formed of a pair of telescoping tubular materials. The telescoping tubular materials are configured of a narrow inner metal material 36 which is formed as an integrally formed vertical member and extended from the lower part to the upper end of the seat back frame 16 and a short outer metal material 46 which is formed as a sleeve fixed round the lower part of the inner metal material 36.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To properly protect a child seat occupant on seats set in a child mode position by integrating them with a child seat. CONSTITUTION: A bench seat 10 has a child seat module 18 in its left operative position. The child seat module 18 is fixable to the seat back frame of every type of vehicle seat including tandem seats and bench seats for three with immovable or movable seat backs. The child seat module 18 consists of a plurality of cushion assemblies 60 mounted on the seat back frame. The cushion assemblies 60 include a lower movable seat cushion assembly 64, an upper movable seat cushion assembly 66 and a cushion pad 68. The movable cushion assemblies 60 are movable between an adult mode position and a child mode position. This construction in the child mode position can protect a child seat occupant properly.
Abstract:
A vehicle seat (10) comprising a memory carriage assembly (90) having a connector mechanism (100) mounted thereon for movement between first and second positions, and an actuator mechanism (108) mounted thereon for movement between first and second positions. The memory carriage assembly is arranged with respect to the releasable locking assembly (20) and both the manual and seat back actuated releasing mechanisms (50 and 56) of the seat so that (1) when the releasable locking assembly is in locked position thereof the actuator mechanism is in the first position thereof and the connector mechanism is in the first position thereof, (2) when the releasable locking assembly is released by the seat back actuated releasing mechanism, the actuator mechanism is moved from the first position thereof into the second position thereof to enable the connector mechanism to retain the memory carriage assembly in a stationary position while the seat is moved forwardly and returned with the return causing the actuator mechanism to enable the releasable locking assembly to return to its locking position which, in turn, moves the actuator mechanism from the second position thereof into the first position thereof, and (3) when the releasable locking assembly is released by the manually actuated releasing mechanism, the actuator mechanism will be retained in the first position thereof to enable the memory carriage assembly to be moved by the connector mechanism with the seat.
Abstract:
A beverage heating and cooling device (10) has at least one removable beverage container holding chamber (52A). Each chamber has a spring mechanism assembly (80) to bias a beverage container against a heat transfer member (30) protruding through the chamber-side-wall opening (66). An electronic controller (100) controls the operation of a thermoelectric heating and cooling element (20) connected to the heat transfer member (30). The controller (100) has a thermal fuse (F1) to protect the device from overheating in the event that the thermal switches (TSC) fail to maintain the heat transfer member (30) at a desired temperature range. When used in a motor vehicle with the ignition off, an automatic timer within the controller (100) shuts off the unit after a predetermined time to conserve power.
Abstract:
An integrated child seat assembly (12) for a motor vehicle includes a child's seat belt assembly (60) having a pair of shoulder belts (62) each extending from respective take-up reels (64) connected with an upper portion of a seat back frame (20) forwardly of the cushioned child's seat back (44). The belts each have upper portions thereof wound on the respective take-up reels in such a fashion that the belts pay-out generally from bottom portions of the reels when the belts are extended forwardly of the cushioned child's seat back. The child's seat belt assembly also includes a single controlling mechanism (110) operatively connected with each of the take-up reels constructed and arranged to control the pay-out and take-up of the belts.
Abstract:
A headliner assembly and method of manufacture for lining a passenger compartment ceiling of a motor vehicle comprising a headliner cover (50) having an exterior surface presenting a major exterior appearance of the headliner assembly and an opposite interior surface, and a body of foamed material (64) adhered to the opposite interior surface of the headliner cover (50) and having central portions thereof with a greater thickness than peripheral portions thereof, the body of foamed material (64) being of generally constant density throughout its extent including the central and peripheral portions thereof.
Abstract:
A connector structure (30) for connecting a rigid member disposed towards the lower portion of one side of an automobile seat back (20) to a rearward portion of an automobile seat (12). The connector structure enables the seat back to be reclined at varying angles with respect to the automobile seat by being pivoted about a first pivot point (34) and further enables the seat back to be positioned in a manner which permits a back surface thereof to provide a horizontal cargo support by being pivoted about a second pivot point (38). The connector structure comprises a seat member (40), an arm (42) with a releasable locking assembly (43), a latch assembly (100), and a lever mechanism (50).
Abstract:
An electrical circuit for a switch having a lockout feature is described. The circuit permits both a primary operator and an auxiliary operator to operate a bi-directional motor (30) by activating separate low-current switches (SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4). The circuitry enables the primary operator to disable the auxiliary operator's ability to operate the motor by activating a lockout switch (L/O). With the lockout switch activated, the primary operator can operate the motor without interference from the auxiliary operator. High-current power switches (50, 52), activated via logic circuitry (70, 90) rather than by the operators, are used to complete a power circuit for energizing the motor.
Abstract:
A child seat module (16) integrated with a rear vehicle seat (10), and including fold-down lower (19) and upper (20) segments, interconnected by a flexible and detachable hinge (21) and plastic back panel (26) mounted against the back frame of the bench seat. A plastic seat pad support platform (40) is mounted on the inner surface of the lower segment. A pad (90) having seat and back segments is removably mounted on the platform and against the back panel. A safety belt system (22) is operably included in the module. The interconnected lower and upper segments are adapted to being folded down to form, with the platform (40) and pad (90) a child seat cushion and leg support. Alternatively, the leg support (20) may be removed for a child whose size is such that use of the leg support would be uncomfortable.
Abstract:
A door cartridge assembly (10) is provided to be installed into a vehicle door. The assembly includes a door hardwave mounting panel (12) having door components mounted thereon and being constructed and arranged to be fixedly mounted to a vehicle door, coupling structure carried by the mounting panel; and a door latch assembly (38) constructed and arranged to be secured to a vehicle door to provide a latch for the vehicle door. The door latch assembly includes a latching member constructed and arranged to be movable between a latching position and a releasing position. The coupling structure is constructed and arranged to receive the latching member in latching relation therewith when the latching member is in the latching position thereof, thereby permitting the mounting panel to be transported with the door latch assembly connected thereto. The door latch assembly (38) is operable to move the latch member from the latching position to the releasing position permitting the latch assembly to be removed from latching relation with the coupling structure and to be subsequently secured to the vehicle door.