18310707. Manual Seatback Folding Apparatus of Electric Seat for Vehicle simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 Manual Seatback Folding Apparatus of Electric Seat for Vehicle
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Manual Seatback Folding Apparatus of Electric Seat for Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
Manual Seatback Folding Apparatus of Electric Seat for Vehicle
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Deok Soo Lim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Sang Soo Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Song Min Baek of Suwon-si (KR)
Seung Heon Ryu of Yongin-si (KR)
Manual Seatback Folding Apparatus of Electric Seat for Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18310707 titled 'Manual Seatback Folding Apparatus of Electric Seat for Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment manual seatback folding apparatus of an electric seat for a vehicle includes a shaft fastened to a seatback frame, first and second rotatable disks with locking recesses, manual control devices, a pusher, and a switch device.
- The shaft is fastened to the seatback frame and inserted into seat cushion side frames.
- The first rotatable disk has a locking recess engaged with a first manual control device.
- The second rotatable disk has a locking recess engaged with a second manual control device connected to the first control device via a cable.
- The pusher activates a switch device on the second seat cushion side frame when the second rotatable disk is rotated in a folding direction.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied to various vehicle seats, including cars, trucks, buses, and other modes of transportation.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the issue of manually folding seatbacks in vehicles, providing a more efficient and user-friendly mechanism for adjusting seat configurations.
Benefits
The manual seatback folding apparatus offers convenience, ease of use, and improved functionality for adjusting seat positions in vehicles.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, seat suppliers, and aftermarket accessory companies to enhance the design and functionality of vehicle seats.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include manual seat folding mechanisms in vehicles, but this specific combination of components and features may be unique to this invention.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact vehicle safety?
This article does not address the potential impact of the seatback folding apparatus on vehicle safety.
What are the maintenance requirements for this technology?
The article does not provide information on the maintenance needs or durability of the manual seatback folding apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment manual seatback folding apparatus of an electric seat for a vehicle includes a shaft fastened to a seatback frame, wherein first and second end portions of the shaft are rotatably inserted into first and second seat cushion side frames, respectively, a first rotatable disk including a first locking recess, a second rotatable disk including a second locking recess and a pusher, a first manual control device detachably engaged with the first locking recess, a second manual control device to be connected to the first manual control device through a cable and detachably engaged with the second locking recess, and a switch device mounted on an outer surface of the second seat cushion side frame and configured to perform a switching operation in response to the pusher in a state in which the second rotatable disk is rotated in a folding direction.
