18754441. SEAT FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

SEAT FOR VEHICLE

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Chan Ho Jung of Seoul (KR)

Ho Suk Jung of Seoul (KR)

Han Kyeol Cho of Seoul (KR)

Hyeok Seung Lee of Seoul (KR)

Da Eun Lee of Seoul (KR)

Hoon Bok Lee of Seoul (KR)

Jun Young Yun of Seoul (KR)

Jun Hwan Lee of Seoul (KR)

Sang Do Park of Seoul (KR)

Sang Hark Lee of Seoul (KR)

SEAT FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18754441 titled 'SEAT FOR VEHICLE

The patent application describes a seat for a vehicle that allows for both rotating and sliding motions between the seat frame and seat rails, enabling various seating postures such as facing each other or a relaxed comfort posture.

• Support links enable rotating and sliding motions between the seat frame and seat rails.
• The seat can be rotated in forward and rearward directions like a seesaw motion about a shaft of the vehicle.
• This allows for easy implementation of facing mode posture where passengers sit facing each other.

Potential Applications: - Public transportation vehicles - Autonomous vehicles - Luxury cars with advanced seating options

Problems Solved: - Limited seating configurations in vehicles - Lack of flexibility in adjusting seating positions

Benefits: - Enhanced passenger comfort - Increased flexibility in seating arrangements - Improved user experience during travel

Commercial Applications: - Automotive industry for innovative seating solutions - Transportation services for premium seating options

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this seating innovation improve passenger comfort compared to traditional seating arrangements? 2. What materials are used in the construction of the seat to enable the rotating and sliding motions?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in automotive seating technology for potential improvements in comfort and functionality.

Original Abstract Submitted

A seat for a vehicle includes support links enabling a rotating motion and a sliding motion between a seat frame and seat rails, the support links being mounted so that the seat may be rotated in the forward and rearward directions as in a seesaw motion about a shaft of the vehicle in a width direction of the vehicle, so as to easily implement a facing mode posture, in which passengers sit facing each other, a relaxed comfort posture, etc.