18101981. FULL-FLAT REAR SEAT simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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FULL-FLAT REAR SEAT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Young Dong Kim of Seongnam-Si (KR)
Jae Eun Chang of Gwangmyeong-Si (KR)
FULL-FLAT REAR SEAT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18101981 titled 'FULL-FLAT REAR SEAT
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a collapsible full-flat rear seat for vehicles, including a seatback board that provides a flat support surface when unfolded. The seatback board consists of a center seatback board, an upper seatback board, and a lower seatback board that can hinge and rotate towards the center seatback board.
- Center seatback board mounted on the rear surface of the rear seat of the vehicle
- Upper seatback board located above the center seatback board and able to move relative to it
- Lower seatback board positioned below the center seatback board and hinged to rotate towards one surface of the center seatback board
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- Potential Applications
- This technology can be used in vehicles to provide a full-flat rear seat that can accommodate larger items or provide a comfortable resting area. - It can be beneficial for long road trips where passengers may need to rest or sleep in the vehicle.
- Problems Solved
- Provides a solution for maximizing space in vehicles by offering a collapsible full-flat rear seat. - Offers convenience for users who need to transport larger items in their vehicle.
- Benefits
- Increased versatility and functionality of the vehicle's rear seat area. - Improved comfort and convenience for passengers during travel.
- Potential Commercial Applications
- Optimizing Vehicle Interior Space with a Collapsible Full-Flat Rear Seat
- Potential Commercial Applications
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- Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or products related to collapsible rear seats in vehicles, but specific prior art is not provided in this abstract.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does the collapsible full-flat rear seat impact the overall weight and balance of the vehicle?
The abstract does not mention any details about the weight or balance implications of the collapsible full-flat rear seat.
- Are there any safety considerations or regulations that need to be addressed when implementing this technology in vehicles?
The abstract does not discuss any safety aspects or regulatory requirements related to the collapsible full-flat rear seat.
Original Abstract Submitted
A full-flat rear seat is a collapsible full-flat rear seat including a seatback board mounted on a rear surface of a backrest of the rear seat of a vehicle and providing a flat support surface together with a luggage board of the vehicle in being selectively unfolded, when the rear seat rotates, and the seatback board includes: a center seatback board mounted on a rear surface of the rear seat of the vehicle; an upper seatback board provided at an upper side of the center seatback board and configured to move relative to the center seatback board; and a lower seatback board provided at a lower side of the center seatback board and hinged thereto and configured to hingedly rotate toward one surface of the center seatback board.
