Hyundai motor company (20240174138). Manual Seatback Folding Apparatus of Electric Seat for Vehicle simplified abstract
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 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 20240174138 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 end portions of the shaft rotatably inserted into first and second seat cushion side frames, a first rotatable disk with a locking recess, a second rotatable disk with a locking recess and a pusher, a first manual control device engaged with the first locking recess, a second manual control device connected to the first manual control device through a cable and engaged with the second locking recess, and a switch device mounted on the second seat cushion side frame to perform a switching operation in response to the pusher when the second rotatable disk is rotated in a folding direction.
- Shaft fastened to seatback frame
- Rotatable disks with locking recesses
- Manual control devices for folding operation
- Switch device for switching operation
- Cable connection between manual control devices
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various vehicles with electric seats to provide a convenient and efficient way to fold the seatback.
Problems Solved
1. Difficulty in folding seatbacks manually 2. Lack of a reliable mechanism for seatback folding
Benefits
1. Easy and quick folding of seatbacks 2. Improved user experience with electric seats 3. Enhanced safety with a reliable folding mechanism
Potential Commercial Applications
"Electric Seatback Folding Apparatus: Enhancing User Experience in Vehicles"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing manual seat folding mechanisms in vehicles, but the specific design and functionality of this electric seatback folding apparatus may be unique in the market.
Unanswered Questions
How does the manual control device engage with the locking recesses on the rotatable disks?
The manual control device is detachably engaged with the locking recesses on the rotatable disks, but the specific mechanism of this engagement is not detailed in the abstract.
What is the material of the shaft and rotatable disks in this apparatus?
The abstract does not mention the material composition of the shaft and rotatable disks, which could be crucial for the durability and performance of the 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.
