18310707. Manual Seatback Folding Apparatus of Electric Seat for Vehicle simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 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.
- Shaft fastened to seatback frame
- Rotatable disks with locking recesses
- Manual control devices
- Pusher
- Switch device
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various vehicles with electric seats to provide a manual seatback folding feature for convenience and flexibility.
Problems Solved
1. Difficulty in manually folding seatbacks in electric seats. 2. Lack of control over the folding mechanism in electric seats.
Benefits
1. Enhanced user control over seatback folding. 2. Improved convenience and flexibility in adjusting seat configurations.
Potential Commercial Applications
Enhancing the features of electric seats in vehicles can attract customers looking for advanced and convenient seating options, potentially increasing sales and market competitiveness.
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or innovations related to manual seatback folding mechanisms in vehicles, but specific prior art related to this embodiment is not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the manual control devices interact with the rotatable disks?
The interaction between the manual control devices and the rotatable disks is not detailed in the abstract. Further information on this mechanism would provide a clearer understanding of the operation of the seatback folding apparatus.
What materials are used in the construction of the shaft and rotatable disks?
The abstract does not mention the materials used in the construction of the shaft and rotatable disks. Understanding the materials used can provide insights into the durability and performance of the 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.
