18372557. WALK-IN APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE SEAT simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)

WALK-IN APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE SEAT

Organization Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor(s)

Mu Young Kim of Osan (KR)

Jun Hwan Lee of Seoul (KR)

Jun Young Heo of Gyeongju (KR)

Ho Suk Jung of Hwaseong (KR)

Hyeok Seung Lee of Seoul (KR)

Keun Gwack of Ulsan (KR)

Sang Do Park of Seoul (KR)

Chan Ho Jung of Gunpo (KR)

Jae Hun Jeong of Ulsan (KR)

Sang Soo Lee of Hwaseong (KR)

Sai Youn Jung of Suwon (KR)

Seon Ho Park of Suwon (KR)

Jun Hyuk Park of Yongin (KR)

Jae Yong Jang of Suwon (KR)

Jun Sik Hwang of Hwaseong (KR)

Joong Geol Gug of Hwaseong (KR)

Woo Ryang Kim of Hwaseong (KR)

Jai Wha Choi of Suwon (KR)

Gil Hwan Ryu of Yongin (KR)

So Yun Kim of Suwon (KR)

WALK-IN APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18372557 titled 'WALK-IN APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE SEAT

The walk-in apparatus for a vehicle seat described in the patent application includes a walk-in bracket, a compensator bracket, and a compensator spring to facilitate smooth movement of the vehicle seat during a walk-in operation.

• The walk-in bracket is rotatably coupled to a crossbar of a cushion frame and is designed to release a fixing member by contacting the fixing member of a seat rail.
• The compensator bracket is operably connected to the walk-in bracket through a hinge and is also connected to a walk-in cable.
• A compensator spring supports the walk-in bracket and the compensator bracket, allowing them to rotate and return the compensator bracket even when the walk-in cable is released due to a seatback rebound phenomenon.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle seats - Public transportation seating systems - Furniture design for adjustable seating

Problems Solved: - Ensures smooth movement of the vehicle seat during a walk-in operation - Maintains the unlocking state of the seat rail for continuous operation

Benefits: - Enhanced user experience for entering and exiting vehicles - Improved safety and convenience in adjusting seating positions

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Walk-in Apparatus for Vehicle Seats This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as automotive seating systems, public transportation seating, and furniture design for adjustable seating solutions. The market implications include improved user experience, enhanced safety features, and increased convenience in adjusting seating positions.

Questions about the Walk-in Apparatus for Vehicle Seats: 1. How does the compensator spring support the walk-in bracket and compensator bracket? The compensator spring is configured to support both brackets, allowing them to rotate and return the compensator bracket even when the walk-in cable is released. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond vehicle seats? This technology can also be applied to public transportation seating systems and furniture design for adjustable seating solutions.

Original Abstract Submitted

A walk-in apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a walk-in bracket rotatably coupled to a crossbar of a cushion frame and operable to release a fixing member by contacting the fixing member of a seat rail; a compensator bracket operably connected to the walk-in bracket through a hinge, the compensator bracket also being connected to a walk-in cable; and a compensator spring configured to support the walk-in bracket and the compensator bracket, rotate at least one of the walk-in bracket and the compensator bracket, and operate in such a manner as to return the compensator bracket. Even when the walk-in cable is released due to a seatback rebound phenomenon during a walk-in operation, the walk-in bracket maintains a pressing state of the fixing member to maintain continuously an unlocking state of the seat rail, allowing the vehicle seat to move forward smoothly to enable a walk-in operation.