18310630. Walk-In Seat Locking Device for Vehicle simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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Walk-In Seat Locking Device for Vehicle
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Deok Soo Lim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Ho Suk Jung of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Sang Soo Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Dong Geon Lee of Suwon-si (KR)
Seung Heon Ryu of Yongin-si (KR)
Walk-In Seat Locking Device for Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18310630 titled 'Walk-In Seat Locking Device for Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment walk-in seat locking device for a vehicle described in the patent application includes several key components:
- Rear link with a first sector gear
- Locking link with a second sector gear
- Lever connected to a cable
- First locking cam
- Second locking cam
- Potential Applications:**
- Automotive industry for vehicle seats - Public transportation for seat safety - Furniture industry for secure seating options
- Problems Solved:**
- Preventing unauthorized removal of vehicle seats - Ensuring passenger safety during transportation - Securing seats in place to prevent accidents
- Benefits:**
- Improved seat safety for passengers - Easy installation and operation of the locking device - Enhanced security features for vehicle seats
- Potential Commercial Applications:**
- "Innovative Seat Locking Device for Vehicle Safety"
- Possible Prior Art:**
- Previous seat locking mechanisms in vehicles - Older designs for securing seats in place
- Unanswered Questions:**
1. How does this locking device compare to traditional seat locking mechanisms in terms of durability and reliability? 2. Are there any specific regulations or standards that this device must meet in order to be used in commercial vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment walk-in seat locking device for a vehicle includes a rear link including a first sector gear, the rear link having a first end portion hinge-fastened to a rear portion of a seat cushion frame and a second end portion hinge-fastened to a rear portion of a seat rail, a locking link including a second sector gear engageable with the first sector gear, wherein the second sector gear is on a rear portion of the locking link and is hinge-fastened to the seat cushion frame, a lever having a first end portion to which a cable is connected and a second end portion hinge-fastened to the seat cushion frame, a first locking cam having a first end portion coaxially connected to the lever, and a second locking cam having a first end portion coaxially connected to the lever and the first locking cam.