18754441. SEAT FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)

SEAT FOR VEHICLE

Organization Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor(s)

Chan Ho Jung of Seoul (KR)

Ho Suk Jung of Seoul (KR)

Han Kyeol Cho of Seoul (KR)

Hyeok Seung Lee of Seoul (KR)

Da Eun Lee of Seoul (KR)

Hoon Bok Lee of Seoul (KR)

Jun Young Yun of Seoul (KR)

Jun Hwan Lee of Seoul (KR)

Sang Do Park of Seoul (KR)

Sang Hark Lee of Seoul (KR)

SEAT FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18754441 titled 'SEAT FOR VEHICLE

The abstract of the patent application describes a seat for a vehicle that allows for rotating and sliding motions between the seat frame and seat rails, enabling passengers to sit facing each other or in a relaxed comfort posture.

• Support links enable rotating and sliding motions between the seat frame and seat rails.
• The seat can be rotated in forward and rearward directions like a seesaw motion about a shaft of the vehicle.
• This allows for easy implementation of a facing mode posture where passengers sit facing each other.
• The design also enables a relaxed comfort posture for passengers.

Potential Applications: - Public transportation vehicles - Private vehicles - Recreational vehicles

Problems Solved: - Limited seating configurations in vehicles - Lack of comfort options for passengers

Benefits: - Increased flexibility in seating arrangements - Enhanced comfort for passengers - Improved passenger interaction

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Seating System for Vehicles This technology could be utilized in various vehicle types to enhance passenger comfort and interaction, potentially leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty in the transportation industry.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this seating system improve passenger comfort compared to traditional seating arrangements? - The rotating and sliding motions allow for various seating configurations, providing passengers with more options to find a comfortable position.

2. What are the potential safety implications of implementing this innovative seating system in vehicles? - Safety considerations would need to be addressed to ensure that the rotating and sliding motions do not pose any risks to passengers during vehicle operation.

Original Abstract Submitted

A seat for a vehicle includes support links enabling a rotating motion and a sliding motion between a seat frame and seat rails, the support links being mounted so that the seat may be rotated in the forward and rearward directions as in a seesaw motion about a shaft of the vehicle in a width direction of the vehicle, so as to easily implement a facing mode posture, in which passengers sit facing each other, a relaxed comfort posture, etc.